organic dyes – AllFiberArts

Apple Leaf Dye

We planted an espalier apple tree 2 years ago when we moved to our new property. This year we had our first successful apple crop.… Read more...

Alkanet Root Dye

Alkanet Dye

Alkanet Root Dye Recipe for Linen, Cotton and Cellulose Fibres
Alkana Tinctoria

for 100 grams of fibre
20 grams Alkanet Root Rhubarb Dye Powder
Soak the Alkanet in a glass jar overnight with a bit of alcohol.… Read more...

Brazilwood Dye

Brazilwood Dye Recipe for Linen, Cotton and Cellulose Fibres
Caesalpinia Sappan

for 100 grams of fibre
20 grams Brazilwood powder – Caesalpinia Sappan

Fungi Dye: Boletopsis Grisea

Boletopsis grisea dyed yarn

Boletopsis grisea Mushroom Dye
FI – Sudenkaapa
SW -tallgraticka

Boletopsis grisea – Fungi dye can produce blue colours

Fungi Dye: Hapolopilus Rutilans

Hapalopilus rutilans

Hapilopilus rutilans Mushroom Dye

Hapalopilus rutilans
FI: Okrakaapa
SW: lysticka

Natural Dyes – Black Bean Dye Recipe

Wool Dyed with Black Beans

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...