Prepare Fabric or Fiber:
Mordant for colorfastness
Soak fabric/fiber prior to dyeing
How to extract pigment and dye:
Weigh fiber/cloth and dyestuff
Add dyestuff to container (1:1 ratio weight of dyestuff and weight of fiber/fabric)
Add HOT water to container Stir and let Steep for 15+ min Strain out dyestuff Add fabric/fiber to dyebath Let Fabric absorb dye Rinse and dry
How to change color:
Add vinegar, alum, or washing soda to dyebath to change color before adding fabric.
Supplies: 10 g - fresh or dried flowers 2 oz of Fabric or Fiber to dye (pre-mordant for colorfastness) Hot Water (160-200*F) Canning Jar (4c wide mouth) Strainer or straining cloth, rubber band Stirring spoon Scale
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Extracting Pigment from Plants
Prepare Fabric or Fiber Mordant for colorfastness Soak fabric/fiber prior to dyeing How to extract pigment and dye: Weigh fiber/cloth and dyestuff Add dyestuff to container (1:1 ratio weight of dyestuff and weight of fiber/fabric) Add HOT water to container Stir and let Steep for 15+ min Strain out dyestuff Add fabric/fiber to dyebath Let Fabric absorb dye Rinse and dry How to change color: Add vinegar, alum, or washing soda to dyebath to change color before adding fabric.
Supplies: 10 g - fresh or dried flowers 2 oz of Fabric or Fiber to dye (pre-mordant for colorfastness) Hot Water (160-200*F) Canning Jar (4c wide mouth) Strainer or straining cloth, rubber band Stirring spoon Scale
For more Information visit: SevenFourPigmentFarm.com