Playing with coffee with some great results
It’s time to play with coffee and a variety of different fibres and textures to see just how great dyeing with coffee can really be.
Mordanting Cotton and other cellulose fibres with Alum
Mordanting with alum Mordanting is the second stage of dyeing techniques used in the natural dyeing process. This is the process of preparing your fibres to receive the plant material on a chemical level. Mordanting usually involves the use of a metal compound which helps the dye adhere and stay onto the fibre. It also…
Dyeing with Lac- Solar versus Heat methods when natural dyeing
Dyeing with Lac can produce some beautiful pinks and purples, but what is the best method to dye with?
Dyeing with Frozen Blueberries straight from your freezer.
Dyeing with Frozen Blueberries can give you a variety of colours depending on pH.
Scouring Cellulose Fibres for the Natural Dyeing Process.
In this post we look at scouring your cellulose (plant based) fibres to get them ready for the Natural Dyeing process.
Dyeing with Tea using no mordant and iron.
We have previously looked at how using an iron mordant can effect dyeing with coffee. It is now time to try it dyeing with tea.
Dyeing with Leucadendron for bright beautiful results
Dyeing with Leucadendron can give a bright and vivid addition to your current art and craft project
Dyeing with Red Onions to produce a beautiful chartreuse
Red Onions are an easy and cheap way to get some great results and interesting colours.
Natural Dyeing with Marigolds to give joyful colour
Marigolds are a quick and easy way to jump into the world of natural dyeing.
Have fun solar dyeing with Wattle Tree twigs
This natural dye has become a great staple in my dye box. Once set up it can give you a steady supply for years to come.