Welcome to the Botanical Printing Chronicles
Where the magic of nature meets the art of craft. Here, we celebrate the deep connection between earth and creativity, capturing the whispers of flowers, leaves, and foliage through timeless botanical prints.
We honor the ancient wisdom of our foremothers and -fathers, who understood the secrets of natural dyes and the power of plants, weaving a profound bond between nature and craft.
A Guide to Ecoprint Plants: Color Printers, Tannin-Rich Leaves and Other Plant Types
Learn how different ecoprint plants behave on fabric, from color printers and tannin-rich leaves to light printers, non-printers and acid printers.
The Special Qualities of Spring Leaves in Ecoprinting
Spring is one of my favourite seasons for ecoprinting. Young leaves, samara seeds and other spring ephemera create delicate tone-on-tone effects, soft color transitions and botanical impressions that are difficult to achieve at any other time of year.
Is Ecoprinting and Botanical Printing Really Unpredictable?
Why experimentation, observation and documentation are the foundation of consistent and creative botanical printing.
Understanding the role of iron in ecoprinting
A practical guide to understanding iron in ecoprinting, including its effects on color, print clarity, tannin reactions and different fiber types.
The Beauty of seeds and seed heads in Ecoprinting and Botanical Printing
Seeds and seed heads can add delicate detail, texture and complexity to ecoprints and botanical prints. Discover how samaras, shepherd's purse, nipplewort and narrow-leaved pepperwort create beautiful imprints and silhouettes on fabric.
The Transformative Nature of Madder and why Madder creates magic in your ecoprints!
A closer look at madder root and the remarkable way it interacts with plants, creating depth, color and unexpected possibilities in ecoprinting.