Vinegar mordant

Having seen some pretty amazing pictures on Ravelry, where a whole thread is devoted to the colour variations obtained with black beans, I have wanted to experiment with those for a few months now.…

Red onion skins are one of my favorite dye stuffs.

Natural Dyes I have spent the last few days experimenting with natural dyes made from plant products. The process has given me a new appreciation for natural colours and fabrics. It has been a fascinating journey as I have tested the validity of different information on the topic and worked with the natural dyes. The information below has been gathered from research and my own findings. What Can Be Used as Natural Dyes? The best thing about natural dyeing is that the ingredients you need are…

Posts about natural dye written by grackleandsun

I promised some black bean dyeing quite a while ago, and do not think I have forgotten! But before you do any dyeing, you have to mordant – and the mordant used for black beans is common enou…

Early dyers relied on easily obtained natural materials to add color to their textiles. Natural dyestuffs come from flowering plants, bark, fungi, lichens, insects, shellfish and various ‘ea…

Natural dyes for many fabric types can be made from nuts and berries. It's possible to dye fabrics in an array of colors you want, naturally!

Aka Instant Wardrobe Transformer.

Eco-printing on paper is a fast, easy and satisfying way to get started with this wonderful craft process. You don’t need much in the way of special tools or equipment and you can experiment …

Someone asked that I detail the process for anyone who was interested in doing this at home, so here you go, Susie! Materials: 1 quart jar 2-4 packets of KoolAid in colors you like white vinegar wa…