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Arashi Shibori, pole wrapping, creates an interesting dye pattern in the fabric. Because I liked how my initial samples turned out (see April 13, 2016 and August 12, 2016 postings), I decided to do a small experiment. To assess the effect of the amount of compaction of the fabric has on the dye pattern, the following experiments were completed.
Experiment #1:
1. PVC pipes with caps (to reduce the amount of dye needed)
2. Three pieces of fabric cut 8″ x 45″, stitched together using a long stitch length to form a tube of fabric, and scrunched onto the pipe 3. Scrunch one piece of fabric: – loosely, about 20″ in length – moderatly, about 15″ in length – tighly, about 10″ in length
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| 8 inch wrap |
Experiment #2:
1. PVC pipes with caps (to reduce the amount of dye needed)
2. Three pieces of fabric cut 9″ x 45″, stitched together using a long stitch length to form a tube of fabric, and scrunched onto the pipe
3. Scrunch one piece of fabric:
– loosely, about 20″ in length
– moderatly, about 15″ in length
– tighly, about 10″ in length
2. Three pieces of fabric cut 9″ x 45″, stitched together using a long stitch length to form a tube of fabric, and scrunched onto the pipe
3. Scrunch one piece of fabric:
– loosely, about 20″ in length
– moderatly, about 15″ in length
– tighly, about 10″ in length
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| 9 inch wrap |
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Experiment #3:
1. PVC pipes with caps (to reduce the amount of dye needed)
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| 10 inch wrap
I now have samples that I can refer to when planning to dye fabric using this technique. Can’t wait to try some more fabric dyeing.
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