Ever wondered how to dye with marigold flowers? The humble marigold makes a beautiful and easy color that captures summer even when the weather is cold and gray. They brighten flower borders and are a companion plant in organic gardening. Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is native to Central America. The Aztecs used it as a flavoring […]
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FEEDBACK FRIDAY: This Week in Natural Dye Questions
This week: Basically everything you need to know for dyeing silk with cochineal
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How To: Bundle Dyeing Easter Eggs
We asked one of our favorite natural dyers (and customers) Liz Spencer of Dogwood Dyer to capture a recent Easter egg bundle dyeing adventure with her son Dalton. Liz tells us, "After 2 sessions we had some diverse effects. Our first session eggs were literally eaten by our dog. Tip: don't leave steamed eggs to [...] Continue Reading
