Learn how to eco-print with flowers and leaves at Serendipity

NATURE'S WONDER

Eco-printing is a technique where plants, leaves and flowers leave their shapes, colours and marks on fabric. Alum, flowers or leaves, cloth, thread to tie and steamer are some of the things required to bring the magic of nature's colourful prints on fabric.

STEP 1

Soak water with alum and dampen a white cloth in it for a few minutes.

STEP 2

Silk and cotton cloths work the best here.

STEP 3

Decide what flowers you want to use and arrange them face down.

STEP 4

Roll the fabric containing the flower petals and leaves.

STEP 5

TIP: You can add a sheet of plastic if you don't want a mirror image.

STEP 6

Secure the cloth and its contents with a thread.

STEP 7

It’s time to steam your bundles! Place them in a steamer and heat for 15-20 minutes for darker shade.

STEP 8

Let the bundles cool and unroll the fabric to reveal your eco-printed cloth.

TIP

Dry in a shady place.

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