Note before reading: This blog was written in 2017, when I was studying for my MA (hence the Harvard referencing!). Where needed, I have edited these posts to correct any factual inaccuracies. This post was last edited Jan 2025. Please note that turmeric is a fugitive dye, meaning that the colour

9th January 2019 Just a quick catch up while everything is still fresh in my mind!! When my lovely creative friend came to stay for the weekend in November she asked if I had ever dyed using Turmeric, I hadn't but I have now and still have some solution left to do a little more..... ...scraps of fabric including old linen, recycled cotton lawn(from my old and worn nightdress), scrim, muslin and an open weave cotton.... ....these scraps were boiled in a white vinegar/water solution for about…

We are obsessed with dyeing fabrics. Today we are delighted to partner with method in their #fearnomess campaign with a DIY Natural Fabric Dye tutorial.

Second in the series of natural dyes: yellow from turmeric!

Turmeric is a wonderful little spice that you can find at almost any grocery store. Not only is it a superfood and a beauty remedy that h...

Let's take a look at the latest pH test I did: turmeric. Turmeric is one of my go-to dyes for anthotypes, but the problem with pure turmeric dye is that it's too yellow. Fortunately the pH experiments can change that!

Learn how to make natural dyes for fabric using ingredients that you already have around! Have fun experimenting to get beautiful colors and shades!

Whew, March has been jam packed with activities that my blog posts have slowed down! I actually did this entire project early this month, but it took a while to make the garment and then to photogr…

The image shows a pile of turmeric roots and slices. Turmeric is a spice that is used in many South Asian dishes. It has a warm, bitter taste and a slightly peppery aroma. Turmeric is also used as a natural dye. The roots are typically dried and ground into a powder, but they can also be used fresh. Turmeric is a member of the ginger family, and it is native to India. It is also grown in other parts of Asia, as well as in Africa and Latin America.

Anthotype is a technique developed in the 19th century that uses plant emulsions and sunlight to create pictures on paper and cloth.