The Art in the Folds: Why My Process Is Personal
One of the questions I’m asked most often is:
“How do you fold that?”
“Will you teach me your techniques?”
“Can you show me step-by-step?”
First of all—thank you. Truly. I can’t tell you how much it means to know that my art captures attention and sparks curiosity.
It’s a joy and an honour to create pieces that people not only love, but want to learn more about.
But here’s the thing about art: it belongs to the hands that practice it.
That truth has guided my journey, and it’s why I’ve chosen to keep some parts of my process private.
My Journey: A Self-Taught Artist
When I first began ice dyeing, there wasn’t a neat little manual or a YouTube playlist that showed me the ropes. What I know today has been built from years of trial and error, hundreds of “what if I tried this?” moments, and more messy, colourful experiments than I could ever count.
These folds and patterns aren’t just techniques—they’re my creative language. They’re the brushstrokes of my art. And like any artist, those details are something I’ve developed slowly and protect fiercely.
The Story Behind My Signature Style
I want to be upfront: I don’t teach my folding techniques publicly.
Not because I don’t value the people asking (I absolutely do), but because these methods are my intellectual property. They’re the foundation of my work and the reason my pieces look the way they do.
Think of it like a chef with a signature recipe—of course they’ll share their food with the world, but they won’t hand out the recipe card for free. That’s not gatekeeping. That’s simply respecting the craft, the time, and the years that went into creating it.
I’ve shared, and taught in the past, and unfortunately, I was betrayed when some students overstepped personal boundaries. That experience took an emotional toll and reminded me why protecting my knowledge is an act of self-respect—one I hope is received with the same respect in return.
Because here’s the thing about art: it belongs to the hands that practice it.
Every fold, every experiment, every hour spent—it all adds up to a style that’s uniquely your own. And this, right here, is mine.
Protecting My Creative Process
The wonderful thing about tie dye and ice dye is that there’s no single path. If you’re eager to try, the internet is bursting with tutorials, Facebook groups, and YouTube videos where you can learn the basics.
From there, it’s about experimenting, putting in the hours, and finding your unique rhythm.
That’s exactly how I learned. And honestly?
That journey ... the mistakes, the surprises, the breakthroughs ... that’s where the magic lives.
Bringing Colour Into Your World
If your heart is calling for something colourful but you’d rather skip the years of trial and error, that’s where I come in.
Every piece I make is hand dyed, one of a kind, and created with the very techniques people are always asking me about.
Explore my current collections
So, while I won’t be sharing a folding tutorial anytime soon, please know how much I appreciate your questions and encouragement. Your excitement fuels me every day, and your support allows me to keep creating.
From the bottom of my heart—thank you for celebrating my art with me.
P.S. If you’ve landed here because you’re curious about how I fold—thank you for respecting my choice to keep that part of my art personal. Your support means the world.
Thank you very much on your professional language in replying someone asking if folding . I for agree with your Intellectual property rights. There so many thieves in the work of arts. I salute all your efforts to land where you are God bless your hands, yourself as well. I’ve always very private with what I truly do agree with not opening up because that’s your idea. Awesome and Cheers.
Deanne.
I respect your process! I find the asking of what if I try this or that is the joy of creating. Love you’r work.
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