November 2021 Buellwood meeting ‘Eco dye cards’

Eco plants set up to dye at workshop.

We had a large group for this Saturday event
 

 

  We had a large group open to new members on a Saturday to participate in our guild workshop with Dawn. 

  We gained a few new members who came from around the U.P. to join in.

  Welcome to those who became new members to our Buellwood Weaver and Fiber Artist Guild.

We usually meet the third Monday of each month at Finlandia in the Fiber Studio. But it was suggested we try a Saturday to encourage those who want to join us and work during the week. So we gave it a go and had nice results in November.

We are back to our usual Monday meetings at noon in the same location. But we will try the Saturday again !

Hard at work placing plant material between layers of pre mordanted card stock.

Sean and Robyn preparing cards for dye bath

Dawn is preparing the steam pot.

Unwrapping the cards after being steamed.

Cards have been steamed with a Indian corn husks to give the cards a boarder.

Interesting and lovely result with this steam bath.

 

Unwrapping the cards steamed in a clear bath.

Results of the clear bath

Lynn unwrapping her silk scarf she
prepared with eco plants.

Lynn’s result on the scarf.

The final results! Thank you Dawn for your inspiration.

Our next meeting will be Monday December 13th at noon.

Come and spin with other guild members and share your Spinning knowledge and /or pick up some tips at noon to 2:00. Finlandia has wheels and drop spindles available for your use.