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What Do You Use To Eco Print
What Do You Use To Eco Print
What Do You Use To Eco Print
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT (solely for dyeing - NOT to be used for food again)
FABRICS are either protein or cellulose - and need to be dyed slightly differently
Acorn
Indigo
Onion skins
Sumac Berry
Turmeric
Walnuts - in green skins
SUPPLIERS
FABRICS
BLANK SCARVES
MORDANTS, ETC.
Wild Colours (UK) http://www.wildcolours.co.uk/html/mordants.html
USEFUL LINKS
PLANTS
The leaves and flowers of many plants will work well in locations across the globe, however,
some will be found only in specific regions of the world. Some only print well from leaves
collected at the end of their growing season. The fabric, mordant and methods you use may
provide widely varying results at any point in time. Even the water you use will affect your
printing results.
This is a list of common plants that many have had success with:
Merina Lanari: I make tutorial manuals where I teach you how to ecoprint on all natural fibers. If
you would like to see all my work and purchase my booklets, visit my FB and send me a friend
request. Versions available in Spanish and English. See my Facebook page
(https://www.facebook.com/merina.lanari)
https://wendyfe.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/slow-clothworks-curing-washing-and-rinsing-eco-
prints/
https://wendyfe.wordpress.com/what-if-eco-print-artists/