Mordanting Fabrics Date/Time:March 15th Saturday 10am-1pm 28" x 28" Cotton Canvas

28" x 28" Cotton Canvas

Day 1: Mordanting with alum

and how to forage for you own materials

Mainly because I hate a blank backing

There are so many resist styles that have been used around the world

Mordanting Fabrics Date/Time:March 15th Saturday 10am-1pm 28" x 28" Cotton CanvasThe most important and essential step when dyeing with nature is mordanting. Four types of mordanting techniques will be shown for protein and cellulose fibers, including Alum, Aluminum Acetate and "dunging," Tannins, and even Soy Milk. Bring 3 pieces of cellulose fiber and 1 piece of protein fiber to class to prepare. Sample material can be provided if you do not wish to bring your own. No dyeing will be done in the class on it's own. All of your