Organic dyes

This is the question I get the most often: How can I make botanical colors last using natural methods?First of all, we have to define natural. Then, let’s define mordants. I will talk about metal salts, like alum, iron, etc., as well as binders, e.g. soy milk. I am also listing alternative processes, like indigo dyeing, tannins treatment and acid dyeing.To illustrate how different mordants influence color, I dyed a few swatches pre-treated with different natural substances. I used onion…

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…

Wouldn’t it be great if we could replace synthetic dyes with natural dyes?

A conversation with Keith Recker on the virtue of natural dyes.

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!

Sample dye colors.

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

How to make natural dyes from food. Turn your food scraps into all natural dye to color Fabrics, Paper, Frosting. Easy natural dye recipe

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