Natural Dye Guides and Tutorials

Discover the Magic of Dyeing with Black Beans and pH Shifting

Discover the Magic of Dyeing with Black Beans a...

Black beans are not only delicious; they are also a source of beautiful, cool natural hues thanks to anthocyanins. In this guide, we will explore the magic of black beans as...

Discover the Magic of Dyeing with Black Beans a...

Black beans are not only delicious; they are also a source of beautiful, cool natural hues thanks to anthocyanins. In this guide, we will explore the magic of black beans as...

How to Bundle Dye and Eco-Print

How to Bundle Dye and Eco-Print

Bundle dyeing and eco-printing techniques are fun, simple and sustainable. In this guide, we cover the steps, materials, and tools you need to start bundle dyeing.

How to Bundle Dye and Eco-Print

Bundle dyeing and eco-printing techniques are fun, simple and sustainable. In this guide, we cover the steps, materials, and tools you need to start bundle dyeing.

Guide to Using Clay Paste Resist and Indigo Dye

Guide to Using Clay Paste Resist and Indigo Dye

Did you know you can use clay as a resist in indigo dye? You can paint, screen print, block print, and stamp with clay paste to create beautiful patterns on...

Guide to Using Clay Paste Resist and Indigo Dye

Did you know you can use clay as a resist in indigo dye? You can paint, screen print, block print, and stamp with clay paste to create beautiful patterns on...

How to Make Wild Clay

How to Make Wild Clay

In this guide we cover how to process wild clay from soil to use as a paste resist for indigo dyeing. All soil contains traces of clay, and some soils...

How to Make Wild Clay

In this guide we cover how to process wild clay from soil to use as a paste resist for indigo dyeing. All soil contains traces of clay, and some soils...

How to Mordant Cellulose Fibers

How to Mordant Cellulose Fibers

Mordants are metal salts that chemically bond the pigment to the fiber during the dyeing process. In this guide, we walk through the steps to pre-treat plant-based fibers before naturally...

How to Mordant Cellulose Fibers

Mordants are metal salts that chemically bond the pigment to the fiber during the dyeing process. In this guide, we walk through the steps to pre-treat plant-based fibers before naturally...

How to Balance a Fructose Indigo Vat

How to Balance a Fructose Indigo Vat

Has your vat been dormant or does something not seem quite right? Here is a quick guide to troubleshooting your vat. We cover everything from pH to indigo vat reduction.

How to Balance a Fructose Indigo Vat

Has your vat been dormant or does something not seem quite right? Here is a quick guide to troubleshooting your vat. We cover everything from pH to indigo vat reduction.