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Bloom to Brush: Botanical Natural Ink-Making For Calligraphy

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

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About Bloom to Brush: Botanical Natural Ink-Making For Calligraphy

A Warm Welcome And Class Navigation

Natural Inks - Foraging for Dyes

Natural Inks Introduction to Natural Dyes

Cleaning Your Tools and Equipment

Preparing Your Flowers

Bathe Stage: Extracting Colour Through Heated Water Immersion

Bathe Stage: Extracting Colour Through Pulping Without Heat

Filtering the Red Hibiscus Dye

Extending Colours With Additives

Effects Of Additives On Dye Colours

How To Create A Deckled Edged Effect On Paper

Design: Create An Escort Card With Natural Dyes

Design: Brush Calligraphy With Butterfly Blue Pea Flower Ink

Thank You! And Your Class Project

What You Will Learn?

  • Infuse your calligraphy work with the vibrant hues of Mother Nature herself with botanical natural inks. Bring the outside indoors with botanical natural inks, sourced right from your garden..
  • From botanical sources such as flowers and leaves, discover the hidden artistic potential lying around your garden. Marvel in the surprising shades that emerge from botanicals using this handcrafted natural ink-making method..
  • What You Will Learn:.
  • This class is for you if you:.
  • Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this class promises to help you reconnect with Mother Nature through creating and using your own handcrafted botanical natural inks..