Some of my weaving friends had a play day and this is a detail of my first of 2 silk scarves.
Here is the first scarf. I am pleased with my first attempt. We used silk blanks from a shop called Dharma Trading Co. They do a big on-line business with blanks and white T-shirts, and other garments for tie-dye, etc.
This is my second scarf made the same day. I feel a little guilty that I only used plants that people knew would come out well. I didn’t take any chances. Being my first tries, was experiment enough.
How fun! Love how you are up for trying new things!
Those are so beautiful Peggy!
Beautiful! Great success! It’s better to have a positive outcone on the first try & experiment later. Would love to try it!
A good point I didn’t think of.
Peggy
Just beautiful!!
Your eco prints are beautiful. I have always wanted to try this and maybe now after seeing your results I will give it a go.
Hi Peggy,
Those are really nice results.
Can you share what plant gave you the turmeric yellow print and whether or not you used a mordant.
I can’t tell what gave what. I think our leader mordanted the silk scarves in alum ahead of time. Sorry for lack of info–it was a busy day and we were having fun. People said info was on YouTube.
Peggy
Congratulations on two beautiful outcomes! I really appreciate your use of a variety of color, space and intensity in each of the scarves. Love them both ( especially like the first one)!
Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful! What plants did you use?
I didn’t keep track, sorry.
Peggy
I wouldn’t feel guilty unless you really want to. It’s a waste of good energy!
Use it to design another teaching tool or to weave or even go for a walk.
Thanks. I didn’t feel very guilty. Thanks for the warning about a wast of energy.
Peggy
They are beautiful! Going a little safe the first time out makes good sense.
Wow, these are fabulous. You had great results. It is harder than it looks to make something subtle yet pleasing. Good work!