Eucalyptus Leaf Dye I gathered some Eucalyptus leaves during a recent visit to Corfu. Eucalyptus makes a wonderful dye, both from the leaves and the bark.I dyed both wool and some cellulose […]
The craft of making dyes and colour using either natural plants or chemical dyes.
Eucalyptus Leaf Dye I gathered some Eucalyptus leaves during a recent visit to Corfu. Eucalyptus makes a wonderful dye, both from the leaves and the bark.I dyed both wool and some cellulose […]
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Plant Dyed and Your Health Did you know that textiles dyed with plant dyes can be good for you?As a part of my personal search for a healthier lifestyle, I am on […]
Anti-microbial Effects of Natural Dyes Anti-microbial Effects of Natural DyesNatural dyes are a good thing. In my research, I came across numerous research studies that have been done in the past several […]
A Badly Neglected Indigo Vat Well with all my great intentions to keep this going, Life got in the way and I didn’t. So now comes the challenge of getting this going […]
INDIGO HISTORICAL DYE RECIPES How To Dye With Woad & Indigo – Historical Dye RecipesIndigo Fermentation Vat (With Bran & Washing Soda) German Vat. […] Having filled the copper with water, we […]
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Rya Rug – 3 to 120 Dye Study This is a dye exercise that allows you to create over 120 dyes using just 3 colours. The 3 prime colours of dye are […]
Indian Berberry Dye – Berberris Aristata Indian Berberry (Berberine) dye comes from the roots and stems of the Indian Barberry plant. The natural plant dye can be purchased as a pre-ground powder. […]