TULIPS TO ROSES ON ROSEMARY DYED FINE WOOL
EXPERIMENTAL PROCESS
Tulip images lost their shape after steaming so extra bundle dyeing added colour to the lost shapes, determining a new design.

Sequenced Process Descriptions listed below Images Carousel

Sequence of painting on fine wool with natural dyes, then change of appearance after steaming.

  • Fine wool dyed in Rosemary - olive green.
  • Stretched to draw tulips and leaves on.
  • Tulips made by lemon bleaching the dyed wool (this may have caused the blurring  and browning after steaming)
  • Ahimsa bundle dyed with Hesperanth and hyacinth plus few Coleus leaves, to make a border for narrow scarf.
  • Ahimsa piece was mirror bundled with the wool scarf, which also took on the blue and purples giving more colour to the dull green.
  • Lino cut prints practiced on the Ahimsa: Celtic Knot in brown, and Dragon Triskel in green;  with thickened dye paste.  Steamed result pale, but not too disappointing.
  • Ahimsa was cut in half to fold and use as borders.
  • Main scarf became darker and duller over time. (interesting if Rosemary does that).
  • 2025 decision to add a fringe and embroider outlines where flowers are suggested.
Images copyright Amelia Jane Hoskins Please email for use permission.