While I was making dye samples with leftover blue food coloring (made with red cabbage and baking soda) I noticed that the dye solution changes dramatically its color in 4 days. Continue reading Red Cabbage Dye On Exposure To Air
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Red Cabbage + Baking Soda – Print Samples
I used leftover natural blue food coloring (made with red cabbage and baking soda) to make some print samples. Continue reading Red Cabbage + Baking Soda – Print Samples
Red Cabbage + Baking Soda – Dye Samples Update
After some days exposure to light, all red cabbage + baking soda dye samples faded badly. Continue reading Red Cabbage + Baking Soda – Dye Samples Update
Red Cabbage + Baking Soda – Dye Samples
Today I made more dye experiments with red cabbage. This time I made a dye bath with red cabbage and baking soda. Continue reading Red Cabbage + Baking Soda – Dye Samples
DIY Natural Sloe Laundry Ink
Ever since I’ve read a Victorian recipe for indelible laundry ink made with sloes, I wanted to try it out. The homemade and natural sloe laundry ink is easy to make, and it actually works! 😀 Continue reading DIY Natural Sloe Laundry Ink
DIY Bandhani (Indian Tie Dye)
A while ago I tried to make bandhani – an Indian tie dye technique. Continue reading DIY Bandhani (Indian Tie Dye)
Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) Natural Dye Experiment
Some time ago, I tried to dye with bugleweed (Ajuga reptans). Continue reading Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) Natural Dye Experiment
How To Dye With Avocado Skins
I’ve dyed silk and cotton fabric with avocado skins. It’s a nice peach dye which doesn’t need a mordant. Continue reading How To Dye With Avocado Skins
How To Make Medieval Blackthorn Ink – A Tutorial
Blackthorn ink was one of the most used inks in medieval Europe; other ancient inks are oak gall ink and India ink. I was curious how blackthorn ink would write, so I’ve made some. The ink isn’t difficult to make, it just takes some time. I’ve written a tutorial, so that you can make your own blackthorn ink. Continue reading How To Make Medieval Blackthorn Ink – A Tutorial
Dyeing Cotton Yellow With Dandelion Flowers (Without Mordant)
I’ve dyed some cotton fabric yellow with dandelion flowers. Continue reading Dyeing Cotton Yellow With Dandelion Flowers (Without Mordant)