The majority of natural dyes, whether chemical dyes or natural dyes, adhere to the fiber through a chemical bond. With…
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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…
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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…
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Tips for Using Naturally Dyed Fibres and Yarn
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Material dyed with natural dyes sometimes requires different treatment than material dyed with conventional dyes. Both natural and synthetic dyes…
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Top Five Tips for Naturally Dyeing Yardage
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 dying is done with natural fibres as loose fibre, yarn, or small pieces of fabric like…
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Natural dyes: Preparing your woolly canvas
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************No matter how good your natural dyes are, the colour will be impacted and changed by the natural fiber you…
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