madder

This week: How to keep madder “fast” and is alum toxic?

This week: softening fibers post-mordanting and how do you get a deep red with raw madder root?

This week: Brittle fabrics from mordanting and scouring and a how-to on thickening dye extracts to print

This week: Getting your holiday red on

This week: Why you can’t get a deep blue and color shifting madder to be more red

This week: Stop that excess dye from sitting on the surface of your fibers and rubbing off

This week: Tackling “madder dust” and brightening logwood.

This week: What kits are good for dyeing vintage linens and can mordanting cause streaking if not done properly?

This week: Tips for keeping yarn soft when dyeing with madder and the eternal question of how to keep yarn untangled when in process.

This week: Looking at the longevity of black bean dyeing and using hide glue in an organic vat when dyeing silk and wool.