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introduction and supplies
The beauty of shibori is that it was created in a much simpler time, yet resulted in some stupendous fabric designs and possibilities. It was created out of ingenuity and a desire to have decorative fabrics for the masses. You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to make yourself some basic shibori fabrics. In fact, most of what you need can probably be found in your kitchen, your garage or just hanging around the house (for Free!).
Here is what I mean:
plastic containers-not for reuse as food containers
and for manipulating and creating resists:
resist supplies
For your introduction and supply list PDF click on the link below. You will need (free) Adobe Reader to access this file.
Shibori Techniques supply list
Take some time and gather together your materials. Don’t be limited by what I have collected here and don’t think you need to have everything I have either. This is part of the fun with shibori- its inventive nature.
If there is anything that I would like to get across in this workshop it is that it’s not the materials, supplies, or beautiful studio setup that makes the art or the artist. It’s your ingenuity in using what you have on hand in inventive and creative ways that will produce interesting results-often leading you on to the next level and asking you to wonder….what if…..?
beginning with colorhue and some basic itajime- Lesson 1.1
This workshop is meant to be an exploration of silk and shibori. Work at your own pace, take it slow and consider your results. Some note making will help you greatly
If you ordered a materials kit you received a variety of silk fabrics: silk organza (transparent), silk noil (nubby), silk satin(shinier on one side), silk broadcloth (plain weave-looks like a fine cotton), habotai (another plain weave but silkier feel than broadcloth), silk gauze (transparent and extra lightweight like organdy). Some may have received a bit of silk batting since I had a bit to spread around. For a good overview of various silk fabrics you can visit here.
Look your silks over and identify each one. Part of this class is meant to help you learn more about this fascinating fabric. Last year I raised a crop of my own silkworms which you can read about here on my regular blog.
So let’s begin, shall we? Here is the PDF with an embeded video link.
Shibori techniques lesson 1
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Colorhue Dye Instructions -Lesson 1.2
Ginny of EZArtscreens is the supplier of the Colorhue dyes. You can order them from her at her website.
She also has a video explaining the use of these dyes. The shibori techniques in this workshop apply to all types of dyes. Each, of course having their own set of pros, cons, and results. Feel free to experiment widely.
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-testing itajime on silk organza
when dyeing silk organza make sure the fabric is evenly wet out for the most even penetration of the dye.
itajime on organza
another itajime piece- this was indigo on organza.
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Colorhue dye instructions
Ginny Eckley kindly provided the link to the Colorhue dye instruction sheet that comes with the dye in case you have some without the instructions.
go here.
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some indigo itajime
i was getting ready to post this last night when i began seeing comments on my facebook page that they were having an earthquake in Japan. i abandoned the blog for the evening and watched in horror as the tsunami rolled over huge swaths of farmland and towns.
today, i have been busy on the phone, email, and FB connecting with those i know there as well as those involved with the silk study tour. it’s been a long night.
it seems a little insignificant in the moment but you can see a little video of another itajime piece here. sometimes i just shoot a little vid with my iphone as i am working. just little glimpses.
(originally published March 11,2011
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another little demo-
how about this demo i did a few years ago at the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival in Los Angeles…the last one is a small itajime sample. think about multiple clamping possibilities and painting on dye as opposed to dipping. colorhue is perfect for this type of technique.
sato sensei
she was kind enough to invite me to her house for several days. even though my japanese was pitiful and she spoke no english, we spoke the language of indigo and cloth-it was universal. i learned so much. we will visit her again with the group in may and i will go back afterwards on my own. there is so much more to learn.
she is in the mountains of japan and is fine. i am grateful.
sato sensei teaches me some board clamped itajime
“ita” means wood board and “jime” means sandwich and tighten- so itajime is pretty self explanatory!
Lesson 2.1-stitched shibori
With all the fun and wondering going on with itajime you might not be ready to give it up for some stitched shibori just yet. If you have found yourself using up more of your fabric than expected (as some have mentioned to me via email) you might want to secure a bit more.
This week’s lesson is all about stitched (nui) shibori. There is so much to offer under this category-it is a universe unto itself-with so much to wonder about and discover. To begin, you can start here:
Online shibori techniques Lesson 2
I have embedded a couple of videos for you in this one. Some people have been know to practice this form of shibori their entire lifetime. If anything can teach you patience and kindness towards yourself, it has to be Japanese fiberarts.
Enjoy and wonder~
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makiage with colorhue
this was done on a 6″ x10″ piece of italian silk suiting with a herringbone weave using turq., electric blue, and magenta colorhue.
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