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Dye Lessons

By Paivi Suomi on April 4, 2011

Dyes and color in the classroom.

Easter Egg Dye Project
How to dye some eggs and wool this Easter with natural dyes you can find in your kitchen.… Read more...

Natural Plant Dyes – Brazilwood

By Paivi Suomi on March 14, 2011

Brazilwood A natural dye plant that gives reds, purples, and pinks and corals.. Brazilwood can be obtained from several trees: Haematoxylum brasiletta, Caesalpinia sappan, C.… Read more...

How to Make a Tin Mordant

By Paivi Suomi on March 12, 2011

A Tin (stannous chloride) mordant can be used to obtain different colour variations than Alum (another commonly used mordant for natural dyeing.… Read more...

Natural Dyes – Rhubarb Leaf Mordant

By Paivi Suomi on March 12, 2011

Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid, a poisonous substance, but it can be used as a mordant. Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 4 hours Here’s How:

Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing.

How to Mordant Cotton and Linen

By Paivi Suomi on March 12, 2011

Linen and cotton yarns require a different mordant preparation prior to using natural dyes. Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 90 minutes Here’s How: