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Natural Dyes 101
Natural dyes have been used for centuries to infuse textiles with rich colors. They’re a great way to infuse your wardrobe ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it had approved a new blue food dye derived from the ...
2. Choose tannin-rich natural dye. Tannin-rich dyes bond particularly well with cellulose-based fibers like linen and cotton. This means that colors will be saturated and long-lasting.
The FDA just approved a new natural color additive for use in food, named gardenia (genipin) blue. This color is derived from ...
Many natural dyes, like those made with turmeric, are not always as light or washfast as other color sources, so be prepared for future color shifts or possibly re-dyeing down the road.
Transforming weeds, kitchen scraps and other natural elements into a rainbow of textile dyes is a concept as old as civilization itself, with dye vats dating to as early as 2000 BC. Now, these ...
Making natural dye. No matter what vegetables you’re using, you’ll need to assemble some basic tools to start making your own dyes. Get a knife for chopping, a cheesecloth for straining and a ...