Printing on Cellulosic Fabrics. Essentials

In this new tutorial, Michel Garcia explores the art of printing on cellulose-based fabrics using natural dyes and mordants. With 7 hours of video divided into 29 structured lessons, you’ll learn essential techniques, from mordant printing and iron-based contrasts to indigo resist and precision pastes.

This course blends historical insights with modern applications, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced dyers looking to expand their skills.

Contents

Aluminum: The Foundation of Color

Chapter 1: The Magic of the First Print
Chapter 2: The Reverse Print: Discharging the Mordant
Chapter 3: From Solution to Paste: Introducing Guar Gum
Chapter 4: Screen Printing Meets Immersion Dyeing
Chapter 5: Al-chemy: Preparing Aluminum Acetate
Chapter 6: Two for Tango: The Harmony of Mordant Dyes

Iron: The Power of Contrast

Chapter 7: Iron Will: Preparing Iron Acetate Mordant
Chapter 8: Iron Will II: Developing the Print with Tannin
Chapter 9: A Little Boat in the Sea of Color
Chapter 10: Polychromatic Prints with Iron-Aluminum Mixes
Chapter 11: Oberkampf & Toile de Jouy: Printing the Past
Chapter 12: The Dye Decoding Chart
Chapter 13: Blending Mordants, Revealing Color
Chapter 14: The Black Print: Exploring the Tannin-Iron Reaction

Indigo: The Depth of Blue

Chapter 15: The Birth of the Indigo Vat
Chapter 16: Understanding Resist: Theory & Traditions
Chapter 17: Mastering the Indigo Resist Paste
Chapter 18: First Indigo Blueprint
Chapter 19: The First Blueprint with an Old Woodblock
Chapter 20: Dragon Impressions: Printing with an Antique Block
Chapter 21: Patience in Blue: The Dyeing Continues
Chapter 22: Triple Indigo: The Art of "Les Trois Bleus"
Chapter 23: Botanic & Abstract: A Tale of Two Prints
Chapter 24: Beyond Blue: Indigo Meets the Mordant Dye
Chapter 25: Mordanted Resist: Twice the Colors, Half the Steps

Printing Pastes: The Art of Precision

Chapter 26: Understanding Printing Pastes
Chapter 27: Microwave Magic: Concentrating Dye Extracts
Chapter 28: The Key to Printing: Pre-Treatment with Tannin & Steaming
Chapter 29: Inspired by Michel: New Possibilities in Eco-Printing