How to eco-print felt with leaves and dye - full process (Aannsha Jones creates)

How to eco-print felt with leaves and dye - full process, shares all the details you need to know to eco-print plant material onto felt. This video shows how to mix traditional with modern, by using natural leaves with sapphire blue synthetic dye. So this one is not not for purists. As an artist I wanted to explore a new direction by mixing artificial and natural dyes on the same material. Doing so achieves a vibrant blend of rich orange from the eucalyptus leaves, contrasted against the bright blue of the dye. Delightful! I am happy with the synthesis!

THE MATERIALS USED IN THIS PROJECT:
Piece of hand made felt - still soaking in the rinsing vinegar-water
Vinegar water to soak the plant material - and felt if it is dry https://amzn.to/2Qcw5bF

Rust/iron solution - gives dark definition to the eco-prints


TO MAKE RUSTY NAILS, put lots of nails into a large jar and cover them with 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar. Put a lid on the jar and leave for two weeks.
Nails https://amzn.to/3d6Ctu0
Jar with lid https://amzn.to/3uGk11d
Vinegar https://amzn.to/2Qcw5bF


Leaves, flowers and onion skins - all from my home
A stick
Twine https://amzn.to/3seX8Ra
Scissors https://amzn.to/3wM4cbi
Rubber gloves https://amzn.to/3uHQTH6
*Cling wrap https://amzn.to/2PMG4oq
Sapphire coloured fabric dye. I used a dye suitable for natural fibres that also holds its vibrant colour well. https://amzn.to/3uAb7SW

#Dispose of leftover dye and rinsing water responsibly


Keep watching though, because at the end of the video I show what you can achieve when you use PURE eco-printing, using ONLY NATURAL plant fibres in a natural dye-bath. Silk scarves, cotton tees and blouses all with clear, bright prints and colours. This is a method I use a lot, and love, as it is eco-friendly, and makes me feel more connected with nature.

LEARN HOW TO MAKE FELT for this and other projects:    • How to Make Felt to Eco-print - full ...  


HOW TO ECO-PRINT A TEE SHIRT:    • How to eco-print a tee shirt - full d...  

GET INSPIRATION FOR A CREATIVE PROJECT:    • Walk in nature and fly with eagle for...  

MY WEBSITE: http://aannshajones.com.au/

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(c) Copyright 2016 Aannsha Jones and all respective artists on this video.

This video is backed with "Daily Beetle" by Kevin MacLeod and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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Filmed in location around my home in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland of Queensland, Australia.