Natural dyeing techniques

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In this Beginner’s Guide to Natural Dyes you will learn how to produce intense and bright colors using natural dyes. Free Printable Dye list.

In Bhutan, the practice of natural dyeing is a tradition passed down through generations, just like the art of textiles that accompanies it. By using plants, barks, leaves and minerals, the natural dyeing process involves techniques like scouring, cooking, drying etc. The soft colours from the natural dye contribute to the textiles’ distinct identity. Despite the labor-intensive methods, the appeal of natural dyeing lies in its connection to tradition, environment and creativity. 📸 Kevin…

How to make natural dye using food from your kitchen. Simple and easy to do with things like red cabbage, black beans, turmeric, and coffee.

Six years ago I did two post on how to dye wool yarn with black beans. As I have moved into dyeing cotton fabric I thought I would write a little updated post. You can read here the part 1 and part 2. I basically I used exactly the same technique, the biggest difference was…

Cotton is more difficult to dye black with plants than wool. It‘s possible but it takes time. Yet, it‘s budget-friendly & sustainable!

(and what NOT to use)In this blog you will learn how to properly mordant cellulose fabrics, and how to use ingredients from your kitchen to dye them.The most eco-concious way to use kitchen materials is by collecting them and drying or freezing them until you are ready to use them. Use produce nets for drying (or it will start creating mold and fruit flies) or Ziploc bags for freezer storage. More about good 'kitchen dyers' below.What will you need?Dyeing in the kitchen requires a few basic…

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Mordants used in natural dyeing. Defining mordant such as Allum, Copper, Tin, Iron and Chrome. Protein and cellulose fibers