New barens, courtesy of our trip on Saturday..hopefully one will fit my hand well.
A baren is used when you have placed the paper on the inked lino, to rub over the back to ensure an even print.
The Pirate bought some purple carrots as a special treat . I saved the water after steaming them as it was a fantastic colour. (they tasted good too!)
Walking back from the village,I did a little wool-gathering...washed it in water from the butt.. used an acid mordant as I didn't want blue....
I might try again with a more concentrated dyebath..just for fun!
Yesterday we foraged a little more "windfalls"...
It needs a little more drying, but it will keep us warm...it is beech, a beautiful wood.
Showers today...and sun...over there
Those carrots are so lovely...are they heritage ones? The dye is subtle but very delicately pretty.
ReplyDeleteI think they must be,Kerry. You can get seeds...once we have a garden....
ReplyDeleteGreat mind?! I just bought a seed pack of vari-colored carrots!
ReplyDeleteHope you find a garden plot soon!