Laying out silk and wool for a 'dryer felt' nuno shawl.
The finished felt made a great place to catnap...
The finished felt made a great place to catnap...
...and it was also appropriated for use as a cape!!
Accordion pleating my shawl, prior to tying, with classmate and 'dyeing guru' Terriea...
...(The fantastic eucalyptus-dyed silk scarf in my hair was a gift from her, as well!)
...(The fantastic eucalyptus-dyed silk scarf in my hair was a gift from her, as well!)
The clothesline fills with eco-dyed projects of all shapes and sorts!
Isn't it incredible what a little rusty metal can do?!? :)
A close-up of some of the wonderful patterns created by the pleating and tying.
The finished shawl at home.
For my 'first ever' dryer felt project...
...I made a very simple white wool and silk shawl.
The technique involves rolling the project in thin plastic sheeting...
...and drying it on air only until felted...
...unrolling and re-rolling between 10-15 minute dryer sessions.
Once felted and dried (and used as a sleeping bag and a superhero cape)...
...I pleated and tied it, soaked it in a solution of vinegar and water...
...and simmered it in a pot with pieces of rusted metal.
I'm happy that the combination of Terriea's perfect pleats and my haphazard ones...
...worked together in harmony to create this incredible design!! :)
...I made a very simple white wool and silk shawl.
The technique involves rolling the project in thin plastic sheeting...
...and drying it on air only until felted...
...unrolling and re-rolling between 10-15 minute dryer sessions.
Once felted and dried (and used as a sleeping bag and a superhero cape)...
...I pleated and tied it, soaked it in a solution of vinegar and water...
...and simmered it in a pot with pieces of rusted metal.
I'm happy that the combination of Terriea's perfect pleats and my haphazard ones...
...worked together in harmony to create this incredible design!! :)
12 comments:
Heather, you're just being kind. We'd a wonderful time with the group. Storm and the cat are so sweet. I'm really happy to read your blog of good captures.
Terriea--It was a wonderful week and I love the dyed silk scarf that you gave me. I wear it proudly and enjoy telling others about your skills as a dyer and about our friendship! XXO-
beautiful Heather - and Terriea!
It's lovely - you learnt so many new techniques on your week away!
Love the catnap photo - leave it to a cat to find the best, most warm and cushy sleeping place. :)
Nicely done!
Fantastic, and definitely unique as well. :)
Beautiful! How awesome that you and Terrie were able to meet and felt together!
Monika--Thank you so much!
Rachel--That's the great thing about workshops...you learn from the instructor AND your fellow classmates!
Denise--So true! :)
Marie--I'm glad you like it!
Sandie--I really love the way that the rust dyes felt. I may have to try some more of these projects!
Kelly--It was fantastic meeting Terriea. She's absolutely beautiful in person and is so gracious and helpful, too!
Heather, you made me a GREAT day today and those GREAT days in Portugal. I cherish our FRIENDSHIP !
Kisses and hug !
Terriea--Oh, me, too!! XXO-
Wow, what a striking pattern! Amazing that you got it from pleating and rusty iron..
x
Deborah--It's pretty cool, isn't it?!?
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