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TopicDiscover the Magic of Natural DyeingFrom foraged flora to kitchen scraps, natural dyeing connects us to our environment and adds new depth to our spinning. Explore time-honored techniques, vibrant color stories, and expert tips to help you infuse your fiber with hues drawn straight from nature.
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- Page 58breeds, but it is still elastic, with great insulating properties. This protein fiber takes natural dye well, but it does felt, so you must be mindful when placing wool yarns
- Page 89Natural dye raw materials, mordants & assists, extracts, kits & instruction booklets Ask about a wholesale account. a
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Naturally Beautiful Together: Unite Your Stash with Natural Overdyes

See how overdyeing with natural dyestuffs can create breathtaking results!

ArticleRelated by meaningFor subscribersA Natural Dye Roadmap: Adapting Fred Gerber’s Method for Modern DyersGerber’s out-of-print resources are highly coveted by today’s natural dyers. Find some of his works in the Spin Off Library.

ArticleRelated by meaningFor subscribersInvestigative Method—A Tool for StudyExplore Fred Gerber's method of studying a prospective dye plant—which he called "the investigative method"—designed to assess the dye potential and produce a range of colors from a single dyestuff.

ArticleRelated by meaningRoving Reporter: Natural Dye for Handspun SpecklesFor this natural dye project, Kate reveals how she added subtle speckles to her knitted socks by using a resist-dyeing technique on her handspun skein.

ArticleRelated by meaningNatural Dyes and Where to Find ThemBefore the invention of the first synthetic dye, every color of yarn or fabric got its hue from natural dyes—vegetable, mineral, and yes, even animal. Here are a few favorites that are easy for home dyers to find and use.

ArticleRelated by meaningFor subscribersOne-Pot Magic: Surprising Natural-Dye RainbowsLearn the "one-pot" method that combines multiple dyestuffs for fun, multicolor effect.

ArticleRelated by meaningFive Secrets of Natural DyeMushrooms, leaves, insects, roots, and wood are just waiting to give you a rainbow of dyes if you know the magic recipes to coax them out.

ArticleRelated by meaningPointillist Color Effects in SpinningThrough experimentation, learn how to create interesting colored yarns that will give a pointillist effect when used.

ArticleRelated by meaningNatural Dyes: Foraging for Local ColorWhat colors are near to hand?

ArticleRelated by meaningFor subscribersPiece Dyeing: It's Never OverMartha Owen's Crescent Shawl was knitted using handspun of different origins, textures, and colors. This article illustrates the gifts of piece dyeing—the process of dyeing a textile after the work is done.

ArticleRelated by meaningCelebrating Domestic Arts: A Day of Historical Natural DyeConnecting Threads allows visitors to experience the process of turning a sheep’s fleece into a piece of clothing through a natural dye workshop.

ArticleRelated by meaningNatural Dyeing Safely at HomeDevin shares safety tips for dyeing at home.

ArticleRelated by meaningNatural Dyes and More: Local Color in Spin OffThe scenery in Teotitlán del Valle, Mexico, is a study in tan, but the color I remember most vividly from my visit is red. The bold scarlet of cochineal insects, one of the world’s most important natural dyes, colors the rugs for which the village near

ArticleRelated by meaningExploring Natural Dyes: A Wealth of Color from Your CompostLearn how kitchen scraps and yard waste yield a rainbow of hues.

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ArticleRelated by meaningAdventures in Natural Dyeing: The Outback Afghan ProjectSpin Off contributor Brian McCarthy learned to spin shortly after his retirement. Soon he became fascinated with natural dyeing and Navajo plying.

ArticleRelated by meaningShining Colors: Natural dyes on silk hankies and capsA look at creating a rainbow of silk using natural dyes

ArticleRelated by meaningWhat do you do when you see red?You may be surprised by the unlikely hues that result from these sources of natural dye.

ArticleRelated by meaningAn ode to natural dyes

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Page 77natural dye experience for the Irish weavers, who practice this art at home with heather, bracken,

Page 120ftngora Qoats freezer Lamb Spinning Classes Wheels & jCeeces Natural Dyes largest selection of natural dyes wool yarn, books, natural dye & knitting kits send SASE and $1.00 for catalog Earthsong Farm 7327 Palo Tia Road

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Page 32dyebath for about 45 minutes. Lac was very sensitive to pH. HANDPAINTED SKEINS Extracting natural dye often involves leaving the fiber or yarn in a single kettle for a long
Page 3430 Spin Off • spinoffmagazine.com Natural- Dye Tips & Tricks Safety First Natural doesn’t always mean nontoxic. Be sure to follow all

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Page 128Colfax, CA 95713. Free catalog; (800) 848-0284. mLLCREEK FIBER STUDIO. Workshops in spinning and natural dyeing, plus multi- harness, triangular frame loom, and Navajo weaving. Weekend and week-long. Bed and
Page 130Natural Dyes largest selection of natural dyes wool yarn, books, natural dye & knitting kits send SASE and $1.00for catalog Earthsong Farm 7327 Palo Tia Road Embarass,

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Page 12inspired me to go about searching for weeds and to get out my old natural dye books again. I simply wanted to thank you for the moments of solace Spin
Page 76T he pungen T smell of burn- ing eucalyptus branches and natural dye materials simmering in large pots greeted us as we stepped into the communal artisan’s

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Page 11was done with color—partic- ularly color from traditional dyes. He approached the use of natural dyes with the zeal and attitude of a Renaissance scholar. Fred was a botanist by
Page 138Natural Dyes largest selection of natural d y e s wool yarn, books, natural dye & knitting

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