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5. Printing on wool
Printing on Wool with Michel Garcia: A Complete Guide" is your comprehensive resource for mastering the art of printing on wool using natural dyes. Michel Garcia guides you through the meticulous preparation of nine distinct printing pastes, each derived from natural sources. Utilizing these pastes, he demonstrates both screen printing and block printing techniques to achieve intricate and stunning patterns on wool. This tutorial not only teaches you how to apply these pastes effectively but also how to mix them to create a full palette of colors based on the color wheel. Dive into this detailed guide to unlock the potential of natural dyes and transform wool into vibrant, patterned masterpieces.

History and basic principles of printing on wool
Michel talks about history of printing in Europe, in particular, in Alsase.

Pigment lakes for printing pastes
Michel shows us the preparation of pigments pastes

Printing pastes
Michel shows the preparation of basic natural printing pastes

Madder paste
Michel shows us a special project of preparation of a historical pink madder paste

Screen printing with natural pastes
Michel shows us screen printing with natural pastes and steaming of the prints.
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Making colors according color wheels
Michel explains how to use soluble indigo and how to mix pastes according to color wheel rules.
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