The True Colour of the Cotinus botanical printing method is a skilled technique to create blue eco-prints from the Cotinus (smoke bush) leaves. It was initiated by a group online project I ran in 2020 during the first Covid crisis lockdown in the UK.
The project initially put together online live 100 botanical printers from the 4 corners of the world looking forward to connect during the lockdowns when stuck at home in uncertain set ups. Together we created the blue prints. In 5 years the method was fine tuned by my research in mordanting and dyeing.
Today the method allows us to make wonderful prints with a coloured background. It gives a great insight about the use of dyes and mordants and works both on paper and cellulose material like linen.
It is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced printers.
The method will be delivered by email to the email account you booked from within 24 hours of your purchase.
If you have any issues in purchasing it please email me using bettysbeautifullife@gmail.com
The True colour of the Cotinus method updated method 2025
This is the tuition for the updated “The True Colour of the Cotinus” Botanical printing method on fabric (cellulose) and paper 2025. The instructions and the video were launched on the online live workshop of May 2025. In this new version of “The True Colour of the Cotinus” I am showing you how to incorporate dyed background in your Botanical prints using Cotinus leaves for blue prints. This method incorporates mordanting and preparation of the material, and printing. In this method you can log into the Facebook group of the Cotinus method. You will be able to keep this course and video recording for 2 years from buying it.
£50.00
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