Natural dyeing is an ancient technique involving the extraction of colors from natural materials such as plants, fungi, insects, and minerals, and binding this color with fibers. Natural dyeing is chemistry. It illustrates tangible transformation. It is one of the many gifts of the Earth. It feels like magic. Ready to begin?
This PDF download includes a comprehensive 22 page workbook that outlines everything you need to get started with natural dyeing, featuring photographs and detailed descriptions of each step of the process. Topics covered include:
Selecting fabric
Materials and supply list
Scouring
Mordanting
Sourcing dye materials
Modifying colors to expand your color palette
Printable dye journal template
NOTE: The process described in this workbook works ONLY for plant based (cellulose) fabric such as cotton, linen, or hemp. If you are looking to dye animal fibers, such as wool or silk, reach out and I can connect you with resources for dyeing these fibers.
Natural dyeing is an ancient technique involving the extraction of colors from natural materials such as plants, fungi, insects, and minerals, and binding this color with fibers. Natural dyeing is chemistry. It illustrates tangible transformation. It is one of the many gifts of the Earth. It feels like magic. Ready to begin?
This PDF download includes a comprehensive 22 page workbook that outlines everything you need to get started with natural dyeing, featuring photographs and detailed descriptions of each step of the process. Topics covered include:
Selecting fabric
Materials and supply list
Scouring
Mordanting
Sourcing dye materials
Modifying colors to expand your color palette
Printable dye journal template
NOTE: The process described in this workbook works ONLY for plant based (cellulose) fabric such as cotton, linen, or hemp. If you are looking to dye animal fibers, such as wool or silk, reach out and I can connect you with resources for dyeing these fibers.
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