I have been researching natural dyes like crazy the last few weeks, ordered several books and visited countless websites/blogs to find out as much information as possible. It's half term next week so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to have pots of dye bubbling continuously!
These are a list of ingredients to buy-that can be found in your back garden or nearest supermarket:
- Brown and red onion-skins
- Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
- Roses-petals
- Lavender
- Red Cabbage
- Beets (beetroot)
- Turmeric
- Avocado-skins and stone
- Cowparsely
- Pomegranate
- Birch bark
- Foxglove-flowers
- Bay leaves
- Celery leaves
- Paprika
To fix the dye to the fabrics several methods can be used. Through research I have found these fixatives:
- For Berries use 1/2 cup of salt to 8 cups of cold water
- For plant dyes use 4 parts cold water to 1 part vinegar
- Roses and lavender it is best to activate alkaloids by using a bit of mint and lemon juice
- You can also use Alum or Cream of tartar which can be brought in the cooking ingredients isle
I will be posting my results very soon!
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