Urine Fleece & Dyes
Urine, Fleece and Dyes
Weavers, spinners and dyers might be considered a bit odd in this day and age of computers and ready-made, mass-produced articles.… Read more...
natural plant dyes
Ivy Leaf Dye
I have seen several references to dyeing yarns with Ivy vines, but none of them seem to have any detailed instructions.… Read more...
Natural Dyes Index
Natural Dye Recipes
A simple Text Based List of articles related to natural plant dyes. – A selection of organic natural plant and fungi dye recipes and mordants: Indigo, eucalyptus, madder root, brazilwood, alkanet, and more.… Read more...
Anti-microbial Effects of Natural Dyes
Anti-microbial Effects of Natural Dyes
Natural dyes are a good thing. In my research, I came across numerous research studies that have been done in the past several years about dye plants and their effectiveness against harmful microbes such as:
Natural Dyes – Black Bean Dye Recipe
I had heard that it was possible to dye yarns using black beans but have never tried it before so last week when I went grocery shopping I looked for some.… Read more...