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@noelamulcahy2112 3 күн бұрын
Great video. I don’t think you need to mordant silk or wool, as they are protein fibres. K3n also has a great video dyeing with onion skins where she uses mainly silk.
@studio_biku 3 күн бұрын
@@noelamulcahy2112 thanks so much for watching. In terms of mordanting, with tannin rich dye materials (such as onions) it’s not necessary but can bring a longer lasting and brighter color. I’ll check out k3n’s channel. Thanks for recommending 😀. Are you a natural dyer?
@PersonUnderscore 5 күн бұрын
👍 THE best youtuber!
@studio_biku 5 күн бұрын
Awwww you are very kind.
@studio_biku 5 күн бұрын
Welcome to my studio. Let me know which print technique you're going to try next in the comments below. You can check out the first episode in the series here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3fNeZislrV1d5o
@PersonUnderscore 5 күн бұрын
AWESOME
@studio_biku 5 күн бұрын
What a toilet!
@PersonUnderscore 5 күн бұрын
very nice
@studio_biku 5 күн бұрын
So good. I loved it.
@studio_biku 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Links to materials and resources are on my blog here: www.bikudesigns.com/blog/gel-printing-at-home
@samstruys3088 14 күн бұрын
Hi, So what is the method though? Other than following you or paying for your courses. As I don't have much money I'm very curious about the method. Sorry if I missed it, my head is a little chaotic lately. But I'm very excited seeing your excitement.... 😊. Happy New Year to you!!!!.... 😊.
@studio_biku 14 күн бұрын
@@samstruys3088 I hear you! My brain is a bit frazzled at the start of a new year too. There is a free mini booklet download in the description if you’d like to sign up to my mailing list. It’s a simple method that should take 10-15 minutes to focus you on what you want to pursue creatively this year. Thanks for watching.
@debraroser985 16 күн бұрын
Excellent
@studio_biku 16 күн бұрын
@@debraroser985 thanks so much for watching.
@cjsimplyscraps 18 күн бұрын
I actually love all the colors. Great variety. I’m in the states so don’t have that kind of chestnut 🌰. Up north where I grew up you could find the American chestnut nut years ago it was hit by a disease that wiped out much of the chestnut population so those will be hard to find sadly but I have these prickly pods off the sweet gum trees I’d like to try. Have you ever tried pine cones. They are such a beautiful brown but they also have sap so I was wondering how that would work or if because of the sap it won’t work at all. I have wild blackberries in a couple places on my property and I mashed them and made a dye and dyed paper and months later it still had a little stickiness to it
@studio_biku 18 күн бұрын
@@cjsimplyscraps thanks so much for watching. I think the sweet chestnuts are pretty easy to find in Japan, however I’ve never seen horse chestnuts here. I’m originally from UK and they are everywhere. You can make a great laundry soap from them! Basically, I give anything I find a try and sometimes it doesn’t work (I tried pine cones but no colour for me). I’ve tried to stay away from most fruits/berries/vegetables, focusing only on the skins. Let me know how the gum pods go. Just check they are not toxic first though.
@studio_biku 18 күн бұрын
Have you ever experienced Hatsumode in Japan? I'd love to know what you think of the tradition. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year to you.
@pattie-p2x 19 күн бұрын
Hello, my name is Pattie from Kenai Alaska and I'm so glad I took a chance on this video just by the title. I am so ready to reignite my creativity. I look forward to learning and trying new techniques with you. Happy 2025
@studio_biku 19 күн бұрын
Welcome! It’s great to have you along, Pattie. Thanks so much for clicking and watching the video. So much more creative projects are planned for 2025. Can’t wait to get into the studio soon.
@greenyonder 21 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for all you've so generously and excitedly shared with us in 2024. It has been a true breath of fresh air each time I've watched one of your videos. I wish you much creativity flowing and running through your 2025.
@studio_biku 20 күн бұрын
Oh thank you so much! What a wonderful New Year comment. This will spur me on to make new content this year!
@carolbyrne3241 25 күн бұрын
I have a olive tree in my garden so I shall have to try this
@studio_biku 25 күн бұрын
@@carolbyrne3241 it’s a subtle colour but really pretty isn’t it? Olive trees need trimming often in my opinion, mine gets very ‘leggy’ if I don’t. A great way to gather dye materials. Thanks so much for watching.
@sannefridolin Ай бұрын
Amazing! You could also just do it on paper!
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
Yes, of course paper is also an option as long as you have heavy enough paper so the hammer doesn’t damage it (300gsm probably works).
@sannefridolin Ай бұрын
Its very labour intensive process, but very worthwhile! Interesting to see how different fabrics result in different colors!
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
Yes, natural dyeing is very labour intensive but very relaxing to do. Have you ever tried?
@sannefridolin Ай бұрын
Very good information! Thanks
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@sandrinou1329 Ай бұрын
Does the color resist after several washes ?
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
All natural colours fade over time, but it’s simple to over-dye them again and again. Mordanting will certainly help hold the colours in.
@brigettescottageplants946 Ай бұрын
Really great to watch. Thank you
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Have you tried black beans to dye with before? I’m doing red beans in my next video.
@brigettescottageplants946 Ай бұрын
No I'm such a newbie but very encouraged by your efforts thank you
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
@ let me know how you get on. Would love to see how your projects develop.
@janetjohnson8931 Ай бұрын
Also, would like to know about the clothes exchange. Couldn't spot link.
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
Link should be in the description....
@janetjohnson8931 Ай бұрын
Third try....Kaldi has white vinegar. Only place I've found it.
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Regular vinegar seemed to work just fine and is probably the cheapest option! Have you tried this method before?
@janetjohnson8931 Ай бұрын
Kaldi has white vinegar. Only place I've found it.
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
The trouble with kaldi is I would fill my basket with yummy things and forget the vinegar!
@studio_biku Ай бұрын
I was so happy with this almost free project this week. Let me know if you're going to have a go!
@nathalieheath5693 2 ай бұрын
Looks a lot like the technique used by saacibo here in KZbin!
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
I was initially inspired by her technique as it really fits in with my experiments with iron (thanks for the reminder...I added an acknowledgement in my description). I'm looking forward to doing more printing on kimono silk with flowers in particular coming up. Very exciting! Are you a dyer also?
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching today. Any questions, pop them in the comments. Happy to answer them for you if I can.
@Pippi-Longstocking 2 ай бұрын
What a great video. I’m glad I found you!
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. Have you tried rust painting before?
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
This was such a fabulous experiment with lots of surprises...especially the colour I got from red onions! Leave a comment to let me know what you think.
@inba7809 2 ай бұрын
@@studio_biku i have also dealt with onion skin dying ,i have gotten good colours, but the colour fades after few washes.how do i fix the colour? Even without washing or presence of Sun light ,the colour tones down a lot.
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
@@inba7809 did you scour your fabric first and then add a mordant? I usually use alum.
@inba7809 2 ай бұрын
@@studio_biku I wash the cloth with soap nuts and use alum as well, then dye it. What is the ratio of dye water to the cloth used? Is it always the same or does it differ depending on the dye? Do we just add alum with feel or do we have certain ratios ( cloth : alum )
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
@@inba7809 a few questions… how long did you mordant your fabric? I soak over night (after an hour on the heat). Which fibers are you using? Protein (animal) or cellulose (plant)? Cotton is notoriously difficult to dye so it could be that?
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
@@inba7809 also, I scour (detergent and soda ash) for at least an hour on the heat to remove dirt, waxes and other materials from the production process. New fabric, in my experience, needs more work than fabric that has been washed lots.
@inba7809 2 ай бұрын
Hi, sister ❤
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
Hello 😊
@inba7809 2 ай бұрын
Wow it's very big tree
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
There are lots of old trees in Tokyo. People often build around them sometimes. Thanks for watching!
@janetjohnson8931 2 ай бұрын
Very impressive. I admire your experimentation with various plants. I tried a little several years ago with avocado and with onion skins but didn't get the results I wanted. About 20 years ago I wanted to use food dye to make a purplish Easter egg for a student. I used red cabbage/Martha Stewart. Too hard to find enough in Tokyo, the dye was pale and the egg looked like a rock. lol It made for an interesting discussion. Maybe I'll try again with the black bean water. Also admire your journal keeping and that fantastic find as well.
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
Let me know how the black bean water goes on eggs. I’m sure it will work?!
@phoenixlola3682 2 ай бұрын
I love how you embrace the element of surprise. I enjoyed watching and learning.
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
I’m learning as I go and love to celebrate the surprises. That’s the wonder of natural dyeing isn’t it?! Are you a dyer too?
@patricianoel4329 2 ай бұрын
Happy to be a part of Studio Biku!
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
Happy to have your beautiful items in store.
@saharelfawal3158 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing....can I use dry leaves?
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. You can use dry or fresh leaves. Mine were partly dried. It's fun to experiment with the same materials, some dry and some fresh and see if you get the same results. Let me know how youe get on...
@janinewarren7045 2 ай бұрын
How colour fast / permanent are the colours?
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
@@janinewarren7045 natural dyes are colour fast to a degree if you scour and mordant correctly before dyeing. However, there will be some fading after washing lots and exposing to the sun. I can just dye again if the colour fades. Have you tried natural dyeing?
@thespiritualwarriorofoz366 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I love the way your scarf turned out. Do you know whether it is possible to remordant the dyed fabric? Like say for a bath of onions for a background colour?
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
Do you mean dyeing with onions on top of another colour? You can keep dyeing until you get to a colour you love. No need to re-mordant. In this video I used iron for colour-shifting but it can also be used as a mordant.
@thespiritualwarriorofoz366 2 ай бұрын
Hi! So in this video I think you said you didn’t mordant the fabric ahead of time, you did it with a soy milk for the cool pomegranate changeling effect. My question is have you tried dying the same piece of fabric again with a colour (say so the background would be yellow)in which case, is it true you would have to mordant the piece of fabric second time around?
@studio_biku 2 ай бұрын
@@thespiritualwarriorofoz366 I haven't tried over-dyeing afterwards using this technique. As it was put in an iron bath, the iron would act as a mordant for any new colours you add. No need to re-mordant as it's already been done during the iron bath process. Hope that helps?!
@geraldinewalkington7785 3 ай бұрын
I've been using natural colours to make painting ink/dye for paper. I used squashed Verburnum berries first, they went a pink colour, changing to grey/purple as they dried, then I added white vinegar to squashed berries, and the colour was green.... I was really surprised by the difference
@studio_biku 3 ай бұрын
That's fascinating chemistry. I'm currently looking into pigments also.
@soulieobelissevan 3 ай бұрын
Why you don't have 1M followers is beyond me!!
@studio_biku 3 ай бұрын
Ha ha ha ha. So funny!
@studio_biku 3 ай бұрын
Welcome to my tiny shop in Tokyo! All jewellery items are also available online at www.bikudesigns.com/
@inba7809 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much dear ❤
@studio_biku 3 ай бұрын
@@inba7809 very welcome. Are you into natural dyeing?
@inba7809 3 ай бұрын
@@studio_biku yes l love natural colours
@studio_biku 3 ай бұрын
Such a surprising technique this week...So many fun natural materials dropping from the trees.
@karenmoody7011 3 ай бұрын
Such lovely colours , if you use iron it best to do a neutralizing rinse in bicarbonate as its alkaline ❤
@studio_biku 3 ай бұрын
That's a fab tip. Thanks so much.
@thereseriou3659 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I cannot resist beautiful obi and kimono when I see them so cheap in a sale and I would love to get a tutorial about up cycling them (especially obi). I though about necklace and bags for obi and maybe large skirt for kimono but I did not find KZbin videos on that, only some good Esty products and I have a sewing machine but I used it only twice so I do not know where to start ^^ would you consider making a video about all the possibilities they offer ? They are so beautiful it is sad to see them in piles and not being used
@studio_biku 3 ай бұрын
I have considered it but to be honest, my income is based on my jewellery products and it has taken me years to work out designs. KZbin is just a hobby at this point. Let me think if I could teach some other things involving Japanese textiles. Thanks so much for watching.
@thereseriou3659 3 ай бұрын
Really liked your video thanks a lot! So far I only went to places where there were tags on the items and never dared to bargain anything. It is good to know we can actually do it if we are subtle enough. I love the fanning story !!! Today I went with my one month old baby and funnily enough as I was chatting with the vendors I got a rebate without asking for it ^^ I guess a newborn is the best ice breaker ever I will check your blog for the calendar! Such a great idea to offer us that !
@studio_biku 3 ай бұрын
Oh yes...it was such a hot day that the fan offered him a moment of cool! It worked like a charm. I will say that low-balling too much can make some vendors upset so really testing the water and being super polite, respectful and friendly is the best way to get fair deals for both you and the vendor. Thanks so much for watching.
@WedgyBlue 4 ай бұрын
Congrats!
@studio_biku 4 ай бұрын
@@WedgyBlue thanks so much!
@JustShepCreator 4 ай бұрын
Keep going! I have just picked up my channel again after 4 years and also having various other channels for pretty much 10 years. Im 50 in a few days and Im realising that my niche will just be me at the moment. Editing time does reduce once you get some templates in place ;)
@studio_biku 4 ай бұрын
@@JustShepCreator thanks for the encouragement. Tell me more about templates!
@JustShepCreator 4 ай бұрын
@@studio_biku So when editing I tend to create a folder for all of my assets so intro, outro, used music, sub/social animations and B-Roll if I have it. I use Adobe Premier Pro so I can set out a project which already has all of these items laid out apart from the content video which means I just lay this in when I get it. I guess I should setup a video at some point to go with this. :)
@studio_biku 4 ай бұрын
@@JustShepCreator thanks. I don’t do much face to camera work, which is much easier/quicker for editing. This video was only an hour or so. Craft tutorial videos are on another level of shooting and editing for me. I’m sure it will get better with time. Keep going too!
@varietygifts 4 ай бұрын
Congrats! Keep up the great work 🎉
@studio_biku 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much.
@vivianramsay2527 4 ай бұрын
Cooperative/shared vendor spaces have become popular in my home area as many women are looking for outlets for their cottage businesses. Nice to see how it works elsewhere. Enjoying your content. The variety is refreshing ! 😊
@studio_biku 4 ай бұрын
I wish there were more opportunities like there are in the US or Europe. Thanks for watching my content. ❤️
@vivianramsay2527 4 ай бұрын
I liked the diary that you are keeping of each plant and trial. Such a good idea! A dyers grimore.😊
@studio_biku 4 ай бұрын
I just added some more pages this morning. Maybe I’ll do a flip through video soon.
@vivianramsay2527 4 ай бұрын
I admire your ease and comfort while moving around in Tokyo! I have seen some other Europeans,British and Americans in Japan and even that they live there permanently it seems they have not embraced their new home. I admire your spirit to make your home your own and live your life richly! Bless you !😊
@studio_biku 4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’ve been in Japan for half my life, so I guess the ease comes with time.
@vivianramsay2527 4 ай бұрын
Yes! I can understand how you would go overboard buying those beautiful items! The fabric is very intricate and beautiful without being garish. I would use that amazing obi as a wall hanging so I could look at it all the time !! Enjoying your videos!! Greeting from Mississippi!😊😊😊😊
@studio_biku 4 ай бұрын
It's so hard to leave them behind! That's why I do kimono shopping tours so I can get my shopping fix through other people!
@maryb6559 4 ай бұрын
❤ i do lots of cyanotype in the summer have you tried it on fabric yet? Also if your impatient like me you can make a bath of water and spoonful of hydrogen peroxide and it will develop to the full blue color instantly. Just watched to the end so i see you've done fabric, very pretty.
@studio_biku 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip and for watching to the end.