Mordanting is a fundamental step in the natural dyeing process that ensures the vibrant colours from plant-based dyes bond effectively to your fabric.
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My dear friend and incredibly talented photographer, Doreen Kilfeather, is having an exhibition in collaboration with stylist Aisling Farinella. Buí will be on show at the Sarah Walker Gallery from June 1st to 30th, 2024
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Welcome to my blog on natural dyeing!
Explore the rich world of plant-based dyes, learn about sourcing natural colours, and discover seasonal hues. Whether you're new to dyeing or an experienced enthusiast, join me as we dive into the alchemy & beauty of natural dyeing.
natural colour + plant dyes
If you are looking for something creative to do as the weather changes & we move towards the winter equinox, I have a host of autumn natural dye workshops lined up for November & the new year.
As a natural dye plant, you can use the flowers & plant tops with colours ranging from butter, gold & yellow to orange. When modified with alum & iron, you can expect shades of olive-green.
Eco-printing is sometimes called botanical printing, eco-dyeing, bundle-dyeing or steam bundling. Whatever you call it, it is the process of …
This summer’s natural dye workshop in collaboration with the incredible Jeni + Mo Glasgow was one of the most beautiful & memorable workshops to date! The sun came out in all its glory, we foraged for colour in…
By the early 1900s, Northern Ireland had over 75,000 people working in the linen industry and it had become one of the largest linen-producing regions in the world.
In recent chats with Zoe & Morgan, they got in touch & asked if I’d like to answer a few questions for their journal.
This next workshop, which I am most excited about, is in collaboration with my lovely friend and creative magic maker Jeni Glasgow.
Three Tips To Improve Your Colours
Find out if you're making these common natural dyeing mistakes and learn about three areas of improvement to save countless hours & improve your colour results!
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