DIY screen printing at home – this may sound complex, but it is absolutely possible. Even classic screen printing with light-sensitive emulsion works at home – and it is worth it: this method is far more durable than printing with cut-out stencil motifs. What you need for it: the right equipment, enough dark space – and a proper printing table. And of course: patience and a joy for experimenting. Exposing the screen. For this…
Dyeing with natural colour pigments is no simple undertaking – and that is precisely what makes it so fascinating. The correct and most ecological preparation of the pigments is often accompanied by the preparation of the material to be dyed. What is important here: the chosen colours should be as lightfast and wash-resistant as possible – meaning they should neither fade quickly nor lose intensity when washed. Two of the few natural plant-based colour pigments that…
SnapPap is one of my favourite discoveries of recent years – a special creative paper that combines the advantages of paper and fabric. SnapPap is machine washable, can be dyed, printed and sewn with a sewing machine – making it wonderfully suited to textile creations of all kinds. The material consists of more than 60% cellulose, obtained from…
