I have some dyeing or staining experiments going on in the breakfast room window. Can you guess what they are?
pomegranate peels
leaves from the driveway (from so long ago I no longer recall what kind they were)
blueberries and coffee.
The only results so far are from the blueberry mixture and I am pleased enough that this is a second try.
Of course since then I have read that I should prepare the fabric with salt or vinegar before attempting to dye, so this will truly be an experiment.
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I never could have guessed what they are, and also am learning from your experiments -- who knew leaves in our driveway could give forth colorful new life?! At least, here's hoping they do for you. I never read about preparing the fabric and have had OK results without doing that. We don't have a volunteer pumpkin, but we do have tiny watermelon.
I died a white t-shirt with blueberries once. It came out a lovely color. I hadn't treated the fabric, so it eventually faded to a pleasing light tan. I will be interested in seeing how yours come out.
I think we should use more natural products in our work. I knew someone from Georgia who died t-shirts using 1) that red Georgia clay soil, 2) Vidalia onion skins, and 3) kudzu. They were so nice. What a great way to use some of that awful kudzu vine that grows a foot a day.
Will be interested in seeing how your experiments turn out, too...
The jars look so pretty on your windowsill, hope you get some pleasing results
I love the look of such colorful projects on the go and am now inspired to try some natural dying of white t shirts....too cool!
Just looking at the jars with their gorgeous color is fun. I'll be waiting to see the pictures of how they all came out. :)Bea
I will follow these experiments. The results may be amazing. I'll bet your fabrics will be luscious looking.
It must be hard to let them just sit there doing their thing - I would want to keep peeking!
I used to rinse my dyed fabrics in a vinegar or salt solution AFTER they were dyed to help set the color. Don't fret. ; ) What fun you're having. and, I LOVE the volunteer pumpkin!!!
Would love to see your results.
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