Comments on: Unique batik http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/ the crafty adventures of a polymer-clay-sewing-and-loom-knitting-afflicted girl Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:12:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Lisa http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16218 Lisa Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:21:34 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16218 I once dyed a bucket hat that wasn't cotton - not sure what it was, actually. The dye took, but the color was not as vibrant, and it took on a bit of a grayer hue. THe company I get the dyes from has some information on dying different fabrics <a href="http://www.dharmatrading.com/dyepaint/guide.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> that might help. You know, now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure the <a href="http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/05/30/all-scrunched-up/" rel="nofollow">shirts I scrunch dyed</a> have some spandex content, and they came out <i>very</i> vibrant. I once dyed a bucket hat that wasn’t cotton - not sure what it was, actually. The dye took, but the color was not as vibrant, and it took on a bit of a grayer hue. THe company I get the dyes from has some information on dying different fabrics here that might help.

You know, now that I think about it, I’m pretty sure the shirts I scrunch dyed have some spandex content, and they came out very vibrant.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16217 Lisa Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:09:54 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16217 Ooh, that does sound nice. I have some thrift store boots that would be perfect! Not to wish the rest of the summer away or anything, but I really enjoy sweater weather... Ooh, that does sound nice. I have some thrift store boots that would be perfect! Not to wish the rest of the summer away or anything, but I really enjoy sweater weather…

]]> By: Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16178 Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:00:32 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16178 What a cool way to do batik! I've done the wax thing, but your way looks a lot easier! Thanks for letting us know about it. What a cool way to do batik! I’ve done the wax thing, but your way looks a lot easier! Thanks for letting us know about it.

]]> By: NesieJean http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16155 NesieJean Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:59:31 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16155 Love that skirt! It looks so cute on you. I'm definitely going to try this. <small>See what NesieJean has been blogging about: <a href="http://wiggysistersart.blogspot.com/2008/08/school-is-back-in-session-and-no.html" rel="nofollow">School Days again - darn it!</a></small> Love that skirt! It looks so cute on you. I’m definitely going to try this.

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]]> By: Kim http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16147 Kim Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:33:46 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16147 That skirt looks amazing. Now i am going to have to try dying fabric. I'll blame you when DH complains :) <small>See what Kim has been blogging about: <a href="http://therandomramblingsofaworkingmom.blogspot.com/2008/08/finished-quilt-garden-party.html" rel="nofollow">Finished Quilt & Garden Party</a></small> That skirt looks amazing. Now i am going to have to try dying fabric. I’ll blame you when DH complains :)
See what Kim has been blogging about: Finished Quilt & Garden Party

]]> By: Lisa http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16143 Lisa Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:03:16 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16143 Heh, gush away. I don't mind :-) I don't think I'd have the patience for traditional batik, but this was just my speed - I did this in a few hours, including the time it took to sew the skirt! Heh, gush away. I don’t mind :-)

I don’t think I’d have the patience for traditional batik, but this was just my speed - I did this in a few hours, including the time it took to sew the skirt!

]]> By: Laura http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16138 Laura Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:42:14 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16138 That looked like a lot of fun! I love that skirt, too! <small>See what Laura has been blogging about: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10763231" rel="nofollow">Vibrant necklace - karmabeads</a></small> That looked like a lot of fun! I love that skirt, too!

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]]> By: Kristin http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16136 Kristin Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:39:38 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16136 I love the results of the dyeing projects you do! I do have a question though- have you ever dyed something that was a cotton blended with something else, like spandex or nylon? If so, do these dyes you like to use work ok? I love the results of the dyeing projects you do! I do have a question though- have you ever dyed something that was a cotton blended with something else, like spandex or nylon? If so, do these dyes you like to use work ok?

]]> By: Teresa http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16131 Teresa Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:55:49 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16131 Your batiks all turned out beautiful! I am so impressed. And that skirt looks great. I love fall colors! <small>See what Teresa has been blogging about: <a href="http://handmadedaily.blogspot.com/2008/08/sending-one-to-you.html" rel="nofollow">Sending One To You</a></small> Your batiks all turned out beautiful! I am so impressed. And that skirt looks great. I love fall colors!

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]]> By: Jen http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/26/unique-batik/#comment-16130 Jen Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:50:56 +0000 http://www.lisaclarke.net/?p=756#comment-16130 wow that skirt is GORGEOUS! You are just a wealth of creative talent, aren't you :) <small>See what Jen has been blogging about: <a href="http://thelangefamily.blogspot.com/2008/08/new-lifejacket.html" rel="nofollow">A new lifejacket</a></small> wow that skirt is GORGEOUS! You are just a wealth of creative talent, aren’t you :)
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