Suminagashi Dyeing on Fabric - part 1

Lorre H. demonstrates the technique of adding
ink to the tray of water
June 2017

Sue O. and Nancy S. took advantage of a Suminagashi class (also known as Japanese Marbling) last week at the Lander Art Center. It was a lot of fun and resulted in some interesting results.

adding layers of color on top of the water

The marbling ink is placed on top of the water in layers. The layers can carefully be manipulated to create swirls or pools of color.

ink floating on top of the water

fabric placed on top of the ink-covered water

dyed fabric after rinsing and pressing

The colors were quite vivid when they were wet, but once dried and pressed, they became muted.

Nancy's  collection of suminagashi dyed fabric squares
June 2017

Others in the class were more artistic with their squares.

rinsed dyed fabric squares 

completed squares

large panel of dyed fabric

Of all the fabric that was dyed that evening, this piece was by far a favorite. More photos on Monday . . .