Trees are the stars of eco-printing. Yes, there are plenty of smaller plants and flowers that we use and rely on, but the leaves of trees are the mainstay of our art. Actually, the whole tree – we use the bark, the leaf and the root to supply us with tannin as well as print pigment […]
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Silk Week
I’ve been basking in silk here. The weather has turned here with crisp, chilly mornings that warm up to perfect afternoons! And this silk that I’m working with just seems to be reflecting the glory of this autumn weather. Thanks Janice Paine Dawes for sharing your great local Arkansas find with me! The silk scarf […]
The Pleasure of Silk
The pleasure of working on silk after cutting my teeth on cotton and linen is sheer joy! It’s such magic compared to all the labor of the cotton process. You definitely reap the rewards of all that you’ve learned when you switch over. These are 14″ x 72″ Habotai Scarves scarves. They were dipped in a […]
Turtlemoon Impressions 