Natural dye projects have been popping up all over my Pinterest feed and I love to read about the different plants that create the rich hues! It’s easy to pop into a craft store and grab a bottle of synthetic dye, but natural dyes take a little more work. I’ve worked with indigo kits several times (
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In the past, I have only written reviews of books that I tried one of their projects from but I’ve had this book on my to-do list since last Fall and just can’t pick one of them. It is inexpensive and easy to get the mordants
This book is a mix of reference guide and project tutorials; covering the basics of making dyes, preparing fabric, different methods of dyeing, mordants, and natural fiber options.
Included in the book are these dye techniques covered:
- Shibori
- Dip-dye
- Steam Printing
- Citrus Bleach Resist
- Plant Dye Pastes
- Block Printing
Listing out all the craft projects in the book, organized by season and with seasonally appropriate natural materials.
Spring
- Avocado Pit Pillowcases
- Rose Petal Curtain
- Plum Brance Leather Carryall Bag
- Mint Table Runner and Napkins
- Oxalis Child’s Dress
- Dyeing with Calendula
Summer
- Aloe Tunic
- Dyeing with Bougainvillea
- Indigo Bedding
- Dyeing with Fresh Indigo
- Eucalyptus Bark Necklace
- Dyeing with Passionflower Leaves and Vines
- Loquat Leaf Picnic Blanket and Napkins
- Hibiscus Summer Hat
- Dyeing with Wild Fennel
- Dyeing with Weld
Fall
- Onion Skin Rothko-Inspired Canvas
- Black Bean Wool and Wire Baskets
- Hopi Black Sunflower Seed Wool Rug
- Dyeing with Persimmon
- Rosemary Tablecloth and Napkins
- Painting and Printing with Black Walnut
- Madder Root Scarf
Winter
- Pomegranate Rind Cocktail Napkins
- Red Cabbage Baby Hat and MIttens
- Blue Spruce Chunky Wool BLanket
- Redwood Cone Sweater
- Sweet Gum Leaf Watercolor Wall Wash
- Dyeing with Citrus Peels
I think anyone who is interested in natural materials, slow fashion, or wild crafts would enjoy “
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