When your spinach isn’t as fresh as it used to be, use it to make homemade dye instead of tossing it out. That goes for your orange peels, lemon ends, even the first few leaves of that cabbage head (that have been...
Read MoreDid you know that a great source for natural dyes can be found right in your own back yard! Roots, nuts and flowers are just a few common natural ways to get many colors. Yellow, orange, blue, red, green, brown and grey are...
Read MoreShades 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...
Read MoreUpcycling clothes is a passion of mine, and I’m always looking for 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...
Read MoreTypes of fabric to use Not all fabric can be easily dyed with natural materials. The best ones to use are those made from natural materials themselves. Cotton, silk, wool and linen will take the dye the best. Synthetic blends...
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