Shibori Serendipity
May 8, 2008 3:51PM | Filed Under Technique:Dyeing, Twelve by Twelve |
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In my continuing quest for water, here are today’s efforts:
Although the colours are not very saturated, these are my two favourite pieces. Finding a quilting design that complements, rather than competes with, the shibori may be a challenge.
These pieces are destined to be backs:
In answer to Jody’s question, I followed these steps in making these pieces:
- Soak the fabric in soda ash solution. Squeeze to remove excess solution.
- Wrap the damp fabric around a PVC pipe or soda bottle - it will cling.
- Scrunch/slide the fabric down to the bottom of the pipe or bottle, using string to clamp it from time to time.
- Put dye solutions into bottles - I used a “green” drimarene dye and a “midnight blue” procion dye.
- Drizzle the dyes over the wrapped fabrics.
- Leave to batch for a few hours.
- Unwrap, rinse, dry & iron.
The results will vary depending upon the density of the scrunching; the amount and strength of the dye solutions; and the extent to which the fabric “wicks” up the colour. Shibori serendipity!
I have a large piece of poly-pipe just waiting for me to make ‘water-like’ fabric in the shibori method. Thank you for the suggestions of dripping colour on the squished up fabric, not forgetting the string!
Comment by Jenny Loveder — May 8, 2008 8:02 PM#
lovely, Brenda.
Comment by sion — May 8, 2008 11:08 PM#
Brenda -
These fabrics are stunning! And I’m sure they look even better in person. I don’t dye fabric - just not enough time in the day - but your results make me wish I did!
Comment by Maria Peagler — May 9, 2008 7:10 AM#
Hi Brenda, thankyou, I have been reading a few articles that have mentioned ’shibori’ dyeing and wondering what they meant. You have answered the question and given instructions. I hope you don’t mind, but I’m having a go too.. Thankyou..
Annette Sibson in Townsville.
Comment by Annette Sibson — May 9, 2008 8:53 AM#
Thank you! I can’t wait to try it!
Comment by Jody — May 9, 2008 11:33 AM#
Brenda,
Lovely result second time -can see all sorts of water moods there, but agree your two favourites are super.
Judy.
Comment by Judy — May 9, 2008 2:46 PM#
Brenda, I’ve been thinking of your shibori experiments and with our weather suddenly getting quite a bit warmer I’ve been itching to get out to the patio to give it a try. Your second batch turned out quite well, I think. You are good inspiration for me!
Comment by Diane — May 19, 2008 3:49 AM#