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Hapa Zome is the art of creating prints from natural materials.

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HAPA ZOME

Hapa Zome is the art of creating prints from natural materials, usually leaves and flowers. It is a simple activity and incorporates creativity, physical dexterity and making a very loud noise. What’s not to love? You will need:

Place a leaf, flower or arrangement of them on one half of a rectangular piece of cotton, then fold the fabric over so it covers the leaves. Using a hammer, pebble or piece of wood, ‘bash’ the fabric. The natural dyes from the leaves and flowers will leach through the fabric and, once the fabric is unfolded, a symmetrical image of the leaves will be imprinted onto it. Experiment with fabric sizes, types of ‘basher’, and especially types of flowers or leaves.

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