Monday, 7 May 2012

Natural Dyes


Could look into dyeing some fabrics naturally? Colours wouldn't bee as bright/ strong as synthetic dyes but would certainly be better for the environment.

  • Purple: Grape juice
  • Pink: Plums, Cranberry juice
  • Red: Madder root
  • Red-orange: Red onion skins
  • Yellow: Turmeric, Onion skins, Tea
  • Brown: Coffee, Walnut hulls
  • Yellow-green: Mature carrot leaves
  • Green: Nettle tea leaves, Horsetail tea


Read more at Suite101: Natural Cloth Dyes: A Guide to Dyeing your Own Clothes | Suite101.com http://m-nair.suite101.com/natural-cloth-dyes-a-guide-to-dyeing-your-own-clothes-a370680#ixzz1uAvpnWSG

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