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Jeanette Larson is now a member of The Natural Surface
on Tuesday
Tricia Hutchinson and Betsy Brandt-Kreutz joined The Natural Surface
on Sunday
Reviews of Natural Dye Books, and other books pertaining to our craft
December 19
Well thank you Kimberly :D Photographing these experiments with natural dyed textiles is a lot of fun and I can keep enjoying the bright colours. I am curious what summer sunlight will do to the fiber when it is used on clothing.
December 19
mrs.Aruna Rajasimhan my interest towards natural dyeing and searching for my Ph.D topic.
December 19
Can't wait to see what you do with this!
December 18
The colors will lighten significantly, just as in vat dyeing as much as 50% depending on the fiber content of the fabric. I recommend making digital prints of this piece of fabric as it is quite lovely.
December 18
mrs.Aruna Rajasimhan is now a member of The Natural Surface
December 18

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Created by Jun 9, 2008 at 12:10pm. Last updated by kimberly baxter packwood Nov 19.

Today's Tip May 18, 2009

Tip: You can rust papers, tyvek, and wood right along with the fabric. Try this on your next rusting day!!!

Created by kimberly baxter packwood May 18, 2009 at 12:58pm. Last updated by kimberly baxter packwood Nov 19.

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SUSANTA BISWAS

The documentary on the historical event of establishing the first Small and Medium Forest Enterprise (SMFE) in India



The Government of India as a part of its state planning under the eleventh plan is promoting Small and Medium Enterprise to enhance the rural income and ensure rural development. National Afforestation and Eco-development Board as a working body of Ministry… Continue

Posted by SUSANTA BISWAS on August 28, 2009 at 11:59pm

yvette cals

Dorie my partner in exploring plantprints.....

Dorie And I are busy exploring Dutch vegatation to make plantprints as good as eucaprints.
Its a pity I don't know how to upload pictures here because I want to show you my friend works for our exhibition!

Posted by yvette cals on July 28, 2009 at 2:14am — 1 Comment

 
 

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