Clear bright leaf prints on cotton, simply and naturally.
If you are new to eco-printing on cotton, appreciate a simple approach and don’t want to use weird or dangerous ingredients, then welcome. You are in the right place.
In this ecourse you’ll get a thorough grounding in choosing and preparing your fabric, choosing and preparing leaves, and then folding or rolling up and cooking your bundles.
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Who is this course suitable for?
This ecourse is suitable for complete beginners, or for anyone who struggles to get good results on cotton and other plant-base fabric. You’ll be carefully guided through each step of the process through videos, written notes and photos.
Does this course focus on eucalyptus leaves?
No! Although it’s no secret that they are my favourite, I also demonstrate how to do test prints and bundles with other leaves including rose and maple
Is the price in US or Australian dollars?
All prices are in Australian Dollars. If you live outside Australia, head here to convert them into your currency.
How long can I access the course?
You will have ongoing access to all the lessons and videos for many years. So if you want to come back to it later, no worries!
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Curriculum
- Welcome
- Eco-printing supplies
- Making mordants
- Choosing and gathering leaves
- Preparing leaves
- Choosing plant-based fabric and clothing
- Scouring plant-based fabric and clothing
- Mordanting cotton with iron
- Doing test prints
- Basic rolling and bundling technique: tank top
- Cooking eco-print bundles
- Rolling a piece of fabric
- Rolling garments with sleeves
- Combining alum and iron mordants
- Aftercare: washing, drying and wearing
- Eco-printing over failed or faded prints
- A final blessing
Course Features
- Lectures 17
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 115
- Assessments Yes
