The Waves Bandana is one of the many projects from Kristine's book, . This kit is designed to make it easier for you to create the Waves Bandana and to dye with indigo. All materials have been pre-measured. Simply use the contents of the jar at each designated step. The instructions for this kit are found in The Modern Natural Dyer.
Kristine also has a video on Creativebug on indigo dyeing! It's a fun resource to help you set up your indigo vat and learn a few techniques for creating designs on your bandanas! You can tune into the class .
This kit contains the materials to make your very own indigo vat. The bandanas in this kit make a great canvas to explore the world of solid blue, or use the thread included to make wave-like patterns. There is enough dye in this kit to dye many more items - like t-shirts, pillowcases, dresses, etc.
- Two white bandanas (approx. 72g)
- Scour
- Indigo
- All agents to create an indigo vat**
- pH strips
- Whisk
- Button + craft thread
To complete project, you will need:
- 1-Quart-size glass canning jar
- 3-gallon bucket
- White spoon
- Measuring cup
- Gloves and protective eyewear
- Drying rack or clothesline
- Dropcloth (optional)
**Shipping lye: Since this kit contains lye, it will ship via UPS Ground. Please provide a physical mailing address (no PO Boxes). Please note that UPS Ground shipping times may be longer than expected. Please call or email us with any questions.
**CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL friends, unfortunately we cannot ship sodium hydroxide (lye) out of the country, so you will need to source this on your own - it is a common ingredient for making soap. If interested in joining, get in touch and we will give you a shipping quote.
