albedo

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This one below was previously ecoprinted with eucalyptus on dupion–i was amazed that the print and colours from that stayed!

So, i learned that brazilwood’s dye components can separate on their own, creating a wonderful range of shades. There’s no control on how and where it does it, but oh the results!

Layering the hollyhock blooms and silk has resulted in some different effects, with the bottom one that most intense and most saturated with colour (of course it *is* in the bottom with all the liqueur )—the one that was on top, posted yesterday, has the most colour separation and differentiation.I’m also going to see if i can get a second batch from the now almost slimy blooms. Seems to be a lot of colour left, so who knows?

I’m still struggling with the damned madder—next experiments with it will be in a clean pot i think–and with the candy thermometer!

Now what shall i do with these beauties? I hate to admit it, but often i’m afraid to cut into or even add stitch–one wants to accent the stunners, not stun the accents I hesitate to make bags or scarves as they’re so “done”, but *i* don’t have any myself with my fabrics! Yes, perhaps some luscious little bags. Haven’t touched my beads in awhile so a little delicate stitching and maybe some dangly shiny bits.

It’s also time to drag the fermenting walnuts out of the Dye Dungeon. Greyman is sure i’m “toxicing” our air down there and wants me to deal with it.