Thermochromic Dyeing¶
title: Learning thermo dyeing and shibori embroidery with Vilnius art academy Fashion Design students¶
| Path | Target | Duration | Colaboration | Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 18+ | 2 days / 4 h each day | Vilnius art academy | Implement new skills into curricula |
Abstract¶
Fabric dyed with thermo-dye and then sewn with conductive thread allows further experiments with electric current and thus to change the colours of the fabric by exposing the fabric to the heat generated by electricity.
Activity description¶
Students dyed cotton fabric with thermo dyes and created E-embroidering shibori circuit. In the last phase they experimented with electric current to see how fabric changes colours.
General Feedback on the activity¶
For student thermochromic dyeing technique was a new discovery. Some of the results were very artistic and unexpected.
Learning Outcomes¶
- Knowing the suitable fabrics for dyeing
- Discover how different thermochromic dyes work
- Learning the technique of thermo dyeing
- Understanding the circuit basics
Process¶
Day 1: thermo-chromic fabric dyeing¶
- Presentation of the ambassador background and activities
- Introduction to thermochromic dyeing process
- Thermochromic dye preparation
- Dyeing process
Preparation and materials¶
Equipment, Tools and Materials
- Scissors
- Plastic containers
- Wooden craft stick
- Sponge
- Very light 100% cotton fabric / muslin
- Thermochromic pigment various colors 22°C or higher
- Fabric paint medium
- Conductive thread
- Paper or plastic sheet to cover the working surface
Day 2: shibori E-emboidering¶
- Presentation of the activity
- Introduction to e-textiles
- Understanding the circuit basics
- Shibori embroidery with conductive thread and thermo dyed fabric (from previous workshop)
- Experiments with the power supply to get the results and explore the thermo dyed fabric limits
Preparation and materials¶
Equipment, Tools and Materials
- Scissors
- Needles
- Embroidery hoop
- DC power supply
- Aligator clips
- Previously dyed cotton fabric
- Conductive thread
Estimated cost
Always consider to find local providers - BOM of materials for 1 participant (total: €11.37)
| Item | Quantity | Cost (€) | Link to vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very light 100% cotton fabric / muslin | 30 cm | €1.20 | amazon |
| Thermochromic pigment | Trial Pack | ∼ €3.00 | sfxc |
| Conductive thread | 3 meters | ∼ €1.99 | sparkfun |
| Crocodile clip wires ended from both sides | 2 | €1.56 | anodas |
| Fabric painting medium | 1 | €2.45 | dekonamai |
| Plastic containers | 2 | €0.70 | amazon |
| Wooden craft stick | 2 | €0.08 | amazon |
| Embroidery hoop 20 cm | 1 | €2.28 | amazon |
| Sponge | 1/3 | €0.10 | amazon |
Documentation:¶
Licence and credits¶
Attribution — ShareAlike CC BY-SA This activity has been designed by Andrea Wolf-Simone with the help of Vivitop for shemakes.eu.
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