*New* Painting with Indigo and Woad Tutorial




*New* Painting with Indigo and Woad Tutorial
In This Tutorial you will Learn:
Information on Indigo and other plants full of dye potential with good color fastness for durability and longevity for this technique.
Supplies with links to trusted materials and dyeables vendors
I will walk you through the process of making any surface design you like with indigo or woad pigment - whether it's homegrown or purchased. This technique is the perfect way to use precious homegrown blue- you don't need much pigment to make indigo paint- a little goes a long way!
You don't have to have homegrown indigo or woad pigment - the tutorial includes links to all my favorite places to purchase indigo WORLDWIDE.
AND there are directions for garment painting
This technique is great for BEGINNERS in natural dye who may be intimidated by the task of making a messy Indigo Vat (with it's particular requirements for dyeing success).
This tutorial has the added benefits of no alum, metal salts/ mordants - or - heating process- so it's kid friendly! AND there's ample opportunity to sneak in lessons around the difference between a pigment (insoluble in water) and a dye (soluble in water) as well as the science of proteins and their usefulness as binding & building materials.
PLUS a comments section with wonderful member questions about the process answered by me!
*After purchase you will be emailed automatically with the Digital Download Tutorial.