First Eco Print Unveiled

Here's the evergreen pear leaf print that has been sitting for several days after being steamed. Nice colors, but not the clear leaf definition I was hoping for.



Now I'm trying some other leaves on fabrics with different mordants to see what works. I steamed them two days ago, but they still have to sit a while to develop their pattern. I peeked at one, and so far the peach leaf and the rose-scented geranium seem to have the most promise. The rose-scented geranium has the added advantage of making the whole bundle smell good!



This is a piece that I folded and dyed with eucalyptus bark. It's a lovely reddish-brown. The light rectangles and black spots are from the bulldog clips I used to clamp it.



I kind of like the way that it gradates from light to dark. The darker end was on the outside of the clamped bundle, and the lighter end was inside. Once it dries, I think I'll fold or tie it into a different pattern, and overdye with nettles, hoping to get a good green.