Natural dyeing

Finally summer has come, so dyeing season has begun!The first dye that can already be collected and used in dyeing is birch, or rather, its leaves. In the afternoon, when the leaves are saturated with sunlight and have acquired all the useful and color properties, it is considered to be Trinity ( ...

I have known that basma is a natural dye for hair for a long time. But I've recently found out that basma is a grayish-green powder made of indigo leaves. And indigo is a plant containing a blue indigo dye. "Why not to try to get the blue dye from basma?!" — I thought and ran to a ...

For a long time, I wanted to explore woad to see the presence of blue dye.I got the seeds and planted them. The grass grew up quickly and was very impartial. I picked big leaves (sorry, forgot to weigh them). There was about half a bucket. Rinsed.Shredded them with hands.   Poured boiling water. ...

I represent to your attention a very simple tutorial that, I hope, will appeal to both adults and children. The idea of this DIY — prints of living plants on fabric. You can use different herbs from grocer's or a flower shop.   To create plant imprints on fabric, you need: Different plants (I ...