This is my friend Dixie. Everyone needs a friend named Dixie (smile). She came over today to learn how to make a stamp from a photograph. We've had pretty continuous snow and we had just gotten about 4-6" of light powder so I figured we could do some snow dyeing THEN make a stamp. We each had our own set-up. Dixie used my Sakrete mixer and I used my double sink each with 1/2" hardware cloth.
Making a mess is fun!
At this point I needed the sink so I hogged Dixie's set-up while I popped the cloth piece by piece into my dye microwave.
**After about 3-4 hours just sittting there rotting, most of the snow is gone and I can see fabric peeking out. This is the time I put the fabric with the remaining snow cap in the microwave. I don't remember why I do this or where I learned it but I have no memory of doing snow dyes without this final microwave step. I put the microwave on high for 3-5 minutes depending on how much snow is left. If you want to be cautious, cover the dish with cling film and punch a dozen holes in the film with a sharp knife. The fabric will heat, maintain moisture but be able to vent.
These are Dixie's pieces
This is BEYOND scrumptious!!!
Then Dixie carved her stamp and did a GREAT job. Mine was a failure. You can't win them all.
Then she did one flat piece of Tyvec and two beads just to learn how. We had great Chinese carry-out and the day was perfect!
Dixy created beautiful fabrics!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! you are very hardworking ...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very enjoyable day!
ReplyDeleteCould you explain more about putting the snow dye fabric in the microwave?
ReplyDeleteEileen. I don't have your email address so this is my answer:
ReplyDeleteAfter about 3-4 hours just sitting there rotting, most of the snow is gone and I can see fabric peeking out. This is the time I put the fabric with the remaining snow cap in the microwave. I don't remember why I do this or where I learned it but I have no memory of doing snow dyes without this final microwave step. I put the microwave on high for 3-5 minutes depending on how much snow is left. If you want to be cautious, cover the dish with cling film and punch a dozen holes in the film with a sharp knife. The fabric will heat, maintain moisture but be able to vent.
I also have a new tutorial on snow dyeing just under my header.
Looks like you had a lot of fun. Love the portrait stamp!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to spend a snow day
ReplyDeleteGorgeous results with the dyeing and I'm very impressed with the stamp carving.
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