Featured Artist : Dierdre Dant

I am Deirdre Dant and I love to tie dye.  I learned to tie dye over 20 years ago.  My Mom was my teacher and she still inspires me and teaches me new things.  I am happily married and have 2 amazing children.  I have furry helpers also, (2 Schnoodle Dogs and 2 cats).  It is a whirlwind of fun, fur and creativity here.

I would have to say that life, family and special requests are what inspire me.  Sometimes an idea just floats fully formed in to my head and other times I have to work at it.  Two of my favorite tshirt designs were born because I had a customer ask “would you make me a shirt?”  The frog and Owl shirts are because I said “I’ve never made one before but I’d be happy to try.”  I make another shirt that is based on the Eye of Sauron from the Lord of the Rings.  That one came about because I was watching the movie with my son and the eye came on the screen and I realized I could create it in tie-dye.  I have a large extended family and I usually make them tie dye for Birthdays and Holidays. I try to come up with something new every year. I also just like to try new things and experiment.  If you use compatible colors it is hard to make a mistake.

The Dharma products I use are:

Dharma’s Fiber Reactive Dye (love all the different colors that are available, and all your helpful instructions)

Soda Ash

Urea

Sinew

sodium alginate

Bamboo Socks

Rabbit Skins Baby Hat

Bandannas

Lace

Dharma’s Textile Detergent

Banners 

Pillowcases

Rayon sarongs

Deirdre Dant

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