Resist dyeing

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Last year, ikat was the big trend in fabric. This year, it’s shibori. The fashion world has adopted the name shibori to apply to any number of shaped-resist patterns. But shibori is a Japanese word encompassing various types of shaped resist created through the manipulation of fabric. Many textile-producing cultures have their own name for tie-and-dye--you may be most familiar with the term “tie-and-dye” or just “tie dye”.

Using the amazing shapes found in nature and a new way of eco printing, capture intricate details. Resist Method of Eco Printing allows many possibilities

shibori

Flour resist with fabric paint

Looking to stir up a little fun in the kitchen? Try dyeing with resists from the kitchen! You can create many of the same effects as wax batik techniques using resists off your pantry shelf.

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