Turmeric dye

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9th January 2019 Just a quick catch up while everything is still fresh in my mind!! When my lovely creative friend came to stay for the weekend in November she asked if I had ever dyed using Turmeric, I hadn't but I have now and still have some solution left to do a little more..... ...scraps of fabric including old linen, recycled cotton lawn(from my old and worn nightdress), scrim, muslin and an open weave cotton.... ....these scraps were boiled in a white vinegar/water solution for about…

Second in the series of natural dyes: yellow from turmeric!

Let's take a look at the latest pH test I did: turmeric. Turmeric is one of my go-to dyes for anthotypes, but the problem with pure turmeric dye is that it's too yellow. Fortunately the pH experiments can change that!

Learn how to make natural dyes for fabric using ingredients that you already have around! Have fun experimenting to get beautiful colors and shades!

Check out the easy natural dyeing methods for fabric using vegetables and fruits. We used Turmeric, Beet, Cabbage, Onion & Orange Peels. #naturaldye #kidsactivities #naturaldyeforfabric

I dyed some fabric with turmeric -- check out the blog to see how I ended up styling the fabric :)

Dyeing Fabric & Clothes with Turmeric – the Complete Guide

Easy Dyeing with Turmeric (step by step guide). Learn how to make an all natural dye for fabric and yarn with yellow turmeric powder