MORE DYEING ADVENTURES - TEXTURE
This class is a follow up to the Exploring Colour class. In this session, students will learn how to mix dye concentrate and the other Chemical solutions. Students will be folding, rolling, scrunching and playing with a variety of tools to create texture on their fabrics. Students will be dyeing 18 Fat Quarters (4.5 meters) of fabric. Additional FQ will be available for purchase at $5.
SUPPLY LIST
Students will
mix dye and chemical solutions
explore different methods of dyeing fabric to achieve some interesting textures
have opportunity to dye additional FQ of fabric for $5 each
All dye supplies – fabric, dyes, chemicals will be provided.
Students will be required to bring the following items to class. These are not supplied in the cost of the class.
“messy clothes” including shoes that you won’t mind getting covered with dye drips·
Apron – optional but recommended·
Gloves. Kitchen rubber gloves work well.·
4 liter ice cream pail or bowl of similar size for dyeing fabrics·
Medium Zip Lock bags or plastic or glass sealable containers (to hold about 2 cups) - 24·
Large tub or bucket that don’t leak to carry dyed fabric home.·
1 large canning jar or large yogurt container with lid.