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Understanding the Indigo Dyeing Process: www.dyeworks.co.uk The king of blues and until the early 20 century the only blue, but still the only natural blue that will withstand any considerable amount of time. This dye has been being used dating as far back as 2000 BC, found in mummies tomb…

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Dyeing with Fungi: Bring your colorful questions to our Feb 8 meeting, where will share the world of Mycopigments. "My focus is studying regional mycoflora and utilizing the colorful dyes to entice people to pay closer attention to the role fungi play in our lives; from being a necessary yet understudied part of our ecosystem, to a colorful addition to our wardrobes, to the bonding that foraging brings to families, friends and communities."

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Heather Thomas explains that dyeing anything that is packaged can usually fit in a cup and can use one or multiple colors, but when it is finished she puts it in a cheap plastic bag. She tells you to immerse the fabric for 10-15 seconds then wring it out. She likes to wait around 6 hours until rinsing, but this part is up to you.

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First a disclaimer: no pennies were harmed in the process of dyeing this fabric. Craft of the Dyer: Colour from Plants and Lichens by Nova Scotia dye expert Karen Leigh Casselman is my main dye bible. Most of the dye recipes are for plants found in North America, but Casselman offers two offbeat mineral dye recipes with copper pennies and clay as the dyestuff. This summer I'll try the clay recipe which is very messy. Copper penny blue was manageable in my laundry room. Dawn MacNutt adapted…

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We've got natural dye tutorials anyone can do at home. These plant dye recipes are easy to follow and use ingredients that can be found in the kitchen. We’ll teach you how to dye with natural ingredients and show you natural dyeing techniques that we even use. The natural dyeing process is for everyone! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we’ll show you how to make plant dye at home. So roll up your sleeves & get ready to experience the magic of plant dyeing fabric using natural dye at…

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Happy summer everyone! As you may know, Kristine and Adrienne recently visited New Hampshire and are currently exploring the beautiful country of Iceland, experiencing the...

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