Onion Skin

onion skin dye/silk                                                               onion skin dye/linen

I wanted to start dyeing fabric again.  A few years ago I dyed with tea and spices and loved the results.  Then I ventured off to the acrylic painting path.  I love both, painting is quick but I am always drawn back to fiber.  I love the feel of the cloth.  Sometimes paint and fiber converge in my work.

I mentioned to one of my students that I wanted to start collecting onion skins.  The next day she brought a bag of onion skins.  So over the weekend I did a little dyeing.  These are my results from the red onion skins.  I like the earthy colors.  Next I want to eco print.  I threw one bundle into this dye pot, but waiting until it is completely dry to open.  Not sure I did it correctly...think I was to steam it?  Will see what happens.