Shades of ORANGE – Alder (Alnus rubra) (Bark)- orange – Barberry (mahonia sp.) yellow orange (with alum) very strong & permanent. Any part of the plant will work. – Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) (root when cut open)- will give a good orange...
Upcycling clothes is a passion of mine, and I’m always looking for great ideas to give old clothing items a new look. It’s a fun way to stop your clothes from sitting in the cupboard unworn, or even simply being thrown out and wasted. By rebirthing clothes...
Types of fabric to use Not all fabric can be easily dyed with natural materials. The best ones to use are those made from natural materials themselves. Cotton, silk, wool and linen will take the dye the best. Synthetic blends will take some dye, but will usually be...
When your spinach isn’t as fresh as it used to be, use it to make homemade dye instead of tossing it out. That goes for your orange peels, lemon ends, even the first few leaves of that cabbage head (that have been manhandled at the grocery store). Fruits,...
Did you know that a great source for natural dyes can be found right in your own back yard! Roots, nuts and flowers are just a few common natural ways to get many colors. Yellow, orange, blue, red, green, brown and grey are available. Go ahead, experiment! Gathering...
