Organic dyes

Introductory notes: The search for hidden colours, forms and textures is for me the lure of eco dyeing and eco printing, and a form of art. Eco dyeing and eco printing are essentially direct contac…

Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition & techniques behind this art hardly vary globally. Read the article to know more about natural dyeing than most people.

Natural Dyeing Tutorial. Learn how to use red cabbage to obtain beautiful purples, greens and blues with organic cotton yarn.

Note: This video is a pre-recorded class and not a live class. Perfect for the winter months and snow. Learn how to use bodega ice, snow, frozen flowers and natural pigments to make swirling beautiful ice patterns on silk. We will also cover how to use pH modifiers to experiment on your cloth. The class is 1 hours and on zoom. The recording will be available for 30 days after the class. No materials are required. Often participants watch and then try at home at a later date. Perfect with…

In her new Book of Earth, published by Abrams, Heidi Gustafson takes us on a journey through rare pigments and their landscapes.

Discover the avocado dyeing eBook by Kathryn Davey. Learn eco-friendly avocado dye techniques and create beautiful, sustainable textiles. Start dyeing with avocados today!

Want to learn how to make natural dyes at home (with items you likely already have?) This guide has everything you need to get started!

liz spencer on Instagram: "Carrot leaves🥕 naturally printed on fabric 🥕 Not planning on adding all your carrot leaves to your salad? Well then you can press & print with them on fabric 🙌🏻 Years ago when I was first learning about natural dyes, I had the opportunity to volunteer at an event hosted at one of London’s lovely urban farms that merged food & natural color in the best kind of way: called a 🥣Dinner to Dye For🥣 I helped forage & collect wild carrot & elderberry and prepared…