Indigo is a blue pigment found in the leaves of over 300 species of plants worldwide. However, only a few of these species produce enough pigment for dyeing.
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Making paint from plants is a wonderful way to deepen your connection to the natural world while creating beautiful and unique works of art
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Welcome to my journal 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 step into the alchemy & beauty of natural dyeing.
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From garden favourites to wild foraged treasures, explore the leaves, flowers, roots, and barks that can transform our fabric into art.
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Discover a curated mix of our readers' favourite tutorials, colour guides, and seasonal dye plants—a collection of articles for anyone exploring the art of natural dyeing.
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Tutorials
Explore step-by-step natural dye tutorials to guide you through creating beautiful, plant-based colours. From dyeing with marigold flowers to making paint from plants, take a look at our natural dye tutorials.
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.
This year’s creative retreat took place at the incredible Mèlisses, a stunning cliffside B&B that trails down to the waters of the Aegean
This natural dye book covers the entire process from start to finish. With simple yet comprehensive instructions on …
Learning how & where to look for natural colour can be challenging. As you probably know, natural colour can come from many places, like flowers, plants, trees, fungi, lichen, minerals or invertebrates.
During this time of year, the Dublin mountains are laden with this intoxicating shrub. If you can get up close, it’s scent carries the promise of summer through notes of coconut & vanilla.
Learn how to create vibrant, natural watercolour paints and inks from plants in this easy-to-follow tutorial. With practical steps and a list of accessible materials, you'll turn everyday plants into beautiful, sustainable paints. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and creative minds!
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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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