Just some samples of my first year dyeing with plants until I can get around to posting details of various methods. Do ask if you’re curious about any of the colours! 🙂
Celandine / svaleurt
Black currant / solbær
black currant / solbær
black currant / solbær
lichen / lav
turmeric / gurkemeje
red cabbage / rødkål
beet root / rødbede
Weld / Reseda luteola / Vau
Japanese Indigo
Equisetum / Padderokke
Onion skins / løgskaller
madder + turmeric / kraprod + gurkemeje
dandelion / mælkebøtte
Mugwort / Artemisia vulgaris / gråbynke
birch leaves / birkeblade
jane tims said:
hi. Thanks for this post. I am a botanist, doing a project on wild edibles. I encounter items on plants dyes everywhere. I want to try Madder as it grows here in abundance. Thanks! Jane
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Pia said:
Hi Jane, thanks for visiting! Just in case you’re not aware, with madder it’s only the roots that give good dye, not the green part of the plant. But it’s very easy to get good colour.
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jane tims said:
Well, I’m about to try… Jane
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