#indigovat

Into the vat it goes! @impandpixie . . . . #indigo #silk #dyeworkshop #123indigo #naturalindigovat #indigodyeing #wagbo #creativecommunity #diyanddye #jasminelacetextiles #indigovat

I am so excited to share these pieces with you. This might be the beginning of a new phase of work in the studio. I am combining iron printing here with clay resist, layering color and quality of line. The first photo is an image of bandanas what were printed with an iron ink, using a stencil and screen method followed by dyes after: the greenest one dyed with indigo and weld, the second, just tannin, the third, with dye garden mullein. After this, these bandanas sat around for a while and were not picked up at markets. I wanted to see if i could layer another design overtop so I added more cacti spirits, this time hand painted with a clay resist paste. The second and third images are the bandanas painted with clay and the last two images are the finished products. Once dry I dipped them into an indigo vat and the indigo pigment will grab onto the cotton not painted in clay, the last handful of images illustrate the finished pieces. I am really happy with the results and will be hopefully making some shirts similar to this motif soon. They require so many steps that I hope are not cost prohibitive as I love the finished result and hope others do too! These pieces are in the shop at $68 and can be used as bandanas or hung on the wall, used on a spacial table or altar space. 

The sights and smells of dye day. The hydro vat has a very distinct odor; sort of fishy. My kids hate it. Strangely, through association with my new passion, I've grown to like the smell.🤷😬🤢🦐🦪🐟 . . . #indigovat #indigodye #indigo (at Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR6o0HvhxTr/?utm_medium=tumblr

Shwoo! I am POOPED! The vat gave out before I did though. I learned a lesson today. Of you try to dye close to 40 individual pieces in one day, with 5 dips each, the indigo vat WILL oxidize on you. Oh well. If anything looks a lighter shade than I'd like I can always give it a go again tomorrow. Seen here are the FLOUR SACK DISH TOWELS. I'm really excited for this new line of product. They have little loops in one corner to hang on a hook in your kitchen. #indigo #fiberart #shibori #shiboritextiles #indigovat (at Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrrwdiBGHh/?utm_medium=tumblr

Taking a break after the third round of vat dips on all this stuff. I've got a little bit of everything in this installment; afew of my personal clothing pieces that needed reviving, 12 flour sack dishtowels, 12+🤷 batiked handkerchiefs/pet bandanas/12"x12" whatevers, plus a couple other odds and ends. I plan to do a few more dips before I shut down for the day. I think I've decided 3 dips just isn't dark enough for my aesthetic. Stay tuned! . . . . . #shibori #shiboritextiles #shiboridye #indigo #indigovat #dye #indigodye #handdyed #indigoblue #indigoshibori #shiboriindigo #indigolovers #fabricart (at Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrVdK2hDpv/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is an upcycled ten year old blouse. Dyed by me, with natural indigo. Yes, our EcoDyes course is up and running, and it will show you how to set up an indigo vat and paint everything blue! Check link in bio. #indigo #indigovat #naturaldyes #plantdyes #plantdyed #dyersofinstagram #ecoprinting #ecodye #ecodyes #veganfashion #tiedye #hippyfashion #upcycling #upcycledblouse #herbnerd https://www.instagram.com/p/B2QyNPJFU8W/?igshid=zs4yc4wu425y

Indigo dipped wool with delightful pom poms. From the Gujarat and yes, everything is hand done. . . . . . . . . #kutch #indigovat #dippeddyed #gujarat #handmade #shawl #stole #wallhanging #stonehouseartifacts #textiles (at StoneHouse Artifacts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsMQLs_H-TS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b5doa5lvpgkl

BLUEHANDED's blue fabric is more then just beautiful. It's hand dyed using ancient methods, natural plant dyed & locally sourced materials by generations of indigo masters. #slowfashion #artisanal #plantdye #naturaldye #handyed #slowcraft #indigovat #indigo #selvedge #denimhead #sustainableluxury #textiledesign #textiles #textile #fabric #blue #blueandwhite #behindthescenes #howitsmade