eco-print
OAB Definition
image transfer of leaves and other plant matter made by releasing a plant’s natural pigments, tannins, and acids using pressure, moisture, and heat. Results vary with the addition of mordants.
Originally developed by India Flint.
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Additional Resources
- https://www.indiaflint.com/ecoprint
- https://www.suzannedekel.com/post/8-keynotes-for-your-first-eco-print
- https://wendyfe.wordpress.com/plants-for-eco-dyeing-and-eco-printing/
- https://www.kaliko.co/blogs/articles/eco-printing-with-leaves#:~:text=Eco%2Dprinting%20is%20a%20process,the%20entire%20image%20is%20transferred
- Flint, India. Second skin : choosing and caring for textiles and clothing. Putney, London : Murdoch Books, 2011.
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