Ecoprinting is the process of transferring dyes from plants and other organisms like lichen to papers and fabric. Most of my ecoprinted papers are left in the sun for up to two weeks to heat and ferment. The activity of microbes as plants decompose produces interesting patterns.
Sassafras, begonia petals
Autumn leaves
Redbud leaf
Red Maple, begonia petals, iron mordant
Maples, begonia petals, iron mordant
Maples, begonia petals, iron mordant
Coreopsis, iris
Birch, iris, early summer leaves
Rusted objects, soil
Summer leaves, Japanese daylilies, rusted objects
Black walnut, autumn leaves, iron mordant
Autumn leaves, iron mordant
