Rust Dyeing

On Tuesday I went to my embroiderers' meeting and this month it was rust dyeing. I took a lot of objects that would rust and some items like vinegar, tea, salt and a household cleaner that would activate the rusting process.
I used just cotton fabric but you can use various fabrics including silk,  paper also works well.
The fabric was dampened and then either
wrapped around objects or objects placed on the fabric.

I left some of the items 24 hours and some I left for up to 48 hours before rinsing and washing the fabric. Some of the results are below.

Square bolts dyed with tea and vinegar

Screws wrapped as in shibori and tacks places in the cotton

Wrapped steel wool and nails wrapped with lace in salt and vinegar.

Stitching applied to rust dyed fabric

I love the colours of rust dyeing and I have just stitched a few samples but I would like to have a go at a larger piece in the future!