Here is a link to a post on my blog where I did step by step photographed instructions for sun dyeing with flowers and leaves, Enjoy! quillcottage.blogspot.com/2012/06/sun-printing-fabric-with-coffee-and.html

Thank you so very much!

Yes I ironed the paper with a warm dry iron after they completely air dried. Can you tell me which portion of the video where I mentioned “processed these” so I can reference back to it? It has been a while ago that I made the video, I will review to see what I said.

The colored papers are called Construction Paper. Here in the US we can buy it from local department or craft stores and it is readily available on Amazon. Here is a link for a 50 sheet package, you can purchase in different brands and package sizes: Tru-Ray Construction Paper P103031, 10 Classic Colors, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets a.co/d/563e6Lr

Thank you, enjoy!

Construction paper, here in the US, is considered a children’s art paper and is used widely in younger grades of schools. It is a thick brightly dyed paper made from wood pulp, water, recycled paper, and synthetic or organic dye. It is usually not color fast and will over time fade and when really old become brittle. Crayola markets a premium brand but there are many brands and for this experiment I used a cheap off brand from a dollar store. To help with preserving it after dyeing and drying before use in page binding I would recommend coating pages with a sealant. If you google “construction paper” or look on Amazon you will find many options.

Construction paper is made from shredded wood pulp and water mixed to a thick paste consistency then recycled paper and dye are added and paper sheets are formed. From what I can gather some colorants are synthetic and some are organic. I guess it would be up to the individual to determine if they would choose to use it or not. Some artists are purist and want totally organic compounds and some are not. I guess one would need to research the labels to determine what type of dyes were used. I do not over worry much over paper items as no matter how organic or acid free a paper is over time it will deteriorate. I hope this answers your question. Thank you for viewing.

The supply list is in the drop down box under the video. I don’t have any written instructions just a supply list. The only still photos I have would be on my Facebook Page and they are only of the finished dry papers. You can pause the video as I am showing them to see the results. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it!

Absolutely!

I am not sure why the link is not working. I deleted it and posted the supply list in the drop down box under the video for ease of finding it. Hope you enjoy trying this!

Thank you, I hope you give it a try!

I have done flower pounding as well as sun dyeing, I need to look, I may have done tutorials on those on my blog years ago. If I can find the posts I will send you another reply with links. Those are great video ideas! We are just coming into Spring here so it’s a great time to think about filming those to post here on KZfaq, thanks for the content suggestion.

I am so glad you enjoyed the video. It is never ever too late to try something new! I too am a late bloomer, it is wonderful to discover new things. Wishing you much success in your art journey.

I am glad you enjoyed the video. Best results in your eco dye!