The fabric was a kind of red-purple colour before I rinsed it. Now the cloth looks dirty with a hint of pink.
There are a few interesting line designs that transfered onto the fabric pieces.
The string changed colour. It is subtle but I can use it to couch with.
Did I not leave my fabric packets sitting long enough? Was it the wrong vegetable?
I like to "GO BIG OR GO HOME" so I won't be repeating that procedure anytime soon!
I tried, the pigments are not strong enought to pigment/and stain cloth.
ReplyDeleteYet, figure this out, it will stain and pigment a top you are inlove with while out having a fancy dinner with your date.
Sandra
ReplyDeleteThe type of cloth you choose makes a huge difference. Silk or wool accept natural dye the best.
If you are using cotton or linen, it has to be pre-mordanted with alum.
I haven't tried beets for a while - not since my failure with them last summer - but if I was going to use them again, I would add vinegar and sugar like they do in pickles.
I had great success with red cabbage over the weekend - it dyed the fabric a deep purple with an addition of one cup of salt.
Don't give up. Get some books.
xx