Sunday, August 9, 2009

Parfait Dyeing

I do have one more vacation to post about, but I thought that I'd get some art stuff on first. This is the other thing that I like to do during the summer time when the kids are home: fabric dyeing. I can set up the tables in the back yard as dyeing stations, and be out there with the kids while they play.


This time, a couple of friends and I played around with "parfait dyeing", which is a layering method of one fabric and color on top of another. The colors seep down to the bottom layers to create wonderful effects!



I am totally addicted, and have another trick up my sleeve that I will show in a couple of weeks when I get some new supplies in. Meanwhile....check these out! Which is your favorite?
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11 comments:

  1. Vicki WAugust 9, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    I lvoe them all but I think the 3ed one is my favorite!

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  2. peggyAugust 9, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    My favorite is the green one but I also like the bottom blue one. Looks like a lot of fun, thanks for sharing. Peggy

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  3. ElizabethAugust 9, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Elizabeth!!
    I jsut yesterday had my first fabric dyeing experience and we used the parfait method as well!! I love how all of yours turned out and I can't wait to do more!! check out my blog to see my results!!
    What a blast!!
    Hugs!
    Elizabeth

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  4. Sharne GregoryAugust 9, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Oooohhh1!!! I love the lime green and orange.

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  5. BeenaAugust 10, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    I like them all!

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  6. Doreen K.August 10, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    My fave is the lime green and orange one. Is there a book with how to.

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  7. KarodaAugust 15, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I'm digging the 3rd and 5 images.

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  8. BrendaAugust 18, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    hard to pick I LOVE them all...each one is sooo beautiful!!
    hugs
    Brenda

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  9. YvonneJanuary 12, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    I'm going to have to try this. They are so unique and lovely. It's hard to pick a favorite but I think the one with the purple and blue is my favorite.

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  10. Caterina GiglioMay 5, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    this looks fabulous! I have to try it! what kind of dyes are you using?

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  11. Elizabeth in NMMay 5, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    I use Procion fiber reactive dyes from Dharma Trading Company. They make a permanent bond with the fabric, and are pretty user friendly. Give it a go!

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