Tansy flower tops will give a yellow dye.
Difficulty Level:
Average
Time Required:
6 hours
Here’s How:
- Use equal weight of tansy flowers to weight of wool. Cut the flower tops of tansy plants when they are in full bloom.
- Chop the tansy flower tops into small pieces and place in a dyepot filled with water.
- Simmer the dyepot for 1 – 2 hours. Let it cool and sit overnight.
- Add the pre-mordanted clean wool to the dyepot.
- Bring to boil and simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until sufficient color is reached.
- Turn off the heat and let the dyepot cool.
- Remove the dyed wool from the dyepot.
- Rinse in cool water, and let dry.
Tips:
NMSU Dye Project
Growing tansy and other natural dye plants.
How To Make an Alum Mordant
How To Make a Tin Mordant
Natural Dyes and Mordant Recipes
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