Foundational Elements of Natural Dyeing: Cleaning & Pre-treating Fiber

In this course you will learn the importance of preparing fibers for natural immersion dyes. This course does not cover the best practice mordanting methods for eco printing. Those methods can be found in ‘Printing with Flowers and Leaves’.

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Course curriculum

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Module 1: Safety, Supplies & Terminology
- Safety, Supplies & Terminology
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Module 2: Scouring
- Scouring - Primary Method
- Scouring/Degumming Silk
- Scouring - A Deeper Look & Alternatives
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Module 3: Mordanting
- Mordanting
- Additional Tannin- Free Mordanting Method
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Module 4: Care & Disposal
- Care and Disposal of Mordants & Dyes
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Module 5: PDF Guide
- PDF Guide

FAQ

Does this course cover mordanting for eco printing and flower pounding?
I don’t recommend using the mordanting methods from this course for eco printing. The methods in this course are best suited for immersion dyeing. My other course, Printing with Flowers & Leaves, extensively covers the entire eco printing process including multiple mordanting methods.