HOW TO ECO PRINT ON PAPER | THE SECRET TO CLEAR PRINTS | BOTANICAL PRINTING | NATURAL DYE

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HOW TO ECO PRINT ON PAPER | THE SECRET TO CLEAR PRINTS | BOTANICAL PRINTING | NATURAL DYE
Eco printing is a method used to preserve the image of flora by directly transferring dye from a plant onto a piece of fiber or paper. It's a fun, magical process that yields the most beautiful natural dye results!
In this tutorial, you will learn the entire process of eco printing with flowers on paper. I also share my secret technique to getting the clearest and cleanest prints.
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[@jackelinslack4400]

Going down this rabbit hole and I'm finding your tutorials so accessible. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@thebarefootdyer]

Thank you Jackelin! That’s so good to hear!

[@natalieraiche8985]

I am working at a garden center and VERY excited to play with printing flowers...THANK YOU❤

[@Lorellehb]

It's so much simpler than what I was doing, and with better results.. Thank you!

[@natalieraiche8985]

Thank you! I am just getting into this and yours has been the most complete and clear video so far!❤

[@njbrennan14]

Amazing video, I can not wait to try ! Thank you!

[@justme33126]

Beautiful results! Quicker and less messy than other videos I've watched. Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year 😊

[@beadmomma4]

I've never seen this before but it is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@7205Lily]

Really hope you’ll be sharing how to eco print leaves soon!

[@tashasmith1743]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this process. 😊

[@janetbederman3924]

Beautiful and well done!

[@sabrinagiannicola792]

Beautiful!!!🌸❤️

[@sueconner7855]

Great results...thanks for sharing

[@LadyJP6969]

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@lorrainemead2292]

Thank you so much for sharing xxxx❤️

[@treenie2]

Thank you so much for this, it just took my Eco printing to another level! 🙏

[@thebarefootdyer]

That makes me so happy to hear!!

[@ceciliaponcerubi1347]

Muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos!! Saludos desde México!!

[@plansandprocrastination]

As always, your videos are so clear, informative and inspirational. This will be a quick fun way to test out the flowers in the garden here. Can't wait to find out if anything I have will work equally as beautifully as the correopsis you used! Thank you.

[@thebarefootdyer]

Thank you so much!! Happy printing!

[@joycegitter1778]

I stumbled on your video while taking a break from gathering supplies for eco printing and coreopsis from my backyard! I had to alter your method somewhat, but the keys for me were to not add a ton of water to my paper and the realization that the nice little coreopsis blooms released color quickly. I got some very nice images! Thank you so much!

[@thebarefootdyer]

That’s so wonderful!! Coreopsis is such a joy to work with!

[@mafish7962]

Beautiful ❤

[@micalaprida]

Gorgeous 😍

[@Ljones914]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@rinavogels2712]

What a great inspiring video. I immediately ordered some materials to try it out myselve 😊 Thank you so much 🙏💞

[@thebarefootdyer]

Thanks so much Rina! Happy printing 🌸🌿

[@craftomind5602]

Beautiful work

[@thebarefootdyer]

Thank you!

[@rebeccaharden6018]

I love it

[@thebarefootdyer]

Thanks Rebecca!

[@traceyminster5383]

Hi this is a great video, thank you. I am wondering what other flowers would give a similar result please?

[@barbaradykema3441]

I just discovered your channel and am so excited to try this method. I've been mono printing garden leaves with ink and acrylic but this method is so intriguing. Do you have a list or can you tell me where I can find a list of plants/ flowers that will be color fast? Thank you so much!

[@laurelastor5791]

So beautiful! Can’t wait to try. I don’t have access to Coriopsis - is there another flower that would work well?

[@mariceladelrio]

Hi 👋🏻, could you tell me what is what you added in the water? I didn’t understand 🙂 it is so beautiful!!Thank you!

[@hannahberlin5633]

This is such a fun exciting project! Do the flower types matter? I bought a bouquet from the store and my prints are not nearly as clear. Any tips?

[@claudiacoonmosby]

I've been experimenting this past week with botanical printing and yours is the first demonstration I've seen that doesn't include full immersion of the paper. I like the crisp, clean image the steaming produces. Did you use alum as your mordant? Thanks!

[@leeojascastro711]

Hi, beautiful results, can you name a few other flowers that work as well? Tifs!

[@Layeredworld]

Lovely video. What was the substance you put into the water to soak the paper please?

[@mariapelepciuc5197]

Very beautiful. But how long does the color last?

[@claudiacoonmosby]

Oops! I rewatched that segment of the video and heard you mention aluminum acetate. Somehow I missed that the first time.

[@toeni456]

Thank you so much for this video! When you steam, is it water that has already boiled and it condensing off the burner, or should the prints be put into the pot on an actively-boiling pot of water?

[@thebarefootdyer]

They should be put in with active boiling water but held above the water.

[@lozzer299]

Could I use aluminium sulphate for the same result, or do I need to mix it with calcium acetate?

[@erynneveland2725]

Hi! I tried this tutorial with cardboard and smaller binder clips. I used tansy and yarrow flowers. It didn’t work, do you have any tips for what might have went wrong?

[@rising_waves]

I love your video quality. What kind of camera do you use for fluid focus transitions? 🙏

[@thebarefootdyer]

Thanks so much! I use a Canon R5.

[@rhondaepstein4072]

I'm having trouble finding aluminum acetate (unless in big expensive amounts). Would any of regular grocery store alum, aluminum sulfate or soda ash (all available on Amazon) work as well? If not, where is the best place to buy aluminum acetate?

[@livetostudy11]

after how many washes natural dye fades?

[@laurelastor5791]

Can you do more than two pieces of paper at a time?

[@charlenefort2253]

where do you purchase aluminum acetate?

[@kinjirou28]

Can you pls put a link to the substance your r mixing in your water ?

[@juliahoward3018]

How light fast is the color?

[@chanteldamon2415]

I’m so sad I tried this four times I’ve got all the ingredients. I followed all the steps and nothing worked, but I did use dried coreopsis or pressed coreopsis I mean so I don’t know what I did wrong. I’m really sad because I really wanted this to work. do you have any tips?

[@nicolegadon]

Is there a way to make the eco print on paper permanent ? Or at least fairly permanent. Thank you.

[@Rob-jn6bj]

Thank you so much for a lovely video. I only have aluminium sulfate and not aluminum acetate - would that still be ok?

[@thebarefootdyer]

Aluminum sulfate will work - not quite as well but it should be just fine, especially for paper. ☺️

[@simmivasudevan1342]

Hello Jamie, your tutorials are very helpful since you go into depth and explain every details. I have a feedback regarding the lighting of your videos. I believe the videos are too bright and I guess it is because of the ISO set up, and is harsh on the eyes. Also, could be because you have a white background. So if you reduce the ISO it would be better to view. Please take this as a suggestion and not a negative feedback. I love watching your videos as they are very insightful. Much love🤎

[@thebarefootdyer]

Thank you for your feedback Simmi! 💛

[@aiai-j7i]

@@thebarefootdyer I suggest also using a microphone...I have a difficult time understanding what you are saying, especially because you have music over it. There are quite a lot of new terms for me that I have a hard time catching. Thank you.

[@thebarefootdyer]

@@aiai-j7i Thanks for the feedback. I have a new lapel mic that I hope to use in future videos! Still learning all the tech things 🌀🌀

[@rising_waves]

@@aiai-j7i same here! I couldn't hear clearly what kind of liquid you used. Water and ? Thank you

[@rhondallyons9842]

Did you scour the paper?

[@rachelmadrone3168]

Is there an alternative to aluminum acetate? I'm staying away from all forms of aluminum but would love to try this project. Thank you!

[@cathaire]

I wish you yes question was answered!!!

[@chanteldamon2415]

Can you tell me we’re to get paper?

[@lilyoleary-sol]

They are so beautiful!!!! Can i use pansys ir butterfly pea flowers?

[@thebarefootdyer]

Thank you! You can but they aren’t colorfast and will fade quickly. ♥️

[@chanteldamon2415]

We’re can I by paper

[@rachelballou1243]

Thank you for your videos! Where do I buy aluminum acetate? Is it a powder I’m looking for?

[@thebarefootdyer]

Yes! It can be purchased from many dye suppliers. Botanical Colors is a trustworthy source. It can also be made at home using aluminum potassium sulfate, soda ash and vinegar.

[@rachelballou1243]

@@thebarefootdyer thank you!!!

[@rising_waves]

@@thebarefootdyer oh now i got it 😍

[@carolindaprimus1323]

Such a great prints!!! :) I really love coreopsis 💛 One question, I’m not sure wich mordant you use, you speak very fast for me and my english is not that pro ☺️ Thank you!!!! 🙏🏼

[@tashidelek7372]

I think it is aluminium acetate ;) but I suppose you can use alum just the same... To be confirmed!

[@thebarefootdyer]

Aluminum acetate ☺️ Thank you for the feedback.

[@tashidelek7372]

@@thebarefootdyer ❤ Thanks to you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏽 !

[@carolindaprimus1323]

@@thebarefootdyer thank you!!! ☺️

[@sandyskye1]

Are there particular flowers that work best ? I tried with lavender and hydrangea and got almost no color on my 100 % cotton paper 🥹

[@chanteldamon2415]

I am so sad I tried this. I got all the ingredients and it did not work for me, but I only had access to press coreopsis not fresh. I don’t know if that’s what the problem was.

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@burnsrsb]

Too quiet

[@mariakhatib9332]

Thank you a lot for sharing this!! I start to eco print few months ago with the iron water and I'm doing experiments since then.. But somehow it wasn't going well all the time there for I came to KZbin to find what's the wrong, and I founded you! I will try this new way I hope it's gonna work for me, One last thing, is there any other place on social media that I can send you a messages? Instagram? Facebook? I would love to communicat with you ♥♥♥

[@thebarefootdyer]

Hi Maryh! So happy to connect with you. You can find me on Instagram @thebarefootdyer ♥️