Scouring
Scouring is the process of removing any sizing, grease or dirt from fibres in order to improve the amount and even uptake of the dye.
Nature Dyes It
Contemporary sustainable design
Nature Dyes It
Contemporary sustainable design
Resources
An exciting exchange of expertise gained experiencing the experiments.
Mordanting
A mordant is a substance that acts as a chemical bridge between the dye and fabric. A high percentage of the art and science in natural dyeing is based on the use of mordants.
Plant Dye Extraction
The chemical compounds of leaves, flowers, bark, roots, seeds or fruits that will become colour in our dye liquor needs to be extracted.
Immersion Dyeing
Immersion Dyeing is possibly the most widely used method of dyeing textiles. Basically, the dye is dissolved in enough water to immerse the fibres till the desired colour has been achieved.
Favourite Books
This selection of books has been a great source of knowledge and inspiration.
Inspiring Artists
Here are some artists and other sources of inspiration whose work I have come across and enjoyed.