Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Natural Dyeing

Here's a sampling of some of the natural dyeing that has been going on around here.  Blossoms have been abundant this year.  (from left to right)
Goldenrod - alum mordant, long soak
Goldenrod - alum mordant, exhaust
Goldenrod - alum mordant, really long soak
Goldenrod - alum mordant, low temperature
Jewelweed - alum mordant, low temperature
Red Hibiscus - alum mordant, ammonia dip
Red Hibiscus - alum mordant
Red Hibiscus - alum mordant, baking soda dip
Red Hibiscus - alum mordant, long soak
Red Hibiscus - alum mordant, exhaust, baking soda dip
Beet Greens - alum mordant, fermented



1 comment:

  1. They are all so pretty, but the Red Hibiscus - alum mordant, long soak is especially lovely.

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