My name is Pam Oswald,
I live in a suburb of St. Paul, MN. I have a husband and 4 children, as well as 3 dogs. Life is always busy here.  My passion for dyeing goes back a good 25 years, to my first attempt on a pair of stirrup pants with Rit dye, and some rubber bands. I have always dabbled and played with dyes but didn't get really serious until I found the internet, and Dharma. I am inspired by my children, nature, and favorite fabrics. I often pull my colorways from my immediate environment. Every time I dye a piece, it's like unwrapping a gift when I rinse and get my first glimpse of how things came out.

About a year ago I decided to try marble dyeing with shaving cream, after reading The Dharma tutorial. From my first piece of fabric I loved it!  I had so many people asking how I do it, I created a picture tutorial of the dharma instructions. My favorite fabric to dye is bamboo, I love how it takes the dye.  I use the fabric I dye with this method to make plush toys, infant clothing,  and wash cloths.

I use the procion dyes, Dharma's alternative to Synthropol, squirt bottles, fabrics, soda ash and blanks. Thank you Dharma for providing me wonderful products, with which to practice my craft.

Pam Oswald
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