Natural Dye Guides and Tutorials
Foraging and Dyeing with Ironweed
Ironweed (genus Vernonia) is a gorgeous (and tall!) native perennial that brightens up meadows and roadsides in late summer. Have you ever wondered if you could dye with it? (I’m fairly...
Foraging and Dyeing with Ironweed
Ironweed (genus Vernonia) is a gorgeous (and tall!) native perennial that brightens up meadows and roadsides in late summer. Have you ever wondered if you could dye with it? (I’m fairly...
How to Use Clay as a Natural Dye
When paired with soy milk as a binder, clay can be used to stain cloth in earthy, mineral-rich colors. Unlike traditional dyes that chemically bond with fiber, clay pigments sit...
How to Use Clay as a Natural Dye
When paired with soy milk as a binder, clay can be used to stain cloth in earthy, mineral-rich colors. Unlike traditional dyes that chemically bond with fiber, clay pigments sit...
Fresh Leaf Indigo Dyeing: Two Simple Methods
Growing fresh indigo in your garden? Here are two simple ways to dye with the fresh leaves.
Fresh Leaf Indigo Dyeing: Two Simple Methods
Growing fresh indigo in your garden? Here are two simple ways to dye with the fresh leaves.
Dyeing with Dried Indigo Leaves | Dry Indigo Le...
Have you harvested and dried indigo leaves? Here's an easy guide to creating a dried leaf vat with your homegrown indigo.
Dyeing with Dried Indigo Leaves | Dry Indigo Le...
Have you harvested and dried indigo leaves? Here's an easy guide to creating a dried leaf vat with your homegrown indigo.
How to Get Started with Natural Dyeing | A Begi...
This beginner’s guide covers everything you need to get started with natural dyeing—from tools and materials to easy recipes and sourcing tips—whether you're setting up a full studio or just...
How to Get Started with Natural Dyeing | A Begi...
This beginner’s guide covers everything you need to get started with natural dyeing—from tools and materials to easy recipes and sourcing tips—whether you're setting up a full studio or just...
6 Beginner-Friendly Shibori Techniques
Check out these beginner-friendly Shibori techniques to create resist patterns with simple folds and resists. We'll cover step-by-step methods like honeycomb, radial folds, and zigzag using easy-to-source materials.
6 Beginner-Friendly Shibori Techniques
Check out these beginner-friendly Shibori techniques to create resist patterns with simple folds and resists. We'll cover step-by-step methods like honeycomb, radial folds, and zigzag using easy-to-source materials.