Historically, herbal dyes were the only source of colorant for most of the population. Many of these herbs were neither…
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Solar Dyeing with Natural Dyes
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Solar dyeing is a set it and wait method of dyeing that is most often popularized for working with weak…
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A Quick History of Tie Dye in Natural Dyes
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************A look at the history of tie-dye shows that it is a fun and bright dye style that is rooted…
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How to Mordant Silk
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Mordant silk with confidence with this simple step by step method for pre-dye mordanting. I’ve talked about different types of…
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Save the Bees: Bee Friendly Dye Plants
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Often when I think about a natural dyer’s garden, I think in terms of colors for the dye vat. Sometimes,…
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Knitted Fingerless Gloves: Last Minute Gift Idea
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************No matter what time of year it is, it can be very easy to end up in a last-minute gift…
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