Playing with Natural Dyes

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Playing with Natural Dyes

« on: February 14, 2012 08:42:06 AM »

I adore natural dyes. I love the process! I find it fun and adventurous!

So, I decided to dye some wool with red onion skins!
Here's how they turned out!

What do you guys think?

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Re: Playing with Natural Dyes

« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2012 11:27:51 AM »

I love these muted colours


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Re: Playing with Natural Dyes

« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2012 04:55:19 PM »

How lovely!


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Re: Playing with Natural Dyes

« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2012 11:58:33 AM »

Seeing how the same "dye" took on different fibers is always amazing to me. Good job. Where did you get the yarns?


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