This is a repost from 2014. I have a little article in the most recent issue of Norsk Husflid (Norwegian Handicrafts), the journal published by the Norwegian Folk Art and Craft Association, which promotes traditional craft in Norway. The organization has … Continue reading →
And here are the results!
Continue reading →I’m in the middle of dyeing some silk and cotton thread. Yes, there was a bit of spillage! No harm done, though. This is mostly a restocking of steady colors – purple, maroon (finally!), pearls, turquoise and shamrock. Yes, the … Continue reading →
Everything is finally dyed, rinsed and dry. Here’s what I ended up with, left to right. I finally achieved my dark brown in the silk. It’s less chocolate and more coffee, or perhaps raisin. The cotton in the same dye … Continue reading →
I’m dyeing some thread this weekend, and I happened to think to snap pictures of the process. In the first photo, I’m in the middle of mixing the powdered dye with water, right to left. The color all the way … Continue reading →
I have a little article in the most recent issue of Norsk Husflid (Norwegian Handicrafts), the journal published by the Norwegian Folk Art and Craft Association, which promotes traditional craft in Norway. The organization has been in existence for nearly … Continue reading →
I’m using the last of this particular variegated silk thread, with red and orange silk thread. The earrings look like fireworks, maybe?
Continue reading →So, here’s something I’ve been doing this week – dyeing new thread! As usual, I got some predictable results and some unpredictable. Turquoise (bottom right) is always reliable. But see that gold one? Right under the green one? Same dyebath. … Continue reading →
…and I’m right back where I started. I’ve been trying off and on to find alternatives to dyeing my own thread. It’s fun and all, but it’s not what I’m all about, and I’m not geared towards color consistency across … Continue reading →
Okay, so here’s what I’m working on tonight: Dyeing a few scarves and hanks of silk and cotton thread. What’s with the rocks in the cup? Well, the best way I’ve found to crush-dye the scarves is to put them … Continue reading →