Natural Dyeing

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Cotton fabric dyed with eucalyptus leaves, onion skins, and silk oak needles. Mordanted with alum, lime and vinegar in a cochineal bath. Wrapped around a rusted pipe.
three different types of ingredients for an indigo vat
the MAIWA BLOG: Natural Dyes - About The Organic Indigo Vat
The Maiwa Guide to Natural Dyes What they are and how to use them These organic vats were originally developed by French dye chemist and...
a blue dress hanging on a clothes line in front of a house with trees and leaves
bleach prints
Stencil this: Using freezer paper | DIY bleach prints {spraying bleach around ironed-on freezer paper stencils}
a person is stirring something in a pot
Make an Easy, Organic Indigo Vat - Botanical Colors
Make an organic indigo vat
a person is stirring something in a pot
Make an Easy, Organic Indigo Vat - Botanical Colors
In 2009 and 2010 I had the opportunity to study with natural dye master Michel Garcia. He is a marvelous and knowledgeable teacher, fascinated with using the chemistry of simple ingredients to cr…
a close up of a glass jar with water on the inside and blue rims
the MAIWA JOURNAL: Natural Dyes - Indigo, The Fruit Vat
MAIWA: Natural Dyes - Indigo, The Fruit Vat