Onyx Art Studios Blog

DIAMOND SHIBORI TIE DYE PATTERN TUTORIAL

This diamond pattern is really very simple to make with shibori folding techniques and an indigo vat. I folded into the quarters and then accordion style on the diagonal. Check out the video for the visuals. I tied them up with paint sticks and string. Then I dipped them in my indigo vat. I'm using pre reduced indigo. I have a kit available on my site for sale Indigo Kit

May 19, 2021 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: catherine ruhl diamond indigo tie dye pattern diamond shibori pattern how to do shibori how to dye with indigo indigo dyeing indigo tie dye indigo tie dye for beginners indigo tie dye tutuorial itajime shibori modern tie dye patterns onyx art studios onyxmatter paint stick shibori pattern pre reduced indigo shibori shibori for beginners shibori pattern shibori pillow shibori tutorial

SEMI CIRCLE TIE DYE SHIBORI TSHIRT UPCYCLE

One of my favorite things to do with dyeing is to upcycle clothes that are stained or a little worn. Dyeing them brings new life and makes them look new. I did a semi circle pattern for this one and it turned out really great.

March 08, 2021 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: catherine ruhl circular tie dye dyeing a shirt dyeing a stained tshirt dyeing stained clothes dyeing stained shirt dyeing stained tshirt dyeing tshirt dyeing with indigo how to make a semi circle tie dye pattern how to save an old tshirt how to use an old tshirt onyx art studios onyxmatter semi circle shibori folding semi circle tie dye pattern semi circle tie dye shirt shibori shibori shirt shibori tshirt sunburst shibori folding tie dye with catherine ruhl tie dyeing a shirt tie dyeing a stained tshirt tie dyeing to upcycle tie dyeing with indigo upcycle tshirt upcycleshirt upcycling upcycling with indigo

JACQUARD CYANOTYPE KIT UNBOXING

I have been doing my research and my jacquard cyanotype kit is here. It's a chemical process that involves mixing two chemicals together and then letting them be exposed to the sun. This video goes over the instructions and my initial reaction to opening the product. I'm a big fan of jacquard products in general and I'm so excited to get to do some cyanotype.

January 28, 2021 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: art supply unboxing blue and white prints catherine ruhl cyanotype cyanotype ingredients cyanotype instructions cyanotype kit cyanotype kit unboxing cyanotype mix jacquard brand dye jacquard cyanotype kit onyx art studios onyxmatter opening my jacquard cyanotype kit unboxing

Natural Dyeing with Yellow Onion Skins Tutorial

I decided to venture into the world of natural dyeing! I am starting with natural onion dyeing because it's easy and only called for a salt solution. Most dyeing calls for chemicals, but there are ways to get natural colors without the chemicals. Onion skin dyeing is one of the easiest types of natural dyeing.

January 12, 2021 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: catherine ruhl dyeing fabric with food waste dyeing fabric with onions dyeing natural fibers dyeing with food scraps dyeing with food waste dyeing with onion skins fabric dyeing with food scraps natural dyeing natural dyeing fabric natural dyeing with no chemicals natural dyeing with onion skins onion skin dyeing onion skins onyxmatter sustainable dyeing yellow onion dyeing yellow onion fabric dyeing

SHIBORI SUPPLY LIST- MY FAVORITE LIST OF MATERIALS FOR INDIGO DYEING

I sat down and compiled a complete list for you to get started. I've included links for everything- I also encourage you to look around your house for things you have.

January 04, 2021 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: beginner shibori catherine ruhl how to do shibori how to shibori how to shibori dye onyx art studios onyxmatter organic patterns with shibori paint stick shibori pattern pipe wrap shibori pipe wrapping shibori pvc pipe shibori shibori shibori artist shibori dyeing shibori equipment shibori folding shibori folding technique shibori folding techniques shibori for beginners shibori indigo shibori materials shibori pattern shibori patterns shibori patterns with tie dye shibori supplies shibori tie dye shibori tutorial supply list tie dye tie dye equipment tie dye materials tie dye supplies tie dye with catherine ruhl

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.

November 08, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: beginner shibori catherine ruhl dyeing fabric easy shibori folding fabric dyeing geometric tie dye pattern grown up tie dye how to do shibori how to shibori how to shibori dye indigo dyeing indigo tie dye itajime shibori itejime folding techniques onyxmatter shibori shibori artist shibori dyeing shibori equipment shibori folding shibori folding technique shibori folding techniques shibori for beginners shibori indigo shibori materials SHIBORI OPENING shibori pattern shibori patterns shibori patterns with tie dye shibori tutorial sophisticated tie dye square dyeing pattern square itajime square shibori tie dye tie dye pattern window pane plaid

quilted wall hanging indigo tie dye quilt shibori

Quilted Indigo Tie Dye Shibori Wall Hanging- Custom Home Decor

I was so excited when I was asked to make this large scale wall hanging! My friend bought an apartment and wanted a big shibori piece for her living room. I was given a lot of artistic freedom, which was so awesome! I was honored that she asked me and I was excited to do some quilting!

October 27, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: blue wall hanging boho home decor catherine ruhl commissioned textile design commissioned wallhanging craft room vlog crazy quilt crazy quilting custom wall hanging fabscrap hand quilted home decor improv quilting improve quilted wall hanging indigo quilt indigo quilting indigo tie dye wall hanging large scale quilt modern quilter modern quilting onyxmatter patchwork quilt quilt art quilted wall hanging quilting quilting with no pattern quilting with recycled fabric quilting with shibori quilting with upcycled fabric raw edge quilt recycled textiles shibori shibori quilt shibori quilted wallhanging shibori wallhanging stitched shibori textile textile art textile artist textile design textile designer textile recycled fabric textile recycling textile upcycling tie dye home decor triangle shibori upcycle upcycled home decor wall hanging

interview with textile artist jennifer falkowski

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.

October 14, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: catherine ruhl creativity exploring creativity fabric dyeing indigo indigo artists jennifer falkowski onyx art studios onyxmatter quilting shibori textile textile art textile artist textile artist interview textile design textile designer textile designer interview textiles

Denim Shirt Upcycle Tutorial

I was so bummed out when I somehow got bleach on one of my favorite J.Crew denim shirts! I decided to upcycle instead of throw it out because it had a lot of life left.

July 20, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: bleach bleach dyeing blocks blue shirt catherine ruhl chambray denim denim shirt denim upcycle dharma dharma trading dip dyeing with indigo diy dyeing with bleach dyeing with indigo how to upcycle your clothes with dyeing indigo itajime shibori itajime tie dye itajime with color jcrew onyxmatter pre reduced indigo resist resist dyeing shibori square itajime stripes sustainable sustainable clothing sustainable fashion sustainable wardrobe textile design textile upcycling textiles tie dye tie dyeing to upcycle tie dyeing with indigo upcycle upcycle tshirt upcycled denim upcycled wardrobe upcycleshirt upcycling upcycling clothes upcycling denim with dyeing upcycling jeans with indigo upcycling vintage upcycling with indigo

indigo tie dye shibori tutorial- stitched shibori

Ink Blot Pattern-Easy Stitched Shibori Pattern

It's a fun pattern to do and also makes a great conversation starter on your couch! What do you see?

The technique is fairly simple as far as a stitched shibori pattern goes. Accordion fold the piece to the desired width and then tack the edge with repetitive stitching. Watch the video for a visual.

July 16, 2020 — Catherine Ruhl

Tags: alternative tie dye techniques alternatives to tie dye blue catherine ruhl chic tie dye dip dye dip dyeing indigo dip dyeing with indigo diy dyeing dyeing with indigo easy tie dye idea easy tie dye technique hand dyed hand sewing handmade how to dye with indigo how to shibori how to shibori dye indigo indigo artists indigo dyeing indigo dyeing techniques INDIGO REVEAL indigo techniques indigo tie dye indigo tie dye for beginners indigo tie dye tutuorial indigo tutorial indigo vat mirror image onyxmatter organic pattern pillow pre-reduced indigo resist resist dyeing roraschach sew sewing shibori shibori artist shibori dyeing shibori equipment shibori folding shibori folding technique shibori folding techniques shibori for beginners shibori indigo shibori materials shibori pattern shibori patterns with tie dye shibori pillow SHIBORI REAVEAL shibori tie dye shibori tutorial shibori with thread stitched stitched shibori textile design textiles tie dye tie dyeing with indigo tutorial wrapped shibori