Acorn Dye | Dyeing Cotton Fabric with Fresh Acorns
I think this acorn dye bath might be my most successful attempt at natural dyeing yet.
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Dyeing Cotton with Willow | Shades of Pink, Taupe and Grey
My experiments with plant based natural dyeing continue, and today I’d like to share my results from dyeing cotton calico with willow branches and leaves. The results are subtle, and though I was frustrated to see the colour lighten so much after rinsing, I love the pastel pink and taupe shades that willow gives on cotton.
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Botanical Dye | Dyeing Cotton With Goldenrod
I have been curious to try dyeing with plants for a while now, and finally got round to it. For my first dye pot I chose goldenrod (solidago canadensis) as it grows locally on wasteland. There’s plenty growing alongside the canal, and August is the month it blooms.
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How to Make Calendula Soap With Fresh Flowers
I recently made some cold process soap with fresh calendula flowers I grew on my allotment, and made a video sharing the method and recipe. I thought I’d share it as a blogpost too as from time to time people find my blog through search engines, and perhaps you’ve found this post by searching for a recipe for calendula soap yourself.
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