Shibori is the ancient Japanese art of indigo dying. Utilizing resists on fabric, and the richest of indigo vats, Shibori…
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Dyeing with Woad: 5 Tips for Maximum Dye Yield
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************I received an inquiry last week concerning dyeing with woad and woad indigo. Indigo is a unique natural dye with…
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Successful Fibre Art: Preparation is Half the Battle Part 3 Prep for Dyeing
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************This is the third part in the Preparation for Fibre Art series. Part one discussed the washing part of preparation,…
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Tips for Using Naturally Dyed Fibres and Yarn
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************Material dyed with natural dyes sometimes requires different treatment than material dyed with conventional dyes. Both natural and synthetic dyes…
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Top Five Tips for Naturally Dyeing Yardage
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************The majority of natural dying is done with natural fibres as loose fibre, yarn, or small pieces of fabric like…
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How to Identify Indigo in Woad
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy a product we may earn a commission. Thanks. ************I was asked if there was a method by which one could identify the indigo in woad, as part of…
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