Natural Indigo Stock Vat Online Tutorial
Curious about dyeing with indigo? Would you like a demonstration on how to create your own indigo stock vat? Beginning a new creative endeavor is always easier when you have a little guidance. Our virtual workshop is available anytime so you can learn how to create your own natural indigo vat for dyeing textiles! If you already have your indigo dye kit, you are encouraged to follow along with the video. Students can purchase an add-on Deluxe Indigo Dye Kit and revisit the video whenever they like!
Immerse yourself in the world of natural indigo by creating your own fructose indigo vat in the comfort of your own home with textile designer and artist, Hilary L. Hahn @hilarylhahn. We will walk through the steps to create your fructose indigo vat and demonstrate several of my favorite Shibori fabric folding techniques.
In this workshop you will learn:
- the history of indigo dye
- how to mix your own chemical-free, all natural indigo dye vat
- several Shibori fabric folding techniques
- how to prep your pieces for the vat
Once purchased, a link to the video will be sent to you within 72 hours and you can begin watching right away.
Use this informative workshop as a springboard for our Intro to Natural Dyes E-course! Explore the world of natural botanical dyes in this self paced course. Learn how to choose natural fabrics and the associated processes of dyeing with botanicals while creating gorgeous sustainable pieces for your home or wardrobe!