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The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments, and Results

From the publisher, Schiffer Books: The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments, and Results is a comprehensive guide that explains the general principles of natural dyeing to help dyers become more accomplished at their craft. More than 450 samples illustrate the results of actual dye tests along with detailed information. The book covers every aspect of natural dyeing including mordants, dyes, printing, indigo, and finishing. Special techniques of printing and discharging indigo are featured as well. The book is intended for dyers and printers who wish to understand the “why” and the “how,” while ensuring safe and sustainable … Read more

Hide Glue

Hide glue is a granulated form of rabbit skin glue and is rich in collagen. The glue is a protein based adhesive used in fine woodworking and antique restoration and for thousands of years was the most common woodworking glue until the invention of polyvinyl acetate and resin glues in the 20th century. It is made from animal skins, bones and connective tissue. It is a tenacious adhesive yet also water soluble and non toxic and not hazardous. Artists use rabbit skin glue to size canvases. People also use it in bookbinding and to prepare certain art mediums. It is … Read more

SOLD OUT John Marshall Teaches Mind in the Gutter Indigo Techniques

Newsflash! John Marshall rarely teaches in-person workshops these days so we jumped at the chance to welcome him to our new studio in Seattle this June. He’s graciously agreed to teach two workshops and hold an epic textile and trunk show that is open to the public. We are thrilled to host our dear friend and natural dye collaborator in a rare in-person appearance and invite you to experience his humor and artistic expertise with Japanese textile and dye techniques. Mind in the Gutter Indigo Panels Monday, June 10 and Tuesday June, 11, 2024 10-4 Botanical Colors 503 S Michigan … Read more

Natural Dye Inks from Flowers and Berries – 3 varieties

Natural Dye Inks from Flowers and Berries We offer 3 ink varieties created by Judi Pettite of Biohue, our ink maker extraordinaire. Each variety is from a flower or berry pod and all are beautiful! Judi Pettite started BioHue in 2006 after falling in love with colors she was getting from plants. Since that time, she has foraged, purchased or grown the materials for her art. She makes her inks and watercolors intentionally from the fewest ingredients possible. This minimalist approach also allows the personality of the plant to come through. We love Judi’s work! So we thought taking Botanical … Read more

Natural Dye Inks from Nuts, Wood and ‘Shrooms – 6 Varieties

Natural Dye Inks from Nuts, Wood and ‘Shrooms We offer 7 ink varieties created by Judi Pettite of Biohue, our ink maker extraordinaire. Each variety is from diverse materials such as black walnut, historic dye woods and dye mushrooms and all are beautiful! Judi Pettite started BioHue in 2006 after falling in love with colors she was getting from plants. Since that time, she has foraged, purchased or grown the materials for her art. She makes her inks and watercolors intentionally from the fewest ingredients possible. This minimalist approach also allows the personality of the plant to come through. We … Read more

Weld extract

Weld (Reseda luteola) is the most lightfast of the yellow dyes. Ancient tapestry weavers in Central Asia, Turkey and Europe used the dye. Weld is the brightest and clearest yellow flower dye. In combination with iron, weld creates a rich chartreuse or, when overdyed with indigo, yields a clear lime green. We carry a very fine grade of weld extract that is also certified for organic textile processing in compliance with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). 25g of weld extract will dye approximately 800g (1.75 pounds) of fiber to a dark yellow shade. Adding a pinch of soda ash … Read more

The Botanical Colors Beginner’s Dye Kit

The Beginner’s Dye Kit Discovering the world of natural dyes for the first time is one of those seismic psychic shifts where suddenly everything is a potential dyestuff. That red that came from your farmer’s market amaranth flowers, the seed from your avocado toast that friends say “gives the most amazing dusty rose”, the flowers dropping onto the streets and sidewalks leaving stains of red, purple and yellow…the possibilities are endless. Your mind is zinging and you wonder if that color could change the color of your clothing, but how to begin experimenting? The Beginner’s Dye Kit is a curated … Read more

The Easy 1-2-3 Fructose Indigo Kit

The 1-2-3 fructose indigo vat is one of our most popular vats for its ease of use and good, strong colors. We made things easy to start your new indigo adventure with this kit that has enough pre-measured indigo and auxiliaries to make a rich vat in a 5-gallon bucket. We’re also including 4 linen blend cocktail napkins that you can dip and make a set of pretty napkins or just use them to show gradations of indigo. The bundle is packaged in an organic cotton bag, that can also be dyed! Experiment with gradation dyeing, shibori, or get into … Read more

The Studio Formulas Set for The Art and Science of Natural Dyes

A new studio reference tool from Catharine Ellis and Joy Boutrup! This natural-dye-recipe boxed set can be used as a stand-alone resource or as a supplement to The Art and Science of Natural Dyes by Joy Boutrup and Catharine Ellis. Packaged in a high-quality quick-reference box, 84 cards include 36 formulas plus 133 full-color swatch images for exact color comparison. The cards are conveniently organized for ease in the studio. The set includes: The Dyes, Indigo, and Indigo Overdyes, and a complete set of essential formulas for the natural dyer, right at their fingertips. The dyes include two-color mixes and overdyes … Read more

SOLD OUT: Arounna Khounnoraj – @bookhou teaches Block Printing with Indigo Overdye

A One Day workshop held at Botanical Colors 503 S Michigan St Ste B Seattle WA 98108 Wednesday September 11, 2024 10AM-4PM We are very excited to have Arounna Khounnoraj from bookhou join us in Seattle for this workshop. Join Arounna in this one-day workshop working with non-toxic textile paint and indigo overdye to print on cotton fabrics. This is the perfect introduction into using overall patterns and indigo to create spectacular results. Arounna says: In this workshop you will be looking at different types of repeat patterns and creating your own image. You will then carve an individual … Read more