Properties & Qualities
Application
Accessories Clothing Furnishing Product
Qualities
2D Colourful
Colour
Green
Sample Information
Date of Creation
April 27th, 2023
Dimensions
60 x 40 cm
Culture & Context
Chlorophyllin is a green pigment which is essential in the photosynthesis of a plant. The pigment in natural dyeing is extracted from nettles and herbs like alfalfa. This is a relatively new dye extract and green was traditionally made by over-dyeing indigo and weld. |
Process & Production
After printing with iron I’ve rinsed out my fabric with cold water and left for a few hours to dampen – this helps get an even coverage of dye. I mix a teaspoon of chlorophyllin with a little hot water to make a paste and then gradually add more hot water ensuring all the powder is well blended. Add to a large dye pot of simmering water, let the mixture simmer for a few hours then let cool slightly before adding the fabric. Switch the heat off and continue to stir the fabric to ensure the coverage is even. leave overnight. Rinse the fabric out with water and dry. Steam for an hour to fix the dye and ink. |
Credits
Craft Maker
Sarah Diver Lang
Library Contributor
Sarah Diver Lang
Photographer
Sarah Diver Lang