tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post6871086557242120258..comments2024-03-28T00:43:39.270-07:00Comments on Baublicious: Paper Dyeing - an Explosion of ColorKaren Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00817327351587111988noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post-3266206303510315542013-11-21T07:40:24.781-08:002013-11-21T07:40:24.781-08:00I never thought of dyeing paper: I've just dy...I never thought of dyeing paper: I've just dyed fabric and fibers. Cool!!!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11756590385059732291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post-91388551149859493532013-11-11T13:00:24.181-08:002013-11-11T13:00:24.181-08:00Thanks KJ! That's my hope. I love receiving p...Thanks KJ! That's my hope. I love receiving packages in the mail and want to make the ones I send as fun as possible. Karen Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817327351587111988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post-25646201119600760782013-11-11T12:58:15.916-08:002013-11-11T12:58:15.916-08:00Yes, I use archival tissue paper. It takes the col...Yes, I use archival tissue paper. It takes the color beautifully and doesn't add any significant weight to my packages so it doesn't add to shipping costs. Karen Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817327351587111988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post-21549291514879473792013-11-11T07:51:19.380-08:002013-11-11T07:51:19.380-08:00I love playing with dyes - whether I'm working...I love playing with dyes - whether I'm working with fabric or paper. It's an incredibly rewarding way to play with color and soooo much faster than bead weaving. Karen Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817327351587111988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post-20668615609385015442013-11-11T04:10:01.389-08:002013-11-11T04:10:01.389-08:00I have a serious case of studio envy. What a great...I have a serious case of studio envy. What a great work space. And can this possibly be as much fun as it looks? I'm imagining the "oohs" amd "ahhhs" your artful packaging will inspire!Karin Slatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948121235539250143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post-19404279279547072762013-11-10T17:43:55.174-08:002013-11-10T17:43:55.174-08:00Just finished the newsletter and I love your dyed ...Just finished the newsletter and I love your dyed paper!! Looks like the tie-dye stuff we wore back in the day!!! Many many years ago. Is it just tissue paper? sure is pretty. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06494665800370547736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post-9199237630614350662013-11-10T11:32:36.040-08:002013-11-10T11:32:36.040-08:00Those are fabulous. It is wonderful to get beauti...Those are fabulous. It is wonderful to get beautifully presented packages. It really does add to the experience.KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02839682837427981888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post-71050665366081546872013-11-10T11:18:33.608-08:002013-11-10T11:18:33.608-08:00You an certainly use this technique with fabrics! ...You an certainly use this technique with fabrics! That's where I started, way back when. I used to dye lots of fabric, then use the leftover dyes to dye papers.<br /><br />They dye I use is Procion MX fiber reactive dye - it's fantastic on cotton and rayon and even silk and wool. Karen Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817327351587111988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211006360696311584.post-83284134411769471732013-11-09T22:18:23.813-08:002013-11-09T22:18:23.813-08:00Karen, these papers are to dye for (ha)! What a gr...Karen, these papers are to dye for (ha)! What a great way to have fun with color and to give your packaging some extra pizazz. <br /><br />I wonder if this process would work on fabric. Says the girl still obsessed with her sewing machine... Sarah Sequinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221653054315631804noreply@blogger.com