My indigo vat is having it’s winter hibernation (translation: it’s too cold for either one of us to be outside) which has inspired me to explore coming up with blues using synthetic dyes. Living in an area that is always either in drought or expecting one to come I’ve been looking at the water footprint my dye processes leave.

History, science, and 4 easy homemade recipes for gesso, one of the most versatile tools in a mixed-media artist's studio. I’ve become quite enamored with it lately—starting on upcycled book pages, I discovered it provides a far superior surface for mixed media while preventing paint from bleeding through to the back.

Discover the 4 best threads for visible mending and sashiko. From vibrant rayon to hand-dyed Shibori thread, find the perfect weight and durability for your project.