12 April 2015

Dyeing fabrics outside

1 Rust dyeing fabric1

One of four rusty trays sitting by my back door.
Who cares what visitors think!

Cottons and silk, with rusty things and a touch of cheap black dye (which is blue, not black.  Never buy cheap dyes).

Water occasionally,  (if nature doesn’t) add a sprinkling of salt and leave for four or maybe five weeks to cook.
 

 

3 comments:

  1. Anonymous4:37 pm

    Good luck. I must have a go soon too.

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  2. lovely to look at both before and after :D Looking forward to seeing the results !

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  3. Goes faster when it is warmer.
    Love the idea of a touch of dye.
    Sandy

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