we are going camping this coming weekend down in northern New South Wales and Bea is getting into the spirit, packing us up in her 'car' and getting the 'tent' all set up.
this tent is made out of a 2.5 meter long piece of rainbow dyed silk from Sarah's Silks. it is beautiful and so light it floats on the slightest breeze. it's a very multi-purpose imagination toy - we gave it to Bea as a christmas gift last year but i think she is only now getting really into it.
this got me thinking about looking into silk dying over the weekend after i had a chat with my mum who used to make beautiful painted silk scarves - i really want her to get back into it so she can send some my way!
i spied fun potential projects - making your own playsilks using kool-aid or food colouring. this would make for a playsilk that is safe for little babies who put everything in their mouths as the instructions include setting the dye using vinegar, and safe for little ones who would love love love to help with the dying.
fun!
Silk pieces in various sizes ready for dying are available for ordering online from Dharma Trading Co.
That is a beautiful, bright silk - so much fun to be had with that! Have a great weekend away, nothing quite as relaxing as camping, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMy children loved playing with their play cloths. Although I didnt have silk I used to dye lengths of muslin,very inexpensive and easy, they were blankets for dolls, capes for knights and even now on a hot summer night I dip them in water and lay them over the children in bed with the fan on.
ReplyDeleteYou are creative! Another new way to use silk scarf. Nice!
ReplyDelete