Cochineal is a natural dye substance that comes from the crushed bodies of insects, Dactylopius coccus, found on prickly pear cacti.… Read more...
Natural Dyes – Cochineal
Natural Dyes – Brazilwood
Brazilwood natural dye gives crimsons, purples and pinks on premordanted yarns.
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Natural Dyes – Bloodroot
Bloodroot natural plant dye has been used by First Nations to dye wool yarns, yielding reds, pink and orange colours.
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Natural Dyes – Beets
Sugar beetroots give rust and reddish coloured natural dye, though the colour is not very colourfast and fades after time.
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Natural Dyes – Bananas
This is a recipe I found for making a natural dye using banana peels. I haven’t tried it yet, so if you do, please let me know the results.… Read more...
