Be aware that indigo dye is affected by exposure to oxygen, so try to keep the container covered as much as possible, and avoid stirring it aggressively or splashing it, which will introduce oxygen to the liquid. Start by mixing your indigo dye according to the package directions. If you’re lucky enough to have outdoor space in which to dye, that’s the way to go! You’ll also need a large container to mix the dye in (one with an air-tight lid is ideal if you want to keep the dye longer than a day, as oxygen will kill the indigo dye), and if you’re working indoors, you’ll want some plastic drop cloths to protect your surfaces from the dye. Be sure to wash and fully dry before using. Cotton responds really well to indigo dye, so cotton is a great choice for your first attempts. You can choose to dye simple fabric yardage which you can then make into anything at all, or you can dye ready-made fabric items like clothing, curtains, duvets – the sky’s the limit! For the most traditional shibori look, go with solid white fabric. Items to dye: Only natural fibers will accept dye, so be sure to steer away from synthetics. If you don’t go the kit route, you’ll need indigo dye, wood blocks, rubber bands and rubber gloves. We really like this indigo dyeing kit, which contains everything you need to do a shibori project. Shibori is a very vast technique and there are tons of ways to do it (and a truly infinite number of patterns you can create), but in this post we’re going to look at two methods: using wood blocks and rubber bands to bind and resist the dye. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye in patterns created by the resistance, and other areas of the cloth that remain white. Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. But did you know that shibori is surprisingly easy (and very fun) to DIY? Here at Brooklyn Craft Company, we’ve been doing a ton of shibori dyeing lately, preparing for the shibori workshop that will be part of our upcoming Summer Craft Camp event… and it’s been so addictive and fascinating that I thought we’d share a little how-to with you today. This article has been viewed 1,744,339 times.By now most of us are familiar with shibori, a type of dyeing that’s having its moment in the trend spotlight. This article received 44 testimonials and 87% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. WikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. ![]() There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. ![]() Her work at wikiHow supports her lifelong passion for learning and her belief that knowledge belongs to anyone who desires to seek it. ![]() She's been a radio DJ for 10+ years and currently DJs a biweekly music program on the award-winning internet radio station DKFM. Before coming to wikiHow, she worked in a variety of industries including marketing, education, and music journalism. She graduated from the University of Houston where she majored in Classical Studies and minored in Painting. Amber Crain has been a member of wikiHow’s writing staff for the last six years. This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain.
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