Botanical prints are made using fresh flowers and leaves. These are placed on a piece of silk, rolled around a dowel, tied, and steamed for a while. The resulting colors are always a surprise!
Eucalyptus leaves are placed on silk or wool, rolled around a dowel, and boiled for 1 hour. To achieve the dark, smokey colors, I add one gallon of iron water (1 part vinegar, 2 parts water plus rusty metal) and boil for another hour. Mother Nature always has a surprise for you when you open the cooled bundle.
Eco prints are made using rusted metal pieces instead of flowers. The fabrics used for these are linen and cotton.
Shawl designs by the Village Knitiot. To learn more, or to make a purchase, contact Barbara Henry.
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