Chlorophyllin

Ethical Making

Sustainable

Traditional

After printing with Iron I have over dyed with Chlorophyllin which is a green natural dye made from a mixture of nettle and alfalfa herb.

Material

Fiber
Pigments and glazes

Craft

Textiles

General Technique

Surface modifying

Specific Technique

natural dyeing

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