The Natural Surface - All Photos

Onion Allium cepa

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:57:29 +0000

by Aukje Bor-Stokroos First attempt to dye according to the instructions of India Flint. This piece of silk is eco dyed with red and common onion. The picture was taken when the fabric was still wet. After drying the colours turned lighter and more into browns and greens.

Allium cepa

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:57:23 +0000

milkweed stem fiber

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:29:17 +0000

by laura

Indigo quilt

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:27:16 +0000

by laura

Indigo quilt

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:22:31 +0000

by laura I

Octopus Habitat - Felt art bag

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:40:41 +0000

by lizet indigo,kamala,lac,logwood

Frosty Night - Felt art bag

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:40:40 +0000

by lizet Yarn dyed with earth pigments and soy milk

Find the Centre - Felt art bag

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:40:40 +0000

by lizet wool was dyed with lac (the second bath)

Grapevine Stem Dye

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:29:21 +0000

by Arlene Before and after dyeing using the solar method with dry grape vine stems

Onion Skin Dyed Fabrics

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:27:22 +0000

by Arlene Alum was used as the mordant on the three pieces to the left.