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The Best Mexican Pigments for Natural Dyeing
The Best Mexican Pigments for Natural Dyeing
Five colors, five stories. From the marigold that guides spirits home to the insect that built an empire's wealth. A personal walk through the Mexican pigments behind our dye pots,... Read more...
Cochineal: The Insect That Dyed History and How to Use It at Home
Cochineal: The Insect That Dyed History and How to Use It at Home
This is Cochineal: a tiny insect from the highlands of Mexico that produces the most natural intense reds the world has ever seen. In this week's tutorial, we work with... Read more...
How to Dye Fabric with Marigold (Cempasúchil): A Step-by-Step Recipe
How to Dye Fabric with Marigold (Cempasúchil): A Step-by-Step Recipe
Marigold, the flower that marks the path home each Día de Muertos, and carries golden colors in its petals. This week's recipe puts fresh and dried petals side by side,... Read more...
What Is Natural Dyeing? A Gentle Introduction to Coloring with Plants
What Is Natural Dyeing? A Gentle Introduction to Coloring with Plants
Color has always come from the earth. Natural dyeing is the ancient practice of transforming plants, roots, and flowers into lasting hues for fabric and fiber and it's far more... Read more...
How to Dye Fabric with Avocado Pits & Peels — A Natural Pink You Won't Believe
How to Dye Fabric with Avocado Pits & Peels — A Natural Pink You Won't Believe
Your avocado scraps are hiding the most beautiful blush pink. Learn how to extract natural dye from pits and peels, and how different fabrics absorb color differently Read more...