Flower & Leaf Hammering - Natural Dye Tutorial
Unlock the beauty of nature with my comprehensive Flower & Leaf Hammering Natural Dye Tutorial! This guide introduces you to the art of Tataki Zome, a unique and eco-friendly technique that uses fresh flowers and leaves to create stunning, natural prints on fabric.
What You’ll Learn:
Plants needed: many different plants can be used with this technique and there is a long list of suggestions in this tutorial.
Ideal fabric types & supplies list: no need to invest in new tools, you probably
already have everything you need at home.Preparation: Learn how to properly pre-treat your fabric effectively to create lasting light- and wash fast prints on fabric. This tutorial cover multiple mordanting recipes, including more sustainable mordants that don’t involve heat.
Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on arranging and hammering plant materials to transfer their vibrant colors onto fabric and to create clear defined prints.
Finishing Touches: What to do after hammer printing fabric. Tips on washing and maintaining the beauty of your naturally dyed textiles.
Project examples
Unlock the beauty of nature with my comprehensive Flower & Leaf Hammering Natural Dye Tutorial! This guide introduces you to the art of Tataki Zome, a unique and eco-friendly technique that uses fresh flowers and leaves to create stunning, natural prints on fabric.
What You’ll Learn:
Plants needed: many different plants can be used with this technique and there is a long list of suggestions in this tutorial.
Ideal fabric types & supplies list: no need to invest in new tools, you probably
already have everything you need at home.Preparation: Learn how to properly pre-treat your fabric effectively to create lasting light- and wash fast prints on fabric. This tutorial cover multiple mordanting recipes, including more sustainable mordants that don’t involve heat.
Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on arranging and hammering plant materials to transfer their vibrant colors onto fabric and to create clear defined prints.
Finishing Touches: What to do after hammer printing fabric. Tips on washing and maintaining the beauty of your naturally dyed textiles.
Project examples
Unlock the beauty of nature with my comprehensive Flower & Leaf Hammering Natural Dye Tutorial! This guide introduces you to the art of Tataki Zome, a unique and eco-friendly technique that uses fresh flowers and leaves to create stunning, natural prints on fabric.
What You’ll Learn:
Plants needed: many different plants can be used with this technique and there is a long list of suggestions in this tutorial.
Ideal fabric types & supplies list: no need to invest in new tools, you probably
already have everything you need at home.Preparation: Learn how to properly pre-treat your fabric effectively to create lasting light- and wash fast prints on fabric. This tutorial cover multiple mordanting recipes, including more sustainable mordants that don’t involve heat.
Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on arranging and hammering plant materials to transfer their vibrant colors onto fabric and to create clear defined prints.
Finishing Touches: What to do after hammer printing fabric. Tips on washing and maintaining the beauty of your naturally dyed textiles.
Project examples