I am actually not a natural dye or leaf print person but I was so intrigued by doing this on paper that I had to give it a go.
I outdoor set up for boiling.
Daffodils
two dandelions, cransbill geraniums leaves and wild carrot
Pulmonaria
Clipped crocus blossoms and some ? leaves. I like the blue stems.
This is an immature fern with fronds just opening and a cransbill leaf.
Dandelion leaves
Comfrey leaves
Beautiful, Beth! I've never tried eco dyeing, but do love the soft impressions you can get from the process.
ReplyDeleteI saw Linda Kemshall's workshop. Here is her finished 2 books that she sketched and painted into as only Linda can!!!
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Another art journey and explorations for Beth!
ReplyDeleteWe will be doing this at BOTH MidSummer Maine events if you want to drop by.....
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