Natural Dyes- Camellias and Hibiscus Tea

 Finished Hand-Dyed and Signed Devore Satin Scarf

Underwater Pattern  of shimmering Rayon Satin on a sheer background of Silk Chiffon

Approximately 15 x 60" plus additional 9" fringe
Available for sale

I had some dye left over from my Pink Perfection Camellia blend I posted a few days ago. But not enough. So I added some water and a few Hibiscus tea bags. 

Before rinsing

Camellias and Hibuscus with Fringe

$59.00

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Natural Dyes--Mango Onion

Finished Hand-Dyed and Signed Devore Satin Scarf

Underwater Pattern  of shimmering Rayon Satin on a sheer background of Silk Chiffon

Approximately 15 x 60" (no fringe)

15 x 60" Original, signed, SOLD

Some pictures from the process.

Rinsed, dyed using mango skins and cinnamon. Too light for my taste.

2nd dyeing using yellow onion skins.

Unrinsed silk after dyeing.

Finished. Darker than it really is.

True to color.

Natural Dyes--Lantana Tumeric

Finished Hand-Dyed Devore Satin Scarf

Curls Pattern  of shimmering Rayon Satin on a sheer background of Silk Chiffon

Approximately 15 x 60" (no fringe)
SOLD

Original, signed, available for purchase.

Some pictures from the process.

Lantana petals from the neighborhood.

Silk after simmering in lantana juice and tumeric

Silk drained before rinsing.

Silk rinsed with leftover dye.

Voila!

Natural Dyes--Pink Perfection

Finished Hand-Dyed and Signed Devore Satin Scarf

Leaf Pattern  of shimmering Rayon Satin on a sheer background of Silk Chiffon

Approximately 15 x 60" (no fringe)

Available for sale

I've been noticing a huge, laden camellia bush from my kitchen window. I'm thinking most camellias have come and gone this season, but this one is still going to town. Upon closer look, I confirmed that it is the one called Pink Perfection. I was curious to see what possible dye might come from it. The flowers on the ground half-filled up a grocery bag. I noticed a few red camellias nearby, so I threw those in too.

Here are pictures of the process.

Camellias and silk simmering.

Silk scarf after simmering. I chose not to strain the petals out of the dye.

Rinsed silk with the residual dye for another piece.

Dried and ironed.

Available for sale.

Signed, one of a kind.

$49.00

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Natural Dyes--Champagne Over Beets

Trying my hand at natural dyes, I turned to a couple of cans of beets. Thought I'd get a yummy, rich, beety color. Instead, it turned out to look more like champagne. It seems that just because a food stains doesn't mean it also dyes well. And so begins a new journey of discovery.

Finished Hand-Dyed and Signed Devore Satin Scarf

Chrysanthemum Pattern  of shimmering Rayon Satin on a sheer background of Silk Chiffon

Approximately 15 x 60" (no fringe)

SOLD

LIMITED EDITION SILK REPRODUCTIONS

Original designs hand painted on silk.

Then digitally printed on satin silk.

10" X 70"

Each comes with its own message.

Only a few left. Truly, a limited edition!

FULL BLOOM

Message with Full Bloom: 

Let the Light of Who You Are

shine in all its brilliance

and color.

GIFTS OF LOVE

Message with Gifts of Love:

Don’t wait for an excuse

to be generous

with yourself

and with others.

LOVE EVERLASTING

Message with Love Everlasting:

Know that you are loved

NOW

and for all times.

SURPRISE

Message with Surprise:

It is true after all:

Being fully present

is the best present of all.

Scarf Choices

The Gifts of Love $35.00 USD Full Bloom $35.00 USD Surprise $35.00 USD Love Everlasting $35.00 USD

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HAND PAINTED SCARVES 8"x54"

These are the last of the scarves this size I will be doing.

All of them are one of a kind originals, hand painted on 100% Habotai silk.

Currently available on my online store.

ANGELFISH--collaboration design with Anita Clay

PURPLE DANCERS-collaboration design with Geoff Harrison

PURPLE DOLPHINS

JEREMIAH 29 IN SILVER--AVAILABLE ALSO IN GOLD

PINK RIBBON SCARVES 11x60"

All these are one of a kind originals, hand painted on 100% Habotai silk. 

11 x 60"

Hand wash cold water. Iron face down.

Currently available in my online store.

PINK RIBBON DANCER

PINK RIBBON POLKA DOTS

PINK RIBBON HEARTS

HAND PAINTED SCARVES 11x60"

Hand painted and signed originals on 11x60" Habotai silk. 

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DEEP PURPLES

GREEN BLUE POLKA DOTS

LIGHT GREEN SWIRLS

PASTELS

INTO THE SPRING

AFTER GLOW

CELEBRATION IN TURQUOISE

Scarf Choices

Deep Purples $42.00 USD Green Blue Polka Dots $42.00 USD Light Green Swirls $42.00 USD Pastels $42.00 USD Into the Spring $42.00 USD After Glow $42.00 USD Celebration in Turquoise $42.00 USD

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SOLD SCARVES

PHOENIX RISING

CELEBRATION IN SCARLET

GREEN BLUE PLAID

SPRINGTIME