How To Bundle-Dye With Botanical Flowers on Silk and Linen
I'm excited that we finally launched our DIY Bundle-Dye kit thanks to all of your interest and support! The kit provides everything you need to do this project right away, with detailed instructions.
If I've learned anything during the pandemic, the process of making art has such a healing power for our soul. Each piece of cloth will come out differently and uniquely perfect for you. I hope you enjoy the process!
Materials Needed:
- Natural fiber cloth washed and mordanted (kit includes pre-mordanted piece of 20 x 20 silk and linen hand towel). Silk is the easiest fiber to work with for beginners if you don't plan to mordant your cloth.
- About 10g each of your favorite dried florals. Fresh florals work as well! (Organic dried Marigold, Chamomile, and Saffron included in kit)
- Cotton Twine (included in kit)
- Steamer pot (not included in kit) or cheese cloth over a pot works as well.
NOTE: Our kit includes separate instructions for the silk bundle-dye. Below are the steps taken to bundle-dye our linen hand towel that is included in the kit as well. These linen come pre-mordanted so that your colors are deeper, brighter, and lasts longer.
With any natural dyeing process, the beauty is the changes in color over time. Depending on what look you're going for, and whether or not your fabric is pre-treated, the outcome may look different.
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This was our finished product! Heat set with an iron before use. Alternatively, you may put it in the dryer (for the linen).
I hope you enjoyed the bundle-dyeing process and results. Once you start, it's quite addicting and we encourage you to try these methods with other natural fibered items in your home! For videos, check out our video reels on our IG page @shopirroirro. And don't forget to tag us with your finished projects!