In the morning Magie will talk about the history of indigo, how it works and how to dye with it, finishing off with a selection of textiles to demonstrate the different techniques that can be used to create pattern with indigo.
In the afternoon we'll look at resist techniques based around folding and tying methods and prepare fabric ready for dyeing.
What you need to bring:
Equipment:
Rubber gloves (without holes in them!)
Overalls and/or apron worn over old clothes and shoes
A bucket and plastic bags to take things home.
Resist equipment - Pegs , Elastic bands , marbles .
Magie has a selection of other things that can be used.
Fabrics:
All of the following fabrics and yarns dye well with indigo:
Cotton, linen , viscose , wool and silk.
White or coloured fabrics can be used. Fabric does not need to be pre-washed.
You should be able to dye at least 2 or 3 Fat Quarters (about 50cm/20ins square ) of fabric.
Small hanks of yarn - just a couple of metres. Wool yarn takes up alot of dye so no large hanks
of wool please!
Magie will have a selection of Fat Quarters, mostly cotton and silk, available to purchase on the day.
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