Tag Archives: scarlet oak (quercus coccinea)

contact prints on leggings

Posted on September 3, 2015 by mltai

I was out last weekend to shop for some leggings. With luck, I also found some plain white tights. They are just perfect for this idea that I had in mind for some time to try printing on synthetic fiber (blend … Continue reading →

Posted in dyeing, wearable art | Tagged common rue, contact printing on leggings, eco-dyeing, eco-friendly, Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus ficifolia, Eucalyptus radiata, herb-of-grace, mélange of botanicals, natural dyeing, nylon/spandex leggings, nylon/spandex tights, red flowering gum, red gum, Ruta graveolens, scarlet oak (quercus coccinea), synthetic fiber | 8 Comments

color palette from leaves

Posted on September 23, 2014 by mltai

As summer moves on and fall rapidly approaches, the foliage on deciduous trees has begun to change colors and shortly they will become the focus of attention signaling that autumn is here. During this time, something magical and delightful happens to the leaves of … Continue reading →