Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques: A Beginner's Guide to Shibori Tie-Dyeing

by Piggy Tsujioka, Hisako Rokkaku, Seiwa

Overview

Discover the fun of shibori and the beauty of indigo dyeing in one book!

This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.

Add artistic touches to everything you own--from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain how to do it. Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items--from clothes to accessories and home goods.

In addition to creating beautiful tie-dye patterns you'll learn how to:

• Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve them
• Work with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabrics
• Create different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniques
• Create unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screening

Add artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains--even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you'll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9784805316931
Publisher:	Tuttle Publishing
Publication date:	11/22/2022
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Piggy Tsujioka is a versatile crafter who has co—authored books on papercraft, leathercraft and more. She specializes in dyeing, design, illustration, and stenciling. Along with Yoko Ganaha, she is the driving force behind Pigpong, a creator of books on various crafts.

Hisako Rokkaku is an eco—weaver who specializes in working with scrap fabrics and creating looms from cardboard, plastic bottles, and other repurposed goods.

Seiwa is a Japanese manufacturer of dyes and leather crafting materials. Established in 1945, they have held classes in dyeing and leather craft since the 1950s.

Table of Contents

1 Indigo Dyeing Basics

How to make the indigo dye vat and basic dyeing dyeing techniques

Indigo, a Natural Material Derived from Plant Leaves 8

Indigo as a Dye 9

The Indigo Dye Used in This Book is Konya-I 10

Konya-I Package 11

Recommended Materials for Dyeing 12

After Dyeing Care 12

Fabric Preparation · Laundering indigo-dyed Items 13

Tools and Supplies 14

Workspace · Safety Precautions 15

Basic Indigo Dyeing Techniques 16

Build the Indigo Dye Vat 18

Dip the Fabric in the Indigo Dye Vat 20

Oxidize in Water 22

24

Test Dye 25

Oxidizing in Air 26

What Causes Uneven or Mottled Dyeeing? 28

Dyeing Large Items 30

Troubleshooting Dyeing Issues 32

Oxidation of the Indigo Dye Vat · Reactivating the Indigo Dye Vat · If the Indigo Concentratioin Decreases · Indigo Dye Vat Maintenance

2 Dip dyeing (Hitashizome) and Gradation Dyeing (Danzome)

How to make pale shades, gradation dyeing steps

Resist Dyeing Aka Leaving White Sections of the Cloth 34

Dyeing Folded Cloth 36

Shades of Indigo 38

Dyeing Varying Shades of Indigo 40

Combining Gradation Dyeing (Danzome) with an Undyed Section 42

3 Nui Shibori

Resist dyeing by sewing and twisting

4 Itajime Shibori

A resist dye technique of sandwiching fabric sections between wooden pieces

5 Other Techniques

Includes unique methods such as shibori with rubber bands, braiding, using plastic bottles or hosiery.

Folded and Stitched Shibori Shirt 44

Nui Shibori Basics 45

Fold and Stitch Shibori Method 46

Sen Shibori [Line Shibori] Cardigan 48

Stitched Alphabet Shibori Shirt 50

Circle and Square Boshi Shibori [Hat Shibori] Shirt 52

Boshi Shibori Method 54

Various Boshi Shibori 56

Makiage Shibori Shirt 58

Makiage Shibori Method 60

Makiage Shibori Dress 62

How to Create Concentric Circles with Makiage Shibori 64

Circular Itajime Shirt 67

Itajime Shibori Basics 68

Kasanezome Shirt 70

Kasanezome (Layered Dyeing) Method 71

Coin-shaped Itajime Shirt 72

Rectangular Itajime Shirt 74

Complex Itajime Handkerchief and Coat 76

Ogitatami [Fan Fold] Handkerchief 78

Clothespin Shibori Handkerchief 80

Clothespin Itajime Shirt 82

Tsutsu Shibori Shirt 84

Braided Shibori Shawl 85

Tsutsu Shibori Method 86

Braided Shibori Method 88

Ammonite Shibori T-shirt and Dress 90

Ammonite Shibori Method 92

Bamboo Shibori T-shirt and Shawl 94

Bamboo Shibori Method 96

Bamboo Shibori Jeans 98

Makiage Shibori Jeans 99

Rubber Band Makiage Shibori Method 100

Wave Shibori T-shirt 102

Wave Shibori Method 104

Hose Shibori Noren Curtains 106

Hose Shibori Method 107

6 Other Things to Dye

Materials other than cotton or linen

Things with colors and patterns/prints

Three-dimensional objects

Itajime Shibori Felt 108

Itajime Shibori Wool Shawl 110

How to Dye Wool 111

Makiage Shibori Sweater 112

Boshi Shibon Dress 113

Itajime Shibori Silk Shawl 114

Khaki Clothes 116

Clothes with Prints and Patterns 118

Indigo Dyed and Bleached Jeans 120

Indigo Dyed and Bleached Chinos 122

Wax Resist Dyed White Jeans 123

Dyeing Sneakers 124

Dyeing Sneakers 2 126

Wax Resist Dyed Sneakers 127

Dyeing Gloves 128

Dyeing Thread 130

Makiage Shibori Cap 132

Wax Resist Dye Cap 134

Dyeing Baskets 136

Dyeing Tote Bags 137

Dyeing Washi Paper 138

Dyeing Wooden Items 140

7 Bleaching

Using chlorite to bleach

Jean Jacket with Text 142

Bleaching with Chlorite 143

How to Make and Use Chlorite Paste 144

Dripping the Paste 146

Using a Paint Roller 148

Stamping 150

Stenciling 152

Screen Printing a Shirt with Bleach 154

Materials and Tools for Screen Printing 155

How to Screen Print 156

Bleach with Masking Stencils 158

8 Wax Resist Dyeing with Meltoron

The wax acts as a resist that the dye cannot penetrate, so the fabric remains white where the wax was applied.

Spatter Pattern T-shirt 160

Wax Resist Dyeing 161

"Painting" with Wax, Dyeing, Wax Removal 162

Spattering 164

Cracking and Scratching 166

Scratching Variation 168

Coat with Wax Resist Text 170

Wax Resist Dyed Noren Curtain 172

Wax Resist Dyed Skirt 173

Wax Resist Dyed T-shirt 174

Editorial Reviews

"This is a jam—packed volume filled with clear instructions and ample color photographs to help crafters master shibori tie—dyeing and incorporate it into their projects. Best suited for those who enjoy crafting, sewing, or designing clothes." —Library Journal

"A lot of young designers, who are interested in sustainability and local production, are returning to old craft traditions, and blue—printing is one of them." —Marketa Vinglerova, curator of the textile collection at the Museum of Decorative Arts

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