A multi-optional Tutorial that will work with MANY different leaves & flowers! The MOST COMPREHENSIVE Tutorial you will find on this subject of plant hammer printing.

Included in the Tutorial:

• A long list of suggested plants with visual examples- this technique can be employed with many different leaves & flowers occurring in diverse bio-regions WORLDWIDE.

• HISTORY of this process with extra book/print/online resources

• This KID-FRIENDLY plant print method has an advantage of not needing a hot pot of dye which is a big plus for summer time art activities

• Make prints on FABRIC AND PAPER

• Plant hammer printing can be done with a RELAXED WORKING TIMELINE- adding flowers & plants as the season progresses over time- no pressure to hurry through the process

• Ideal fabric types, my favorite undyed garment/fabric suppliers & COMPLETE SUPPLIES LIST

• 4 DIFFERENT PRE-FIXATIVE METHODS & RECIPES including NEW SUSTAINABLE MORDANTS This is the MOST important part of the process for lasting prints & colors that will not wash away.

• Thorough soymilk pre-treatment directions- a COMPLETELY FOOD SAFE method which is perfect for involving CHILDREN in the whole process. Food safe means you can do the whole process in your home/kitchen, with no need to invest in separate tools & it involves NO HEATING OR COOKING!

• MORDANT TRIAL STUDY- so you can see exactly how different pre-fixative choices determine color & print quality. This helps illustrate the fact that what you do BEFORE printing really matters.

• HOW TO CREATE THE CLEAREST DEFINED PRINTS & what to do after hammer printing fabric: HOW TO WASH & care for plant printed fabric

• Plant hammer printing is a wonderful option for COVERING STAINS on old garments & adding interest to natural fibers in your wardrobe or linen closet.

• Information on specific COSMOS VARIETIES, where I buy my seeds & the types of prints you can expect from each!

• FLOWER PRINTED SWIM SUITS!! BONUS section on Plant Hammer Printing on SYNTHETIC FIBERS- Ordinarily only natural fibers like silk, wool, cotton, linen, etc. work with natural dyes, however there are some exceptions & conditions where you can make it work with synthetic fabric. This bonus section includes added insights on fiber types, as well as extra info on ALTERNATIVE PRE-TREATMENTS for fabric to get washable plant hammered prints ~ So you can stay cool in flower print style. As a natural dyer & natural textile enthusiast, I generally try to avoid synthetic fabric in my wardrobe (but like pretty much everyone) I also have some here and there, so this section brings much value to natural dye craft in general.

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