I decided to have a fleece weekend this weekend, and wanted to play with some natural dyes. I've never used them before and have loads of fleece that I got rather over exuberant about last year, so have started with a mordant of Chrome something or other ..ate, (my chemistry teacher would be so proud of me)! follwed by a dye of brazilwood.
It's all still in the boiler thing "doing it" as the water hasn't cooled yet, but here is a photo progress. . . . .
Fleece in mordant of Chrome something.
Fleece in dye of brazilwood. This was taken a few hours ago, and the water has got a lot darker since, but the fleece is a stunning rose colour. Will try to take piccies tomorrow or soon of fleece.
wow that is looking brill. really lovely colour.
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Oh my that looks great can't wait for the 'now it's done' picture
ReplyDeleteAhh memories of big pots outside in the spring with fleece and eucalyptus leaves...manged a beautiful green with no mordant. Onion skins also don't need a mordant from memory...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour...interested to see what tranformation will carry it through to a wearable item...
Thanks Noo! You've reminded me that I've got all sorts of natural dyeing stuff stashed away from my visit to Woolfest. Must have a dyeing weekend too!
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