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Eco-Dyeing: Nature's Paint (Creating Unique Art Using Leaves & Flowers)
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1 hours 5 minutes 
english
Online - Self Paced
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About Eco-Dyeing: Nature's Paint (Creating Unique Art Using Leaves & Flowers)
Introduction
The Project
Supplies Part I
Supplies Part II
The Dyeing
The Reveal
Supplies Part III
Project Part I
Project Part II
Project Part III
Thank you!
What You Will Learn?
- In this class you will learn the simple process of creating beautiful and unique prints on fabric and paper using only leaves and flowers with these household items:.
- 1. Alum (found in the spice aisle or larger containers on Amazon)FOR CONCERNS ABOUT ALUM USE, PLEASE READ HERE..
- 2. White Vinegar.
- 3. Substrate of Choice (different papers, book pages, doilies, cotton fabric, muslin, etc.) I use this mixed media paper.
- 4. Paint Brush or Spray Bottle.
- 5. An old pot for boiling.
- 5. Twine.
- 7. Brick or stones to weigh down your bundles.
- 8. Flowers and high tannin leaves (examples include maple, oak, birch, nut tree leaves, fruit tree leaves and herbs).
- Optional: tea bags, coffee, turmeric, food coloring.
- No artistic skills are required. In fact, if you have always wanted to make beautiful paintings, but felt you didn’t have the skill, this is the perfect way to create that original art you’ve always dreamed of. Anyone can do it including school-aged children!.
- This class may also be of particular interest to those who enjoy the outdoors and find beauty in nature. You can collect your leaves and flowers from your favorite hiking trail, use botanicals from a momentous bouquet or go on a neighborhood hunt..