Parmelia Lichen Dyes My property in the Kootenays has an old small shed. The roof was covered in Parmelia lichen (I think) The roof was in need of repair so all of […]
How to Make an Alum Mordant
Natural dyeing is usually a 2 step process. The yarn or fibre must be soaked in a mordant,that prepares the fibre to absorb the natural dye substance. Here are instructions on how […]
How to Make a Tin Mordant
How to Make a Tin Mordant A Tin (stannous chloride) mordant can be used to obtain different colour variations than Alum (another commonly used mordant for natural dyeing. Difficulty Level: Average Time […]
Lichen Dyes: Xanthoria
Lichen Dyes: Xanthoria After a particularly windy night, I took a short walk along the Canal near our house. The wind had knocked down a lot of tree branches that were covered […]
Flame of the Forest Dye
Flame of the Forest Dye Flame of the Forest Natural Plant DyeButea monospermafor 100 grams of fibre20 grams Flame of the Forest Dye Powder Post Views: 18
Plant Dyed and Health
Plant Dyed and Your Health Did you know that textiles dyed with plant dyes can be good for you?As a part of my personal search for a healthier lifestyle, I am on […]
Wittering Raanu
The earliest Raanu weavings date back to the 1600’s. The Saami wove Raanu (Rátnu, Rádno, Grene) and used them as wall coverings in their tents and sod huts. At first glance, a […]
Indian Berberry Dye
Indian Berberry Dye – Berberris Aristata Indian Berberry (Berberine) dye comes from the roots and stems of the Indian Barberry plant. The natural plant dye can be purchased as a pre-ground powder. […]
Andean Weaving
Follow these links to sunnier climates and wonderful weaving sites. http://www.incas.org/category/weavings/making-and-dyeing-yarn Nilda lives in the mountains of Peru. She has tended sheep since she was small. She demonstrates the preparation of her […]
