My first experiences with indigo that peaked my interest were a bit how I imagine Oz seems to look from the outside. Beautiful. Idyllic. Carefree. I started by taking a few classes in beautiful Brooklyn loft spaces and community gardens with perfect vats and vivid blue results. Once I began my own trials, however, it was much more like going behind the scenes and meeting the Wizard behind it all. My false sense of indigo-security was evident from my firstRead more
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Woven Shibori Time!
So this is my first venture into woven shibori and indigo dyeing. I figure Go Big or Go Home! I’ve read alot about it, and was finally prepared to experiment with this naturally fermented vat dye. Unfortunately, I cheated quite a bit in high school chemistry, thereby making me believe I am not good with chemicals/measurements/everything scientific. Alas, 3 batches of indigo dye later, I’ve only achieved the slimmest of blue color with this tester. It’s enough to choose whichRead more
