Solar Dyeing: A Low Impact Way To Dye
It’s no secret that I have a strong desire to make my life and work more sustainable. This is where solar dyeing comes in.
plant dyes
Choosing Which Fibres To Use With Natural Dyes
It might seem obvious to assume that natural dyes derived from plants would work best on plant based fibres, but this isn’t always the case. So how do you choose, and how is the process of dyeing different for cellulose and protein fibres?
Another Way To Dye
I’ve been doing some more natural dyeing this week and so thought I’d make some recommendations on how to get started if anyone else is interested. I’m by no means an expert, I’m still experimenting and learning, though I can offer some pointers on books, courses and dyes to play with.
Discovering Natural Dyeing in Peru
At the end of June last year, I visited Peru and went to two different community led centres, where I learned about natural dyeing.
