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pam replied to pam's discussion 'dye/colour from tissue papers' in the group The Natural Surface

Oh great tip Kimberly Thank you :O) I can easy get crepe paper here if right sort?...will be cheaper too on pocket too. How helpful it is too get someone elses input and help! Let you know how I get on with this idea. Thank you

September 15

kimberly baxter packwood replied to pam's discussion 'dye/colour from tissue papers' in the group The Natural Surface

Old crepe paper, streamers, also bleed, so keep an eye out for those as well. Kimberly

September 14

pam replied to pam's discussion 'dye/colour from tissue papers' in the group The Natural Surface

Thanks Kimberly for that tip. Unfortunately I have no older family members left :O( alive. But my big love is hunting charity stores for fabricsetc so shall keep an eye out for paper on my hunts. Will let you know if I find some tissue. I had a ...

September 13

kimberly baxter packwood replied to pam's discussion 'dye/colour from tissue papers' in the group The Natural Surface

Not sure which "new" tissue papers to use but I do know that older tissue paper was notorious for bleeding! Maybe find some in an older family members china cupboard??? Every once in awhile I'll run across vintage tissue paper at Salvation Army et...

September 12

pam added a discussion to the group The Natural Surface

dye/colour from tissue papers

Have been given a tip for transfering some dyes to 100%wool felt. Been instructed to find some tissue paper that ''leaks'' ....I mean when it is slightly damp it will transfere dye to area needed. Has anyone tried this method yet? Very interest t...

September 12

pam replied to kimberly baxter packwood's discussion 'New Member Introductions'

Hi all, I have not really introduced myself yet here, Im Pam from Cornwall UK. Have enjoyed over the years dyeing with silk paints took a silk painting course, another course using Procion Dyes in which we stitches and wraped fabrics...and a day ...

July 26

pam joined kimberly baxter packwood's group

Dye Plants

A group for identifying dye plants and how to extract their natural dye colors.

July 26

pam commented on kimberly baxter packwood's group 'Batik'

Are there any tutorials here...or anyone willing to help new people begin this craft? Hopefully with easy to come by equipmemt in our homes. Thanks

July 15

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At 10:06pm on August 15, 2008, kimberly baxter packwood said…: Hi Pam the instructions for rust dyeing are in the group marked rust dyeing, you will have to join that group to access the information and to leave messages on the topic. I'll add you as a friend! Thank you.