One of my favourite things to do with leftover dye baths is to create inks or watercolour…
Avocados are a great beginner dye to work with. The seeds contain tannic acid which acts as a natural mordant binding to..
When it comes to natural dyeing, the skins of the yellow onion produce beautiful ranges of soft yellow to rich…
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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In ancient Ireland, the Oak held special meaning to the Celts. Considered the King of the forest, it was associated with…
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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Creating naturally dyed eggs is a fun & satisfying project to do with kids. It involves taking previously boiled eggs creating a natural dye bath…
One of my favourite things to do with leftover dye baths is to create inks or watercolour…
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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 …
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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Mini-course
This 1-hour mini-course covers everything you need to know to get started with the very basics of natural dyeing using avocado stones.