Tag Archives: natural fabric dye

Red Cabbage Dye On Exposure To Air

22nd January 2017Natural Dyeing & Printingblue, green, natural dye, natural fabric dye, red cabbageLina

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 →

Red Cabbage + Baking Soda – Print Samples

19th January 2017Natural Dyeing & Printingblue, DIY, green, natural dye, natural fabric dye, print, red cabbage, tutorial, upcyclingLina

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

17th January 2017Natural Dyeing & Printingblue, natural dye, natural fabric dye, red cabbageLina

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

10th January 2017Natural Dyeing & Printingblue, DIY, mordant, natural dye, natural fabric dye, red cabbage, tutorialLina

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

15th December 2016Natural Dyeing & PrintingDIY, laundry, natural dye, natural fabric dye, sloe, tutorial, underwear, victorianLina

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)

8th November 2016Natural Dyeing & PrintingDIY, natural dye, natural fabric dye, print, upcyclingLina

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

7th November 2016Natural Dyeing & Printingblue, DIY, green, natural dye, natural fabric dyeLina

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

17th May 2016Natural Dyeing & Printingnatural dye, natural fabric dye, tutorial, upcyclingLina

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

17th May 2016Natural Dyeing & PrintingDIY, medieval, natural dye, natural fabric dye, sloe, tutorial, woodLina

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 →