Eco Print Workshops Supply list -  Aya Fiber DYEHOUSE

In the Eco-Print workshops at The Aya Fiber Studio, we will be creating samples- you may use well scoured 2nd hand fabrics torn into 14” strips ( 1-2 yd long). Strive to make smaple sized pieces that you can use in the future to recreate at home. I would rather see students leave with many samples ( both good & bad) then spend time making scarves or items to sell. Our workshops are technique driven- NOT PRODUCT

  • For INTRO classes- bring PROTEIN FIBERS ONLY ( we are not mordanting in the Intro Class)

  • 3 Day Print classes- you can bring CELLULOSE (must be mordanted)

  • Botanical Print Workshop materials list:

     

    ·     an apron,

    ·     tight fitting gloves, (surgical – several pair)

    ·     Cutters to cut leaves

    ·     scissors,

    ·     2-3 hand towels/ roll paper towel, old studio towels work well.

    ·     Large Black Plastic Trash Garbage bag

    ·     local leaves for printing and sharing,

    ·     6 -1” wood dowels 16” long

    ·     Notebook with pencil

    ·     Digital camera/phone to record your layout and compare with results.

    ·     leaves (with high tannin content) Eucalyptus can be found at florist or sometimes Trader Jo’s

    ·     plastic sheeting (painters plastic) Can purchase in Home Depot Paint Department

    ·     Old sheeting torn into 2” strips for bundling or Medical ACE Bandages.( 4-6)

     

    Fabrics/ Scarves

    Fabric’s for samples

    ·     (3) 1-yard pieces or used fabrics that can be torn into samples 14” x 36”   (Linen/ Silk / Wool)

    ·     4yd Heavy duty Flannel- ( for samples only)

     ·     1 shirt to print on if you wish to upcycle a piece of clothing ( silk/ linen- can be thrift)

    ·     1 pc Flannel large enough to fit under garment when laid flat

     ·     (3) 14” x 72” scarf- if using scarfs you will need 2.25 yard flannel for 3 scarf in addition to other fabric ( Optional)

     

     Fabric Notes:

    Thick Flannel sheeting

  • You will need 1 piece of flannel for each piece you plan to print.

  • A larger item(clothing) will require a piece of flannel large enough to lay the garment or yardage on with an overhang of at least 1” around (If flannel is unavailable you can use French terry cotton or as a last resort, old cotton sheeting)

    https://www.onlinefabricstore.com/hanes-heavy-flannel-drapery-lining-natural-fabric

    https://www.fabric.com/buy/uk-522/hanes-drapery-lining-heavy-flannel-natural

    https://www.amazon.com/Hanes-Drapery-Lining-Heavy-Flannel

    https://organiccottonplus.com

     

    Fabrics

    Note:  yardage amounts are suggestions only and will allow you to test the processes presented in the workshop.  Adjust quantities based on your fabric preferences in your work and how quickly you tend to work. Old clothing from Goodwill or other consignment stores will work well- wash well and cut into sample sized squares. You can also order smaller sized scarves to use as samples (assorted variety)

     For this class I suggest using sample sized fabrics 14” wide torn into strips from width of fabric

    . You will need flannel for blanket material for everything you print and can expect to print about 3 pieces each day

    new Fabric: Purchase from DharmaTrading.com or Thai Silk- Linen at fabricstore.com

    Purchase at least 1 yards of each fabric you plan to use, but I suggest you purchase more so that you can carry out more work at home. (Select from a few of these fabrics) For this class, we are learning techniques and not making products.

    Smaller sized samples will allow you to experiment more

    YOU CAN GET (3) 14”X 36” SAMPLES FROM A YARD OF FABRIC SO CHOOSE SEVERAL TO SAMPLE – You will need 1.25 yard of flannel for each yard of fabric ( figure 3-4 samples per day)

    • any type of Silk

    • Raw Silk (Noil)

    • Silk scarf that is no more than 14” wide. (14 x 72)

    • Linen (REQUIRES Mordants)

    • Wool Fabrics - These can also be purchased at Dharma Trading. The supply changes frequently, but this is a nice wool twill. If you search online and find another source, by all means buy. Dharma also has nice wool gauze scarves that print beautifully.

    Scarves can be used in lieu of yardage- but no larger than 14” x 72”

    ALL FABRIC WILL NEED TO BE PRE-WASHED or SCOURED before use.

    Silk and wool can be handwashed and line dried