Tuesday 26 October 2010

Rust Dyeing

 I have been having fun with rust dyeing. So simple-just rusty nails , silk and dye.


Half the fun is opening the packages.
 You never know quite what will come out

and despite the expression on my face I  am really pleased with this one.


 I love them and they are quite my newest passion !

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And they are lovely to felt with.
The one on the left in the picture  is felted with some of  my fabulous 15 micron merino.






.I am  taking these to the Textile Fair at Duchy Square Centre for Creativity this weekend 29th and 30th October . Ok an unashamed plug but it looks to be a fantastic event with some very interesting stalls so get there if you can.
See you there I hope.
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15 comments:

  1. Leigh27 October 2010 at 02:39

    Wow, Helen. What fun! I really like that one you're holding. Quite stunning.

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  2. Helen27 October 2010 at 07:49

    Thanks Leigh

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  3. Debbie27 October 2010 at 13:26

    Hi Helen, That looks fantastic - I have a vague memory of doing rust and indigo dyeing with you years and years ago, this looks far more fun!!
    Sorry I won't be at Duchy Square, apparently I should have have been invited! Never mind I'm sure you'll all have a ball!
    Love Deb

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  4. FeltersJourney27 October 2010 at 16:06

    Helen they are absolutley GORgeous!

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  5. Helen27 October 2010 at 16:58

    Hi Debbie- it is a real shame - Especially as your and my stock compliments each other. It would have been good to catch up too..sigh.... You will have to hassle them for next year. Incidentally what about Fibre East? are you doing that I am planning on going.
    Thank you feltersjourney -They are really fabulous to felt with too. :)

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  6. Debbie27 October 2010 at 17:57

    I think you need longer arms, Helen!

    It was great having time to actually chat and look at your beautiful work "in real life" when you visited our Guild - makes a change from our usual snatched two minute conversations en route to the loo/cafe at shows!

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  7. Helen27 October 2010 at 19:28

    Yes and longer legs too! The world is not made for 4ft 10" women .
    Thank you I really enjoyed my visit to the Guild and as you say not for once being ships in the night!

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  8. kathyinozarks28 October 2010 at 12:08

    your pieces are gorgeous-I discovered rust dyeing a couple years ago-and just love it too-so fun to open up and see what happened

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  9. Laughingrat29 October 2010 at 19:45

    These are splendid. Great results!

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  10. Robin Paris29 October 2010 at 23:29

    Hi Helen
    Sorry will miss you at Duchy Square this weekend, hope it goes brilliantly!
    Cheers Robin

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  11. cedar30 October 2010 at 02:27

    So fun, rust dyeing must be in the air, as I just order India Flints book so it was wonderful to see your success with rusty nails, and l5 MICRON !!!I don't think I have ever had that to play with...nice work Helen

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  12. Shani31 October 2010 at 11:59

    thrilled to meet you (and yours) yesterday. Inspired as always...

    Off to play with scarf and inks..
    best wishes
    Shani

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  13. Helen1 November 2010 at 12:32

    Thank you one and all for your nice comments about my rust dyeing.
    I am just about to rush & put and put some silk into soak because I am enjoying it so much.
    The event at Duchy Square was great but the travelling was very tiring and now DH and I are recuperating a bit.
    Sorry not to see you Robin -lovely to meet you Shani -
    Heigh ho now back to work getting ready for teaching tonight!

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  14. Digitalgran5 November 2010 at 19:03

    These rust dyed fabrics are beautifu Helen. I've just had a lovely catch-up on your blog.

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  15. anastasia23 December 2010 at 03:36

    lovely! the delicate vining is very fetching. i sometimes have a similar look on my face when i feel my glasses slipping; i've been accused of being in a foul mood several times, when i really wasn't, just my glasses slipping!

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