Introductory notes: The search for hidden colours, forms and textures is for me the lure of eco dyeing and eco printing, and a form of art. Eco dyeing and eco printing are essentially direct contac…
This blog post contains a step-by-step approach of how to dye yarn with dandelions. Although they are often considered weeds, dandelions have
Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition & techniques behind this art hardly vary globally. Read the article to know more about natural dyeing than most people.
Natural Dyeing Tutorial. Learn how to use red cabbage to obtain beautiful purples, greens and blues with organic cotton yarn.
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I grew up in woods filled with white oak trees. The big beautiful trees would drop their tiny capped seeds each season, covering the ground with a blanket of acorns. As I have experimented more with natural dyeing, I have discovered acorns produce incredible colors in the dye bath. On their own, the
Natural Dye from Plants using Dandelion Flowers - Step by step tutorial for dyeing yarn or fabric with dandelion flowers from your backyard.
Madder (Rubia tinctorum) – buy seeds here! Native to the Mediterranean and a member of the coffee family, madder is a hardy perennial grown for its red dye. The roots of this plant have been used for centuries to make a bright, lightfast dye on both protein and cellulose fibers. Second and third year rootsContinue reading "Growing Madder"
Learn a fun new technique called rust dyeing fabric that uses vinegar soaked fabric and old rusted metal to create gorgeous pieces of dyed fabric.
It’s no secret that tie-dye has been trending since the start of social distancing/quarantining. I wanted to take it a step above and dye my clothing with natural dye!
Beginners Guide to Solar Dyeing. Step by step tutorial and video, it will teach you how to dye fabric scraps naturally using solar power.
My next step was to use the avocado skins for dyeing. Again, the instructions varied. Some said to tear the skins, others use whole. I went with using the whole skins. I used approximately the s…
Marigolds are one of the easiest flowers to experiment with due to accessibility and a simple dye process, yet here I am, 15 years into dyeing, using them for the first time. One of my 2018 g…
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.
We have been experimenting with making dye from lichen with excellent results. Click through for our step by step instructions.
Product information: Color classification: yellow 1 orange green 1 wine red light gray black gray blue 1 black red purple green dark green tie dye yellow tie dye blue tie dye wined tie dye gray tie dye orange tie dye black Length: trousers Size information: Size: XS SML XL 2XL Precaution： 1. Asian sizes are 1 to 2 sizes smaller than European and American people. Choose the larger size if your size between two sizes. Please allow 2-3cm differences due to manual measurement. 2. Please check the size chart carefully before you buy the item, if you don't know how to choose size, please contact our customer service. 3.As you know, the different computers display colors differently, the color of the actual item may vary slightly from the following images.
Hey creative mamas! Have you ever thought that it was possible to get your kids right into nature through a fun crafty activity? Eco print with natural dyes will do just that. It's totally safe,
In this blog post I’ll share with you my first experiment with fresh leaf indigo dyeing on cellulose fibres. I’m in love with this pretty shade of teal! I didn’t know if it would work on cellulose as I’ve read that it’s best on protein fibres, but I’m thrilled with the results. I’ve been growing...
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Simple instructions to figure out the mysteries of Eco Printing on silk. Full explanation with detailed pictures. Make your own Silk Scarves!
Long before there were chemical dyes, people made homemade dye for fabric using natural plant products. From mulberries for dark purple to the deep brown from walnut hulls, nature provides a rainbow of dye materials.
Product information: Color classification: yellow 1 orange green 1 wine red light gray black gray blue 1 black red purple green dark green tie dye yellow tie dye blue tie dye wined tie dye gray tie dye orange tie dye black Length: trousers Size information: Size: XS SML XL 2XL Precaution： 1. Asian sizes are 1 to 2 sizes smaller than European and American people. Choose the larger size if your size between two sizes. Please allow 2-3cm differences due to manual measurement. 2. Please check the size chart carefully before you buy the item, if you don't know how to choose size, please contact our customer service. 3.As you know, the different computers display colors differently, the color of the actual item may vary slightly from the following images.
If you’re reading this, you most likely saw an “Easy DIY Natural Dye” project on Pinterest but are now surrounded by mushy dye pots and soggy fabric, mid-primal scream, and wondering what the hell went wrong. I got you, girl. Pour yourself a glass of bubbly and let’s unpack 15 Reasons Why Your DI
Raise your hand if you love avocados. And pink. Combine those loves with this super easy DIY for how to dye with avocado pits!
This article contains an overview of natural green dyes that can be used to dye both yarn and fabric. The first color that comes to mind when
Learn how to make this super easy beachy DIY ice dye throw blanket with Procion dyes. It's a little beachy home decor meets boho style.
We have been experimenting with making dye from lichen with excellent results. Click through for our step by step instructions.
It started with avocados. "Remember when people were dying fabric with the pits and skins, like, three or four years ago? I tried it and became so obsessed
Learn how to extract dye from acorns, and use it to achieve a beautiful range of natural color, including tans, browns, and blacks!
Learn how to naturally change the shade of your fabric with a tea-dye. It's easy, and anticipation over the results are part of the fun!
One of my favourite plants to dye with in the spring is the stinging nettle – it’s one of the plants I most look forward to. The leaves give me a soft grey-green hue at this time of year (maybe you get a slightly different colour?) – the colour just feels so fresh and “alive”...
Learn how to dye clothing and fabric a beautiful pink from avocados using this natural dyeing DIY! Avocado dyeing is so easy!
A small list of the best books and websites for learning how to dye fabric naturally with plant-based materials.
Learn how to dye fabric and yarn with onion skins. Discover how to change the colors by using color modifiers. Easy step by step tutorial for beginners.
Since I started offering plant dyeing services I get a lot of inquiries from small sustainable brands who want to add a like of plant-dyed products to their collections. I enjoy sharing my expertise and assist other entrepreneurs on their journey to a more sustainable business. So I realized it will be of service to sh
Dyeing with a natural Cochineal dye prior to eco printing to create the most amazing colours imaginable! Complete tutorial with pictures!
Anyone who can make a pot of tea can dye a skein of wool or yard of plain linen to whatever color they want, using commonly found plants.
How to make natural dyes from food. Turn your food scraps into all natural dye to color Fabrics, Paper, Frosting. Easy natural dye recipe
You can't beat a hands-on workshop! It wouldn't have taken me over five years to learn how to dye (Eco-dye) if I had taken one or two hands-on workshops from the experts. For some strange reason, I thrive on teaching myself and learning as I go. Trial and error teaches you where you go wrong and mistakes you make along the way. But it's not for everyone. It's sometimes good to jump in and take a hands-on workshop from an expert. You do appreciate what experts have to go through to get where they are and why they are experts. I don't call myself an expert by any means. Learning is life long. When you stop breathing is when you stop learning! Anyway, what I want to say in this post is, I ran another Eco-dye workshop a couple of weeks ago. It was very successful and I learned a lot from it, hehe! I got inspired by the workshop and I haven't stopped dyeing ever since! So here are photos of many hands in action I took on the day. Thanks to all workshop participants for a fun day. You ladies were very creative and inspiring! Gentle hands revealing first bundle. I love this photo! Dyed fabric strung up to add to the dyeing atmosphere First batch was ready to reveal. Can you see colour seeping through? A great photo of such a simple process taken by Mary. Here are the sweet ladies in the workshop Everyone of these ladies is on Instagram. Do look them up on IG and see what other creative stuff they are into! From left is Jenny koolungamama, Mary maryhandweaver, Vic vic_pemberton, Jacky jacky_wllms, Kay shocking_hocking and Mel msmtan Head down, ready steady go ladies! Jacky unwrapping her bundle Close inspection! Wish you could hear the conversation that went on here! Love the hands! Too busy looking at the cloth to focus on the hands! At least five hands here! Purple carrot power! Can you see? Almost can't wait to open it! A great placement of leaves on this piece Great colour combination! This is the piece in the first photo I got all inspired after the workshop. The next day and with all the dye stuff still on the table I bundled up using the leftover leaves from the workshop. Below are some great results I got from that day. Eucalyptus leaves and seeds on Milky Merino Wool Eucalyptus leaves and seeds on Milky Merino Wool Beautiful texture made by eucalyptus seeds. Double print from Eucalyptus leaves on cotton So right and so red This could be leopard prints! Another piece printed with Eucalyptus leaves and seeds Sorry for a photo heavy post. There is so much I love sharing with you. I was happy that some lovely friends commented that my dye fabric has been colourful lately. I think it must be the winter leaves that I found all around my neighbourhood that have given me great colours! It has been cold and wet here these last two weeks. This coming weekend is the first weekend that we will have a bit of sunshine. Let's hope it happens! Until next time Nat
DIY Natural dyeing. How to dye fabric with tea. Step by step tutorial for beginners will teach you how to dye fabric and wool using tea.
Today, Emma Riley shares a tutorial on dying wool using natural dyes and the sun. It’s a super summer craft to enjoy with the kids… they’ll be amazed at the beautiful colors they can create using nature. Emma designs beautiful ceramic art. I discovered her work a few months ago and am literally smitten. I […]
Learn how to make natural dyes for fabric using ingredients that you already have around! Have fun experimenting to get beautiful colors and shades!
Steeped in history and romance pomegranates have long been cultivated for their nutritious and delicious juice. The flowers are bright red and so beautiful that some fruitless varieties are grown for ornamental value. I've witnessed the fruit just dropping to the ground, providing food for animals - which is crazy to me because they're packed with useful properties beyond food, they're also a tannin rich dye.
