Clamp dyeing (itajame in Japanese) is a method of creating pattern by blocking out areas of fabric by compression when putting the fabric in the dye pot. I use lots of different tools to do this but most often wooden or plexiglass shapes and spring clamps.
I use a regular dye bath recipe and large buckets so I can get lots of fabric into the bath. Sometimes the clamped fabric packs can take up quite a bit of room as well.
Here are some pictures to illustrate the clamping method.
3 comments:
I loved the article, and am so glad to see this post with the photo of the clamp -- I being an insecure beginner when it comes to dyeing. I'm extra happy, because I have a bunch of those!
Congratulations Susan! Your samples look absolutely yummy :o)
Well done, it looks to be an interesting article.
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