Rust dyeing - preparation, results, and assembling . . .

Rust dyeing with wire wool on linen

Rust dyeing with wire wool on linen- detail

Rust dyeing with wire wool on cotton organdie

Drawn thread work on linen, preparation for rust dyeing

Drawn thread work on linen, preparation for rust dyeing - detail of weaving 

Rust dyeing results - assembled

Rust dyeing results - assembled - detail showing gathering, fraying, and lace

Rust Dyeing . . .

Recently, I went on a weekend workshop of Rust Dyeing with Alice Fox . . . 

Box of rusty split pins

My board of rusty wrapped specimens

Thread wrapped round rusty split pins, and dipped in tea to help the rust dyeing process

After the rust dyeing process, I start to assemble my dyed pieces

Rust dyeing involves, natural fabrics, threads and fibres, rusty objects, and tea used to create marks on fabrics and thread, which can be used in embroidery and textile art.