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!
Jenny Loveder says
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!
sion says
lovely, Brenda.
Maria Peagler says
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!
Annette Sibson says
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.
Jody says
Thank you! I can’t wait to try it!
Judy says
Brenda,
Lovely result second time -can see all sorts of water moods there, but agree your two favourites are super.
Judy.
Diane says
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!