Eco-printing on Paper 101

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 5 customer ratings

(5 customer reviews)

$99.00

Category: Ecourses

Capture the beauty of nature on paper.

Maybe you’ve dabbled in eco-printing on paper, but the results weren’t what you hoped for.

Maybe you have yet to try it, and you’d love someone to hold your hand while you jump in.

Or maybe you just want to expand your understanding and your techniques, or connect with other eco-printers working with paper.

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Eco-printing on paper doesn’t need to be mysterious, complicated or frustrating.

Instead, let’s make it simple, joyful and successful ✨✨

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EPOP101 is for you if:

You want inspiration and accountability to get started with eco-printing on paper, or to deepen your practice.
You’re overwhelmed by all the different variables – paper, leaves, cooking time, boiling vs steaming, wrapping tightly vs loosely, and I could go on!
You want to be able to unwrap eco-print bundles and feel confident about finding something beautiful inside. No more throwing random leaves on paper and hoping for the best!

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This course is organised into 4 weeks of pre-recorded lessons, so you can join in from any timezone. You’ll have ongoing access for many years, so you can move through it at your own pace.

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EPOP101 LESSONS

Resource library

Sustainable eco-print practices
Materials list and safety guidelines
Ideas for dyestuff to try
Saving and storing leaves
How to make an iron mordant
How to mordant paper
Ironing crinkled prints
Eco-printing with children

Week One: Testing leaves and paper

Begin to understand all the variables, and get to know your local leaves.

Week Two: Stacked and rolled bundles cooked in dye baths

Different ways to wrap bundles, including wrapping tightly vs wrapping loosely, and exploring simple dye bath effects.

Week Three: Dye before and dye after eco-printing

Making a dyebath and 2 methods for creating coloured backgrounds.

Week Four: Making and using dye blankets

Elevate your eco-prints with coloured sections around the leaves, including intricate lace detail.

Bonus lessons:

Improving pale prints
Creating seasonal cards for the festive season
Drawing over eco-prints

PLUS An eco-print community

If you join us for the live round of the course, you’ll be able to access our private Facebook group where you can ask questions, show your results and connect with other eco-printers. Or if you prefer, connect on Instagram with our hashtag #epop101

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Please note that all prices are in Australian Dollars. If you live outside Australia, head here to convert them into your currency.

5 reviews for Eco-printing on Paper 101

Rated 5 out of 5
Julianne (verified owner) – November 14, 2024
I’m halfway through Gumnut Magic’s EPOP101 course and have enjoyed every part of it so far. The course structure is well designed and the written notes and videos are very clear. It’s great to have all the information presented simply and clearly in logical and manageable lessons.
I had been a bit overwhelmed previously with so much information on the internet about eco-dyeing and didn’t really know where to start, but this step-by-step course has been a great introduction for me. Definitely read the introduction and do the preparation steps before starting lesson 1. Every exercise has produced interesting results and given me the confidence to experiment further.
Rated 5 out of 5
Julie Sheil (verified owner) – November 15, 2024
I’ve really enjoyed Louise’s Eco Printing on Paper course so far. With just one lesson to go, I’ve already learned so much. The lessons present a lot of information, but because they are so well organized and thought out, it doesn’t feel overwhelming. I also enjoy the private class Facebook group where we share our successes and failure, and get encouragement and suggestions from Louise.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous – November 15, 2024
This class is fantastic and I’m just beginning. I have taken a number of art related on-line classes and Louise’s class is too-notch. She is clear, motivational, responsive and talented. Not only am I learning new things, I am creating beautiful things from the nature in my own yard.
Rated 5 out of 5
Kaye Tidey (verified owner) – November 15, 2024
I had done a little bit of ecoprinting on paper before I started Louise’s course. I’m really learning a lot from following her clear instructions and systematic approach. Her videos are easy to follow and show fantastic results to inspire me. I like the way the course is structured over 4 weeks in manageable chunks. I’m looking forward to completing week 3 lessons.
Rated 5 out of 5
Lyn (verified owner) – November 18, 2024
I am loving the workshop. Thank you!!!

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Should I start with an ebook or ecourse?

There are beginner options for both ebooks and ecourses, while my ecourses also offer some advanced options. Some of the information crosses over both, but there is also unique information in both. So it really comes down to your personal preference. Perhaps you prefer learning through videos or through reading. Or perhaps you will enjoy supplementing the learning from one with the other.

How do I access the course after registering and paying?

At the top of the page, click ‘Log in’ and then ‘My courses’. Click on the course you want to begin, then choose any lesson to get started. To track your progress through each course, click the ‘complete’ button at the bottom of each lesson as you go.

How do I download my ebook purchase?

After purchasing, you can download the ebook from my website straight away. You will also be emailed a download link. If you have trouble downloading on a phone, please try again on a tablet or desktop computer.

You can also find your ebook purchases in your profile dashboard after you log in – click the ‘ebook’ tab. If you ever lose your pdf, come here to re-download it.

Ecourses FAQs

What does each ecourse include?

The main processes or techniques are taught through video lessons. There are also written notes and photographs to supplement your learning. You can ask questions on each lesson and there is also email support if you need it.

Do you only use eucalyptus leaves?

It’s not secret that eucalyptus leaves are my favourite. But all of my ecourses also cover a range of other leaves from around the world, including maple, rose and blackberry. In the Intro to Cotton module, I also guide you in how to choose and test additional plants that might have eco-printing potential.

I’ve already read your Gum Leaf Alchemy ebook or done a workshop with you. Will I still find your ecourses useful?

The content of the Intro to Cotton Living Colour module overlaps with this ebook and my workshops, although there is some new content too. All the other modules cover new techniques that I haven’t shared elsewhere. For example – different mordants and binders, dye blankets and iron blankets, additional ways to fold bundles, and methods of combining eco-printing and shibori techniques on both wool and cotton.

The Iso Dye Club has some overlap with my Plant Poetry ebook, but there is plenty of new content in there too.

Do I have to complete the ecourse within a set timeframe?

No, you will have continual access to the course material for as long as each ecourse exists, so you can work through it at your own pace.

Ebooks FAQs

Which ebook should I start with?

If you want to learn how to eco-print on cotton, Gum Leaf Alchemy is definitely the one to start with. Although it focuses on eucalyptus leaves, it also gives step by step instructions for the entire process. The Leaf Guide has been written as a follow up guide which delves into each of the 25 leaves, but assumes this prior knowledge of the process.

Leaf and Colour is perfect if you want to combine eco-printing and natural dyeing techniques, or to use soy milk binder. And if you are looking to work with paper rather than fabric, check out Plant Poetry.

Do I need special software to read the ebooks?

The ebooks are all saved as PDFs, so any software that uses that file type will work. I use Adobe Acrobat.

Can I print the ebooks out?

Of course! You can print them out from your home computer. Some people also like to get them printed and bound.

Are they available in any other languages?

Besides the Spanish version of Gum Leaf Alchemy, I don’t have any other translations available yet, sorry! If you would like to use Google Translate, after purchase I can send you a special text document for this purpose.

I don’t live in Australia. Will The Leaf Guide cover plants that grow near me?

Most of the plants covered are not Australian natives and I have intentionally chosen plants from different regions of the world. That said, there is a focus on those that grow in temperate climates.

Can I use the same method for eco-printing on wool or silk?

Most of the method covered in Gum Leaf Alchemy also works on wool or silk. The main difference is that cotton needs mordanting while animal fibres don’t. You can still use a mordant on animal fibres if you want darker colours but go easy as too much iron mordant can damage them. Silk and wool also need longer cooking times than cotton, of about 2 hours. Finally, fresh leaves are often better for wool and silk, whereas I often soak my leaves when dyeing on cotton. If you are interested in eco-printing on wool, check out my ‘Wool and Shibori’ ecourse.

Got any questions not covered here? Please email me via louise@gumnutmagic.com

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