GD: Tropical Fish

This gradation has been done for one mama who wanted a cheerful but tasteful colour combination. She chose orange to turquoise and that`s how her hemp indio has been transformed.
All she needs now is a black babywearing bag or scarf to compliment the colours of the wrap-and the search for a tiny fish named Nemo can be started!
Well, I really like all the sea themed circumstances, so I`m happy to help:)

GD: Zara Orchid

I did this gradation on a new Zara White some time ago, and then almost forgot about it while being busy with custom orders. Today I`ve taken it out of the drawer and photographed along foth the fishies in post below:)
Did I ever mention that I loved dyeing Zaras?
Because I do. And I think this pattern is just created to be dyed.
This one is no exception and I am very pleased with the result.

Colours used: Imperial Purple with a tiny bit of Chocolate Brown to deepen the colour, Fuchsia Red and Raspberry.






and Nina was actually happy when we wrapped in it:



...but this beauty is on the way to Australia now!

GD: (Carmin) Sunburnt Fish

The name comes from the owner of this lovely wrap; the fishies in question refused to change colour, agreeing only to swim in a differently coloured waters:)
Yes, if any of you ever wondered what the famous CF would look dyed without stripping,here`s your answer.
I`ve used Amethyst and some purple mix dyes along with Jet Black with a minimal amount of Charcoal Grey.
As can be seen, this wrap, althought not one of double-faced linens, behaves exactly like one. The linen thread however has appeared resistent to dyeing efforts!
But the effect in my opinion, albeit unexpected, is quite extraordinary.

GD: Taffy a la Neapolitana

I`ve been wondering what these famous American sweets taste like, since one American mama asked me for a grad that would remind her of those. She wanted it in the classic Neapolitan colours, only softer, more subtle. Just like the sweets she remembered from her childhood.
So I did my best not to make the colours as vivid I was tempted!;)







And I am still thinking about the saltwater taffy taste!

GD: Su Hua Hemp

Imagine dark blue deep sea, becoming turquoisy light as it comes closer to the shore. Imagine sea foam, washing on the grey beach. Imagine this beach stopping almost on a high cliff, covered with green forest. Imagine this and you`ll see this beautiful place called Su Hua in Taiwan.


(image from: http://exploreislandsnow.com/category/pacific-volcanoes/western-pacific/taiwan/)

One mama wanted this place reflected on her wrap; she also sent me her graphic project of that, so I tried to create something in between the picture and the mock-up.
After a long battle for the proper hunter`s green (and waiting for the missing dye to arrive), Su Hua hemp is finally ready:

I am in love

...and have to share:

GD: 2 wraps for 2 New Year`s promotion winners

So I have finally managed to finish the two winning wraps in my New Year`s lottery.
Two lovely mamas who paired up to win will be soon reunited with their transformed wraps. Both chose the green palette, one sent me a very specified project while the other left the colour decision with me (except for one rail:)

First goes Mojito for Jacquelyn. The wrap that has been sent to me is BBSlen Turkish Delight (I didn`t know those were so wide and long!). One rail was to be dyed a lemony lime green, which included the "window panel" area.
For the rest, I used my mixture of greens to create this slightly bluish/minty shade. Altogether, a full glass of delicious Mojito has been prepared along with a finishing slice of cold lime:)
(Strangely, when I presented this to Jacquelyn, she said she had used to make the best mojito drinks!This was just meant to be!)





Alisa also chose the greens, but she sent me her own project for this gradation. She wanted it to look like a tulip just before blooming, with shades of green coming from the darkest emerald to almost translucent yellowish avocado, finished with a natural, peachy rail. It wasn`t an easy task, as the first colour layer rinsed out in the wash-yes, that`s 100% linens for me!
Nevertheless, with a slightly adjusted approach, I put the colours on again, and this time they stayed. And they stayed nice and fresh:)
That`s how this lovely Tulip Bud was brought to life!