The second layers of colour dye were also applied, they were thrilled with the results. A great deal of discussion around the topic of how to use them was developed. I think the decision is for me to bulk buy some small A5 sketchbooks and these will be beautiful covers for them.
So we decided to use up all the left over dye to dye some fabrics in plain/ space dyed colours to complement the batik, so we could make the backing covers for the sketchbooks too. Their respective parents were very surprised to find all these plastic bags of dye and fabric going home
and instructions for the rinsing and washing to be done today.
and instructions for the rinsing and washing to be done today.
4 comments:
For just a second I thought the last picture was that of biscuits cooling on a rack... And then I blinked! I loved the batik work and even more that this is what you do with your grandhchildren. How wonderful for them!
these are beautiful, really neat!
--instead of an elephant
You are an obvious inspiration for the girls... very creative results.
Really beautiful, and I love your workspace. I'm also green with envy that you find the time to do all this!
Los Gatos, California
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