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Arashi (Pole Wrapping) Technique Arashi is the Japanese term for “storm.” It’s also known as the pole-wrapping technique because it involves wrapping fabric around a pole (or PVC pipe). The results are beautiful, often resembling water waves. window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS || new Array(); window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEM …

Kanoko Technique The Kanoko shibori style is one of the easier Shibori techniques to duplicate because it only requires some twine. Plus, it is the most similar to tie-dyeing. window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS || new Array(); window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS.push({ uuid: 's-9192df29-059c-4d1d-abc7-523e66f62667' }) Sele …

How to Use Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative reduces bleeding, fading and even enhances the colour of your project. It works on cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie and rayon. For best results, use immediately after dyeing, before rinsing and laundering. Fun tip: Commercially dyed items and previously hand-dyed items can also be treated with ColorStay Dye Fixat …

How to Use Rit Color Remover Rit Color Remover is a non-chlorine, reductive type of bleach that will not damage or deteriorate washable fabrics as chlorine bleach will. It is used primarily to remove or reduce colour from fabric prior to dyeing, creating a blank canvas for dyeing to a true colour. It works on cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramie and rayon. It may have a limited ef …