12 Months of Natural Dyeing
A list of the natural dyes we have looked at over the past 12 months and the colours that they have produced.
Dyeing with Red Cabbage: Using up those kitchen scraps
Dyeing with Red Cabbage is a great way to use those left over kitchen scraps to produce useful, beautiful colour.
A Surprise : Dyeing with Water Gum Leaves
I was not sure what to expect dyeing with this plant and I am certainly glad I tried!
Colour Differences when Natural Dyeing with Henna
Natural Dyeing with Henna has been done for centuries and is a great source of colour in your natural dye palette.
The Versatility of Oak in Natural Dyeing
Oak is an important tool in the dyers box, but can we also dye with it?
Indigo and Cotton —- To Fade or Not To Fade
Indigo and Cotton fabric has a long history with something we all love to wear….Our comfy old faded pair of jeans. But can we get any more versatility out of it.
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.