I can hear what you’re thinking, “there’s essential gadgets to use when natural dyeing yarn? Really?” Yep, though they may not be the type of gadget you are thinking of. These useful little items are ... Read More about 5 Essential Gadgets for Natural Dyeing Yarn
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How to Create Your Own Designer Sun hat
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Summer is right around the corner, and with it the need for protection from the sun. Creating your own designer sun hat is a fun way to upcycle an old hat and express your natural dye creativity. For ... Read More about How to Create Your Own Designer Sun hat
How to Store Woad Pigment for later use
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Woad indigo is my favorite natural dye. It is versatile, can be used on nearly any type of natural fiber without pre-mordanting, can over dye anything no matter how many natural dyes were used on it ... Read More about How to Store Woad Pigment for later use
Mordants: An Overview of Mordants for Natural Dyes
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************The majority of natural dyes, whether chemical dyes or natural dyes, adhere to the fiber through a chemical bond. With straight dye and fiber, this bond is easy to degrade and break. However, some ... Read More about Mordants: An Overview of Mordants for Natural Dyes
An Overview of Drop Spindles for Natural Dyers
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************There are an unlimited number of things to use for natural dying, fabric, yarn, roving, and washed fleece all come to mind. Dying a natural coloured sweater that has gotten stained or just looks worn ... Read More about An Overview of Drop Spindles for Natural Dyers
Loom Controlled Shibori Scarf: A Rigid Heddle Loom Tutorial
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Shibori is the ancient Japanese art of indigo dying. Utilizing resists on fabric, and the richest of indigo vats, Shibori is one of the best ways to highlight the subtlety of natural indigo dye. This ... Read More about Loom Controlled Shibori Scarf: A Rigid Heddle Loom Tutorial