Tannins, natural dyeing's little secret.
NB: This post assumes you have some dyeing experience and understand the process of mordanting. You know that dry pucker-y mouth feel you...
Musings from the natural dyer's studio
- Jun 9
- 2 min
One Pot Wonder Apple Cake
Sharing a simple and delicious cake that is my go to no-fail, low mess morning tea that is made in one saucepan. I can't recall where the...
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- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
Dyeing with avocado
Tips and tricks to use avocado pits as a food source for dyeing fabrics
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- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
Rust never sleeps
Using rusty objects as a natural dye source, an eco friendly thing to do with junk.
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- Apr 2, 2019
- 3 min
Kawakawa, in your hands.
A recipe for natural kawakawa balm to care for the dyers hands.
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- Mar 4, 2019
- 3 min
Rebirthing kimono
Collaborating with Kimono Kollab in the salvaging of this traditional Japanese garment.
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- Nov 6, 2018
- 3 min
Levels of perfectly Happy (pH)!
A change in pH levels can make a significant difference in creating colour and caring for garments.
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- Jul 24, 2018
- 2 min
Ghost busting
Achieving (or not) clear leaf prints with the use of a barrier layer.
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- Jun 5, 2018
- 2 min
Foraging & Tikanga in Aotearoa
Collecting plants respectfully, borrowing from Te Ao Māori kaupapa of Kaitiakitanga
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