Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned Red Dye No. 3, artificial food dyes are under increasing scrutiny.

Here are some readily available ingredients and the vibrant shades they produce: Here's a glimpse into some common natural ...

So make sure you educate yourself before diving into natural dyeing. It’s also important to keep all chemicals and dye away from children and pets. For many other dyestuffs a mordant is required ...