If you want to learn more about natural dyeing, you have come to the right place. There are a number of resources on this website to get you started or support you on your natural dyeing journey.
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What is a Mordant? (Mordants for Natural Dyes)
If you have ever asked yourself how to dye yarn with coffee and which colorways you can create with it, this post is for you. Coffee is another great dyestuff for beginners. It is readily available and a form of kitchen waste, if you collect and use spent coffee grounds. This post contains affiliate links. …
Tannins or tannoids are a type of mordant that naturally occur in plants. If you are dyeing protein (e.g. wool) or cellulose (e.g. cotton) fibers with natural dyes, you need a mordant or fixative to help set the dye on the fiber. The mordant forms a coordination complex with the dye which attaches to the …
Just in time for Easter I want to show you how to dye Easter eggs with Natural Dyes. I have dyed Easter eggs every year for the longest time. This year I wanted to experiment and see if it would be possible to dye Easter eggs with natural dyes from my kitchen. There are lots …
A Natural Dyer’s Home & Garden Series Part 3 This series is about different kinds of plant materials that are suitable for natural dyeing. Today will be about 5 weeds & wildflowers you can use for natural dyeing.If you haven’t read the first two posts of the series yet, you can click here for the …
A Natural Dyer’s Home & Garden Series Part 4 Welcome to part 4 of this series where I talk about different kinds of plant materials that are suitable for natural dyeing. Today will be about 7 plant materials from the woods you can use for natural dyeing. If you are new to natural dyeing, you …
Today I want to take you along on an experiment of natural dyeing with cochineal. Overall, cochineal is one of my favorite dyestuffs to use due to its versatility and straightforwardness. And it creates the most vibrant shades of pinks. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these …
This post is all about the differences and commonalities between natural dyes vs. synthetic acid dyes. But first, let’s start with a general definition: What is a Dye? A dye is a colored substance that chemically bonds to a substrate. This distinguishes dyes from pigments which do not chemically bind to the material they color. …
This blog post is an overview of natural fibers in yarn. Knowing about the different fibers and their properties which can be used to create a yarn will help you make an informed decision when choosing a yarn for your next knitting project. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if …
Today I want to share my newest soap creation with you, the cold process goldenrod & honey soap. We have been using cold process soap in lieu of liquid soap and shower gel for over ten years now. But it wasn’t until last year that I started making the soap myself instead of purchasing it. …
This blog post is all about natural dyeing with madder. You can use madder to dye both yarn and fabric and create beautiful shades of reds, oranges and corals. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I …
