As a frequent fabric dyer and lover of all things vibrant and dark, I’m no stranger to black dye. After a failed high-school experiment of bleaching a favorite pair of jeans and then dyeing them with “black” dye resulted in a mousey gray pair of jeans, I ended up on a bit of a...
Tie-dye your clothes with plants using these three easy recipes — they're sure to keep you busy for a few hours during coronavirus quarantines.
From Indian Bandhani, which binds fabric tightly with stitched designs, producing delicate printed patterns, to Japanese Shibori, which uses stitching, pleating, clamping, and binding around shaped objects to create luminous repeats—resist dye techniques have long been a way of beautifying textiles ...
To make a natural blue food dye, whole blueberries can be simmered whole or you can use a potato smasher to open them up. Dye fromPowdered Spices To make a dye from turmeric, paprika or other spices, you will simply simmer 1 Tablespoon of the spice with 1 Cup of water for about 15...
According to Hillary Taymour, the designer behind cultsustainable brand Collina Strada, all you need are somebrightly coloredvegetables, her favorites being beets and turmeric. Tung, on the other hand, prefers using Dharma Trading dye powders. You’ll also need soap (if using used clothing), bu...
How to tie dye at home: Step 1: Chop whatever raw organic materials (artichoke, avocado skins, or turmeric) you’re using and bring to a boil in a pot of water. Let simmer for an hour, and then strain it and set aside. Step 2: Prepare the fabric to soak up the dye by rinsing...
Decorative Bags:For a more whimsical or rustic look, fill small decorative bags with your sugar scrub. Choose fabric or paper bags that complement the scent or theme of your scrub. Upcycled Containers:Sustainability is always in style. Clean out empty cosmetic containers, small jars, or any int...
Note: Mustard contains turmeric, a yellow dye. If not treated immediately, it can be impossible to remove. Lift off any excess spill with a dull knife or spatula. Flush (the method of applying stain remover to loosen staining material and residue from stain removers) the area with cleaners...
Turmeric will dye anything yellow in a snap. It doesn’t take much to add a lot of yellow so the flavor won’t usually zoink your dish. If you want natural food coloring instead of the stuff with tons of unknown chemicals do an internet search for “natural food coloring” and you’ll...
Turmeric The warm, bitter spice that's known for flavoring curry is also a natural dye that can turn white fabric a bright gold. Supposedly, turmeric paste can turn dingy teeth back to pearly white. Hold the mustard, though. There's no solid research to back this up. 9/9 Watch What ...