Dye Experiments, Student Work, Spring 2021

First dip in Indigo, cotton, Shibori. 

Second dip in Indigo, pulled out Shibori stitches. 

The dark marks are from safety pins inserted into folded Shibori. 

The pins, while not rusted, introduced rust. 

 Dye bath is uncertain on this one - if I recall correctly, student placed 

fabric in a red onion skin dye or walnut. 

Shibori, wrapped around PVC pipe. 

Quebracho Rojo and Logwood on cotton. 

Shibori folding. 

Dipped in Indigo, rinsed, dried, placed in Logwood dye. 

Cotton.

Shibori. Quebracho Rojo and Logwood dye on cotton. 

Logwood on cotton. 

Deep purple line from safety pins attached/bundled on fabric - produced rust residue 

when in the dye pot. 

Shibori, wrapped around PVC. Marigold. 

Left: Shibori - folded - red onion skins. 

Right: Shibori - folded - Marigold dye. 

Marigold Dye Pot

Liquid Madder Dye Pot

Shibori stitched fabric out of the dye pot and ready to unfold and pull out stitches. 

Marigold 

Spring 2021 Students

 

Fabric Sample Books

More pages to see. 

Source Link:

https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b6935850w/f2.item.r=%C3%A9chantillons%20rubans%20tissus

 

This book has 77 pages. 

Source Link:

https://archive.org/details/MAB.31962000742936Images_20130626/page/n51/mode/2up?view=theater

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search#!?q=Louis%20Long&perPage=20&sortBy=Relevance&offset=0&pageSize=0

Dye Sample Books

Trudy Barnes

http://www.socalfibershed.org/blog/cataloguing-color-with-visual-artist-trudy-barnes

The cover of this sample book is leatherette with gold lettering. The stacked panels expand to show the colored samples. Textile Collection, Division of Home and Community Life.

https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/rich-reds

Kathryn Davey

https://blog.fabrics-store.com/2020/07/16/natural-dyeing-keeping-a-dye-journal/

Stephanie Marchese

http://www.stephaniemarchese.com/natural-dye-journal-1

http://www.sewstitchknit.com/2019/01/dyeing-with-turmeric.html

Diversity Banner Project, Flagler College Campus, St. Augustine, April 2021

Mental Awareness Club and Black Student Union Club

Pride Club and Black Female Empowerment Club

Two Personal Banners

Two Personal Banners

Deaf Awareness Club and Pagan Club

Banner made by: Korey Nelson

Mission Statement:

To come to a better understanding of the Catholic faith through education and prayer. We are committed to fostering a community of faith, encouraging people of all faiths and backgrounds to participate with us in helping those who are less fortunate than us through community service and prayer. 

Banner made by: Isabella Shea

Mission Statement:

This club provides a safe space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. Club Unity also works to promote issues in an inviting and welcoming environment for all students on campus. Unity acts as a student resource for LGBTQ+ issues and educates the students and staff of Flagler College on the lives of LGBTQ+ students in an effort to create acceptance. This clubs also performs acts of community service for St. Augustine and raises money for charitable organizations.

Banner gifted to club and club displayed shortly after at event. 

2021

Mission Statement:

This club promotes international diversity within the school by organizing various campus events to engage students with different cultures while also helping international students to integrate into American culture. Our hope is to cultivate a more diverse campus and introduce a richer, more comprehensive sense of community.

Banner made by: Laura Mackie

Mission Statement:

The Black Female Development Circle is an organization founded by black women to serve as a support system for black women. Meetings are to be a place where women with similar experiences can come together to discuss current events and find comfort from one another. This Circle is open to all peoples of all backgrounds and identities, however the main focus is on the black woman. We will hold events and forums throughout the year with these purposes in mind: 1. Present vital knowledge in the form of mental and spiritual challenges to reshape thinking; 2. Provide mandatory practical life skills and specialized life skills that empower, and 3. Generate a stable environment of respect, admiration, and appreciation for our own kind and our contributions.

Banner made by: Timaree McKenny

Mission Statement:

This club allows black students on campus a collective community and will also allow club members to spread knowledge on black culture and identity.

In Process Club Banner for Black Student Union

In Process for Black Student Union Club

In Process Personal Banner. Marble process on silk. 

Student purchased supplies purchased from Dharma Trading Company. 

https://www.dharmatrading.com/