# Fabric-Dyed Ceramics These Unique Ceramics are Colored Using a Fabric Dye and a Glazing Process By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-dye References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/08/15/emma-buckley-dye-lines-vessels-tableware-absorb-colour-through-tiny-glazing-hole-graduate-shows-2015/) & [embuckley](http://embuckley.com/) Bath School of Art and Design graduate Emma Buckley created a unique collection of [fabric-dyed ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections). Each piece of the 'Dye Line' [ceramic tableware collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain) is given color through an usual process of glazing. The ceramics are "hand-thrown, fired and finished with transparent glaze" and sandblasted to create a small gap. Then, each ceramic is drenched in fabric dye while the clay slowly absorbs the color that seeps through the gap. This process ensures that each piece of the 'Dye Line' is colored in a unique style that cannot be replicated. This coloring method was created by Emma Buckely using a 3D design that she developed while in school. The ultimate goal was to create something that was infused with [bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epin-rere), traditionally only seen in fabric textiles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fabric-dyed Ceramics:** Opportunity for creating unique and vibrant ceramic pieces through the innovative technique of fabric dyeing. - **Handmade Tableware:** Disruptive potential in the tableware industry by offering custom hand-thrown ceramics with unique and colorful designs. - **Hybrid Craftsmanship:** Opportunity for blending traditional and unconventional techniques to create innovative and artistic ceramic pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ceramics Manufacturing:** Disruptive potential for manufacturers to incorporate fabric dyeing technique and create a new line of visually striking ceramic products. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor retailers to offer unique and vibrant ceramic tableware that brings a refreshing touch to dining experiences. - **Art and Design Education:** Potential for art and design schools to incorporate fabric dyeing technique in their curriculum, encouraging students to explore alternative methods of ceramic coloring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Ceramic Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-ceramics.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Colorful Handmade Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-clay.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Collaborative Textural Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-series.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [French Form Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doux-collection.md)