Looks fabulous Louise. I did a pair of white cargo pants that I pre mordanted with soy milk x 2. That process done 2 years ago. Been awhile since I ecoprinted. I used similar leaves and a tin can and already simmering eucalyptus dye bath. Simmered for 2 hours. Left to partly dry and then unbundled. More like peach colour imprints. Though I did wrap the rather can with piece of cotton first. How long do you wait to unbundle? Thanks Kay
Often I unwrap as soon as the bundle has cooled – I find that waiting longer doesn’t make any noticeable difference, and that the cooking time, dyestuff and mordanting method are more important factors for the final result.
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Looks fabulous Louise. I did a pair of white cargo pants that I pre mordanted with soy milk x 2. That process done 2 years ago. Been awhile since I ecoprinted. I used similar leaves and a tin can and already simmering eucalyptus dye bath. Simmered for 2 hours. Left to partly dry and then unbundled. More like peach colour imprints. Though I did wrap the rather can with piece of cotton first. How long do you wait to unbundle? Thanks Kay
Often I unwrap as soon as the bundle has cooled – I find that waiting longer doesn’t make any noticeable difference, and that the cooking time, dyestuff and mordanting method are more important factors for the final result.