In the country side and in my kitchen. Here are some of the results, these are have been sold to the Constantia Waldorf School. I still have more but am first choosing some for my personal stock. [yeah - like I need more wool!!!! :-) ]
Madder, Cochineal, Wilde dagga, various Lichen, various Mushroom, Lantana, Garri gum
Eye Candy for Lindiloo :-)
6 comments:
Oh my goodness!! These are wonderful. Ok, now which ones can I buy?(LOL)xx
Hi Carle
Mmmmm...Looks very knittable...
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wool gatherer ...Suez
Gosh! Which one is lantana? It is a noxious weed over here, it is lovely to think it might make a gorgeous dye instead.
Oh these are stunning!!! Please let me know when you have some to sell.
Are you going to blog the dye process, I am sure we could all learn tons from you!!! :-)
HI Everyone, thanks for the great comments....mmm lets see
Lulu - the next pictures will be of skeins for sale. LOL
Suez - YOur blog is looking great. :-)
Myartemismoon - Lantana leaves give a great butter yellow [not photographed] with Alum and a dark bottle green with ferrous sulphate. [bottom left second skein] The ratio is 400g leaves to 100 grames wool [4/1]. Lantana is a weed here so it is a perfect use for this plant. Hope you dye some soon..... Im watching your space! :-)
Hi Annie - yeah I know, I need to blog the instructions! I will, I will, I will......
Have a great day everyone.
xx
Carle
What vibrant colours! Natural dyeing is so rewarding and sometimes full of surprises!
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