Working With and Learning From Nature
Growing Color- How To Create Beautiful Dyes From Plants
Episode 88: In this interview, fiber and dye expert Rebecca R. Burgess shares her techniques for growing and harvesting color. Burgess talks about her favorite dye plants and the impact that chemical dyes have on the environment. Plants, minerals, and insects can yield brilliant, vibrant hues. These natural dyes produce little waste, are nontoxic, and are easy to make at home.
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2 Comments on “Growing Color- How To Create Beautiful Dyes From Plants”
Absolutely amazing podcast and Information! I can’t wait to dive in to this and make some garments!
Thank you so much, Sarah! I did some dyeing last week with Marigolds, Sour Grass, and Carrot tops- it was so much fun.