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Monthly Archives: April 2015
natural dyeing, peony
Tree peonies or Paeonia is a flowering plant that can reach an average 4-5 feet in height. It is a woody shrub that is native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America. Peonies are an ornamental plant with large … Continue reading
repurpose clothing, grevillea robusta
Grevillea robusta, also known as silky oak is an evergreen flowering tree with fern-like leaves, and striking yellow-orange comb-like flowers. Note: The flowers and fruit are poisonous and can cause skin irritation, so care and caution should be taken into consideration when … Continue reading
Posted in dyeing, eco printing, repurpose clothing
Tagged acrylic tunic top, botanical, comb-like flowers, dye pot journey, eco print dress, eco-dyeing, eco-friendly, fern-like leaves, grevillea robusta, logwood dye, natural dyeing, pre-mordant cotton, purple, repurpose clothing, silky oak, violet-purple, wearable art
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why do leaf decay?
Leaf decay is a complex mechanism involving bacterial, fungal and chemical processes. As the plant material is broken down, numerous intermediate chemicals are formed, some water-soluble, and some not. Organic acids and tannin also result in leaf decomposition. These new … Continue reading
Posted in eco printing
Tagged Acer macrophyllum, bacterial, beauty of nature, big leaf maple, botanical, cotton, decayed matter, deciduous tree, design of perfection, eco-dyeing, eco-friendly, Eucalyptus, fungal and chemical process, greeting cards, leaf decay, leaf decomposition, living foliage, merino silk, mother nature, natural dyeing, Oregon maple, palate of colors, persimmon leaf, pre-mordant cotton, silk, tannins, why do leaf decay
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natural dyeing, stork’s-bill weed
Last weekend, the sun was nice and warm with a cool breeze. It was a perfect day to be outside this time of the year, weeding and cleaning up the garden. Some of our fruit trees are budding, and the … Continue reading
batik painting
Last month, I took a class in batik painting at Jadi Batik Gallery, a handicraft center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The gallery is located in a busy street, where it is easily accessible to an array of fine dining and shopping for both … Continue reading
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