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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.
DIAMOND SHIBORI TIE DYE PATTERN TUTORIAL
Easy Glue Resist Tutorial
Resist dyeing is typically done with wax, but I tried it with washable blue Elmers glue. I made a simple geometric pattern that was pretty easy to draw. It's easy clean up and you can throw it in the washing machine. I used a thiox indigo vat to dye this linen piece of fabric. The linen takes the indigo very well. I like to use a thiox vat because it doesn't need to soak for very long. The glue gets soft when it's wet for too long and then it sticks to its self and starts to lift. Using a dye that dyes quickly is the best way to avoid this. Thiox indigo vats are typically reliable and give a pretty consistent color.
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 mix a Pre-reduced Indigo Vat- Tutorial with Itajime Square Shibori Pattern
I made this video a while ago and haven't posted it because I wasn't used to seeing myself on camera. But I realize that being on camera is an opportunity for me to share my knowledge and gifts with the world. I'm a creative and I always have been.
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: