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Aug 22, 2022 · Today I'm eco printing on paper using both the steaming and boiling methods. I'm also stenciling for a little something extra on my prints!Watch my first eco...
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Eco Printing on paper or fabric is a wonderful way to make some stunning and unique pieces of art. Pop a piece of eco print paper in a frame and hang it in your foyer or give it as a Christmas gift!
Jun 6, 2018 · How to make unique eco prints using a steamer. Have you ever heard of Eco Prints? Eco printing is the process of using natural plant materials such as leaves, flowers and bark to dye paper or textiles. By their very nature, each one is unique, and the process is an excellent way of learning more about the natural environment, not least, because ...
- Mordant The Paper and Soak The Plant Materials
- Lay Out The Leaves and Flowers
- Steam The Papers
- Reveal Your Eco Prints
- What Can You Do with Your Printed papers?
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The night before you want to ecoprint, soak your sheets of paper in an alum/water solution. (Some dyers use them right away) How much alum you use depends on how much paper you wish to mordant. I soaked 10 – 8 1/2″ x 11″ pieces of paper in water mixed with 1 Tablespoon of Alum. That is probably more than the recommended amount but I didn’t feel lik...
First thing you want to do is cover your table, if necessary. If using, pour the iron solution in one container and the copper solution in another. Now, remove one sheet of paper from the alum water and fold it in half (optional). Next, you want to place the leaves and flowers on your paper, dipping them in one of the modifying solutions first, if ...
To steam your eco papers, place a rack inside the roaster pan and lay your bundle of papers on top. Add some water to the roaster and set it on your stove or hotplate. Turn the temp to ‘high’. Once the water begins to boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer your prints for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Now, turn off the heat and let your papers cool but d...
Here’s the fun part! Opening up your printed cards. I like to take photos of them before removing the leaves so that I have a reference. You would be surprised how many times I can’t accurately identify a print. Pay close attention to your leaves as you remove them. Did they print better on the front side or the back? Do you notice any negative pri...
These unique, handmade papers are a wonderful way to make some stunning and unique pieces of art. Why not pop a piece of eco dyed paper in a frame and hang it in your foyer? You can also make wonderful diy bookmarks and greeting cards. Or how about using them for special handmade Christmas gifts or Birthday presents such as beautiful, printed journ...
What kind of paper do I need?
As a general rule, you will want a somewhat sturdy paper which does not easy fall apart after soaking in water and steaming. Therefore, my preferred eco printing paper is generally a heavier water color or cardstock paper.
How do you prepare paper for ecoprints?
In order for the paper to accept and hold the natural dyes of the leaves and flowers, you will need to apply a mordant. For this experiment, I used Alum powder. All you need to do is dissolve some Alum in warm water and then soak your papers in the mixture. Note: Soy Milk mayalso be a suitable mordant, but I have personally not experimented with it on paper.
How long do you steam your prints?
There are different methods, depending on who you ask! I like to steam my paper bundles for a minimum of 1 to 1 1/2 hours in order to extract as much color as possible. After steaming, I turn off the heat sources and let my papers sit to cool off completely, usually overnight. After that time, I unbundle and check my printing process.
Check out my online, self-paced Natural Dye courses for more info on natural dyes:https://thebarefootdyer.thinkific.com/collectionsHOW TO ECO PRINT ON PAPER ...
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Jul 21, 2021 · Eco Printing on paper for beginners. Step by step tutorial on how to make your own bundles of papers using leaves and flowers. FREE Checklist
Dec 2, 2018 · Super easy way to start eco printing with paper. See amazing results without hardly any expenditure. Step by step tutorial
