Explore using soy wax as a resist on fabric to create a sophisticated look of multi-dimensional layering in easy to do steps. You will work with fabric dyes to create a rich color palette. We will discuss the layering of colors. You will dye paint on the cloth before using a wax resist. We will use found objects as well as traditional tjaps (copper blocks) for stamping into the cloth using soy wax.  Then another layer of dye will be applied. I will demonstrate methods of wax removal, which is an easier process and less toxic than paraffin or bee’s wax. Participants will leave with their own uniquely dyed and patterned cloth.

Great Lakes Fiber Festival, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH 44691

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