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Solar Dyed Tote Bags
September 22, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
$25
Our good friend & popular workshop leader Janice Shields is back with a fun new project!
Using pressed leaves, flowers, and solar dyes you will create beautiful canvas tote bags.
SolarFast dyes are colorless out of the bottle, but develop into beautifully vibrant and permanent hues when exposed to sunlight. You can select from several colors to blend, use a spray applicator or a sponge, so each will be unique.
To create a print, simply brush SolarFast onto fabric, place the objects on top, expose to sunlight, and watch the color magically appear. The bags will be rinsed in a wash that stops the dying process. You can bring them home and machine or air dry. The bags can be washed and dried as needed and the vibrant colors will stay sharp.
Please Note! These dyes are permanent! Wear old clothes or a protective apron. It will dye your skin but a good washing or two will remove that. Wearing gloves isn’t that helpful as they make it difficult to work with the delicate vegetation.
If you want to use leaves or flowers from your own garden, they MUST BE PRESSED FLAT!
This is really fun! It’s great to do with a child. (8+ years please)
Maximum 15 participants per workshop • Each will make 2 bags