Boiled Shibori
Boiled Shibori Hi, this is my blog sharing art, design and textiles techniques. This technique uses heat to manipulate the shape of the fabric. Strings can be used or objects can be tied into the fabric which is then emerged into boiling water and cooked. Materials used in samples: Fabric (Cotton/ chiffon/ silk). String. Hard Materials (Marbles, coins, stones). Water. Metal Pan. Cooker. Dye/ Inks/ Paints. This sample uses just string, brusho inks and cotton fabric. I have used string to tie sections of the fabric and then boiled the fabric in water for 30 minutes. Once dry I dye the fabric using a range of methods. After dying I allow to dry again before removing the strings. Boiled Shibori with Coins To create this sample I have used a plain grey cotton fabric. I have then tied coins into the fabric into different sections to create a striped effect. I have then boiled the fabric for 30 minutes on a medium heat. When boiling the fabric must be cooked at a medium heat and add additi