Experimenting with Natural Dyes I’ve been experimenting with natural dyes for the last few months, with an increasing curiosity for the broad range of colors that can be found in nature. I used to think of natural dye colors as muddy and dull, but there are some fantastic hues that make all of my pink […]
Shades of ORANGE – Alder (Alnus rubra) (Bark)- orange – Barberry (mahonia sp.) yellow orange (with alum) very strong & permanent. Any part of the plant will work. – Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) (root when cut open)- will give a good orange to reddish orange color. – Butternut Tree (Juglans cinerea) – (bark, seed husks) – light yelllow-orange – Carrot (Daucus carota) […]
How to Make Natural Dyes to Dye Fabric & Clothes at Home Great ideas to give old clothing items a new look. It’s a fun way to stop your clothes from sitting in the cupboard unworn, or even simply being thrown out and wasted. By rebirthing clothes through upcycling, you could save an estimated CO2 […]