Blending for Beauty: Part 1
Carding a Wool-and-Silk Blend to Spin.
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Carding a Wool-and-Silk Blend to Spin.
An easy, mordant-free way to begin natural dyeing.
A look at creating a rainbow of silk using natural dyes
What colors are near to hand?
Make your own avocado-dyed, ikat-style scarf—no complex treadling or weaving patterns required. Based on traditional ikat resist-dyeing techniques, a modern, geometric design gets revealed in this soft and striking scarf.
Join us for our annual color issue and help us hunt for hues. Share your article and project proposals with Spin Off as we go in search of new ways to explore color.
Season 2, Episode 7: Taking the fear out of working with color
With a newfound knowledge of weeds, Lynn explored dyeing wool with plants from her garden.
Learn how kitchen scraps and yard waste yield a rainbow of hues.
Learn how a dyer’s notebook helps reveal the formula for a coveted colorway.
Devin shares safety tips for dyeing at home.
Learn how one fiber artist uses a powerful tool: the gift of time. Get tips for sharing spinning knowledge and helping others grow.