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One of my favourite things to do with leftover dye baths is to create inks or watercolour…

natural dyeing with avocado stones
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Avocados are a great beginner dye to work with. The seeds contain tannic acid which acts as a natural mordant binding to..

natural dyeing with gorse

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Natural Dyeing with Gorse Flowers

With vibrant yellow flowers that blossom in Spring & a perfume that fills the air…

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Naturally dye with onion skins

When it comes to natural dyeing, the skins of the yellow onion produce beautiful ranges of soft yellow to rich…

natural dyeing with eucalyptus

Natural Dyeing

Natural Dyeing with Eucalyptus

Historically the bark of the eucalyptus was used to make items such as plates & bowls, canoes, fishing nets, boomerangs, spears and shields…

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Natural Dyeing with Oak Leaves

In ancient Ireland, the Oak held special meaning to the Celts. Considered the King of the forest, it was associated with…

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Natural Dyeing with Spruce Cones

As a dye plant the branches, bark & cones can all be used to produce natural colour. As they are high in tannin, they make a strong dye that..

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Naturally dyed Easter eggs

Creating naturally dyed eggs is a fun & satisfying project to do with kids. It involves taking previously boiled eggs creating a natural dye bath…

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How to make natural inks from plants

One of my favourite things to do with leftover dye baths is to create inks or watercolour…

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Creative retreat at Mélisses.

This May I’ll be returning to one of my favourite places, Mèlisses, a secluded B&B nestled on the side of a mountain with …

natural dyeing with avocado stones

Natural Dyeing

Dyeing with avocado stones or pits

Avocados are a great beginner dye to work with. The seeds contain tannic acid which acts as a natural mordant binding to..

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NATURAL DYEING FOR BEGINNERS

This 1-hour mini-course covers everything you need to know to get started with the very basics of natural dyeing using avocado stones.   

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