Nuno Felted Vest (top) & Nuno Felted Jacket (middle bottom) These garments and the fabric are created as one for seamless one of a kind wearable art. Nuno felting is the process of working 100% superfine merino wool into silk fabric creating a new fabric in the process.
Both are finished with Eucalyptus Botanical Print and over-dye.
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| Nuno Felted Jacket, wool on silk, no seams, botanical dyed with eucalyptus |
Framed Botanical Print: Catalpa and Walnut on Wool
Nuno Felted (wool on silk) Botanical printed shift dress
Detail of skirt on leftDetail of rivering and
Botanical Printing on
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Botanical Dyed/Printed Up-Cycled Wearables
Above: Nuno Felted Scarf with Botanical Print
Botanical Print Wallhanging 17.5"
Eucalyptus on Wool X49"Detail Below
Silk 14X14 Pillow, close up of detail (above)
17.5 X 49" Wall Hanging Eucalyptus on Wool (Detail to Right)
Jersey wool tank with botanical printing(Left)
Botanical Print
Wall Hanging
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Botanical Print Silk Scarves
Botanical Print Wall Art
Botanical Print Shawl
Your work is beautiful. I have been dyeing silk scarfs using the "bundle" technique but the leaves aren't as pronounced as yours are. I have followed India Flint but never taken a class. I think I'm missing a step. Do you let your fabric dry outside? Any suggestions appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane! Are you using a mordent? I dip my leaves(etc) into iron water while the water is still warm before placing onto the fabric. I also give the fabric a light spray with heavily diluted vinegar. I dry inside or out depending on the weather but never in directly sunlight. I hope that helps! Keep experimenting.. it's always a surprise unwrapping the bundles!
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