Unspun wool needs to be treated with care when dying with natural materials. Unlike acid dyes, which do not require heat, many natural...

Female Red Alder Catkin. The Western Red Alder ( Alnus rubra ) is a common tree in the Pacific Northwest, often growing in cool, moist...

Left: Dyed Material, Right: Same material shifted with Iron. Iron (Ferrous sulfate) can shift the color of naturally dyed materials. The...

There are many things to consider and understand when preparing fibers for natural dye. Here, I am providing a simplified overview of my...

Light has long been the enemy of natural color. Too much time in the sun will cause many natural pigments to fade. Testing for...

What is a lake pigment? Lake pigments are the result of taking water-soluble natural dyes and converting them into non-soluble pigments,...

Natural watercolor paints are a delightful way to capture the beauty of a flower that grew in your garden, to repurpose a noxious weed,...

This project is a great way to make a custom patch of your favorite mushroom to sew onto textiles. Your patch can be as simple or complex...

This binder can be added to your lake pigment or earth pigment extractions to create a dried watercolor paint pan. Gum Arabic Recipe The...

Transform a noxious weed into vibrant yellow watercolor paint! Safety: Common Tansy is toxic if ingested and can irritate some people's...