I did some dyeing this weekend. But first I had to go around my neighborhood to do some shopping for the right material. I did found good leaves, but I also saw a men coming out from a driveway with the back of his truck filled with olive branches. I got so excited about trying something a [...] read more »
This was a fun experiment. I finished this piece a few days ago, but Ive been collecting the leaves since last summer. Lately, when I go to my friends house I observe their gardens and neighborhoods in a different way. I try to spot plants that can be used for dyeing. I just discovered a [...] read more »
Last year while hiking the Sierras I came upon this chartreuse lichen that fell off the incense cedars. I had read about this lichen before. Since I wasnt expecting to find some, I got very excited when I stumbled into it and started collecting some from the fallen branches. Wolf Lichen (Letharia Vulpina) was used [...] read more »
For a while Ive been reading about natural dyes, but I was bit hesitant to try because my lack of time (one more thing on my plate). I had dyed with eucalyptus and walnuts in the past, because the source is easy available to me and because the fact that I dont need to [...] read more »
I just updated my Etsy shop, but I havent time to post it here. Warning!!!! The list is going to be long! I would like to start with Patina, because I made two versions of this colorway. One version is more saturated in color more that the other: This is Patina with more intense colors. Blue [...] read more »
Finally! It took me a while to get into the dyeing motto. I got new fibers listed in my shop. You can click at the picture to go to my shop: Tidal. Wonderful blend of 60% Merino and 40% Bamboo Patina. 100 % Blue Face Leicester. I love how soft and fluffy this fibers is. Im never [...] read more »
Its the end of the day. It feels good to get home, have a glass of wine and get dinner ready. And then go to the computer. Ive been playing a lot with the new Greener Shades dyes that I ordered last week. So far Ive been working only with the primary colors. It is a [...] read more »
