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Easy Shibori Tutorial- With Paint Sticks
Supplies:
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One of my favorite things to do with shibori is to use things that are not so expected- like paint stirrers! This pattern is so much fun and looks really sophisticated! I love the way it makes a jagged abstract stripe down the middle. I made this pillow from a linen- but if you want to dye a ready made pillow, you can check out the link above in the supply list. It's 100% cotton and is great for pre reduced indigo.
DENIM UPCYCLE- I DYED MY STAINED JEANS WITH INDIGO
These Jeans have bad grass stains on the knees. I wanted to cover the stains so I decided to dip them into my indigo vat. I dipped them multiple times and let them get semi dry in between. I finally let them dry completely and washed them on hot and with an extra rinse.
ARASHI SHIBORI- LARGE PIPE WRAP TUTORIAL
See how I made this pillow on my YouTube Channel. This pillow is also available to buy in my website shop. Expand for more information
How To Shibori- Beginner Bold Stripes Folding Technique
Pole Wrap Shibori- Arashi Variation
Itajime Shibori Tutorial- Equilateral Triangle
This is one of my favorite patterns hands down! It's modern and geometric. You can make it more white or more blue depending on the size of the fold. I did this one with mostly white- I think it looks very understated and delicate. Click for Supply List.
SHIBORI REVEAL REEL
We all know the most exciting part of the dyeing process or a dyeing workshop is the moment when you get to open it up! So I decided to compile a bunch of reveals into one video. I think it's sort of relaxing to watch and can spark ideas for you. Check it out and thanks for watching. xoxo
My Online Shibori Workshop:
ARTIST INTERVIEW WITH TEXTILE DESIGNER JENNIFER FALKOWSKI
sat down with Shibori artist Jennifer Falkowski and we had a great conversation. We talked about her shibori practice, indigo vats, crazy quilting, creativity and the indigo facebook group she runs.
OFFICE CHAIR UPCYCLE AND SHIBORI REUPHOLSTERY PART 1
I am making over my home office/ studio space. I was sitting in a chair that was not good for my back and I had to make a change. I decided to go onto craigslist and find a used office chair. I found one, but it needed to be reupholstered. This is my first reupholstery project, so buckle up for this really fun and time consuming project.