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Foundations In Natural Dyeing
Welcome & start here
Hello & welcome to your course (1:58)
The Process: An Overview
Safety first! (2:14)
Module 1
What is natural dyeing? (2:08)
Natural dye tools & equipment (2:23)
Natural dye powders & assists (2:38)
Understanding natural fibre (2:49)
Sustainable fibres (5:42)
What is 'Scouring" (2:34)
Traditional Method: How to scour plant/cellulose fibres (2:26)
Quick Method: How to scour plant/cellulose fibres in the machine (2:00)
How to scour animal fibres (2:22)
Quantities, amounts & ratios (4:14)
Scouring: Common Q&A's
Module 2 part 1:
Mordanting module explained
An introduction to mordants (1:11)
Different types of mordants
Stress-free mordanting method (2:14)
How to mordant plant fibres (2:17)
How to mordant animal fibres (2:09)
Store, re-use or dispose of your mordant (2:26)
Module 2 part 2:
Plant-based mordants explained
Mordanting animal fibres with plant-based mordants
Other methods of mordanting
Soy is not a mordant
Mordanting: Common Q&A's
Module 3:
Where does natural dye come from?
Foraging for natural colour (1:14)
76 Sources of natural dye
How to prepare plants & make dye baths
How to make a dye bath from flowers (1:37)
How to make a dye bath from leaves (2:24)
How to make a dye bath from bark, roots or nuts (1:36)
How to make a dye bath using dye powder (0:44)
Store & prolong the life of your dye baths
Dye baths: Common Q&A's
Module 4: Dyeing Fibre
Dyeing natural fibre
How to dye plant fibre (1:23)
How to dye animal fibre (2:09)
Creating strong colours (4:42)
My top dyeing tips
How to over-dye fibre
Wash & care for your dyed goods
Keeping a dye journal
Dyeing fibre: Common Q&A's
Module 5: Modifiers & Modifying
An introduction to modifiers (2:23)
When to modify your fibre
How to make a modifier (1:50)
How to modify your fibre (1:07)
Iron as a modifier
How to modify with iron powder (3:58)
A simple homemade iron recipe
Store, reuse or dispose of your modifier
Modifiers & modifying: Common Q&A's
Module 6: Simple Dye Sources & Colours
Black Tea: Creating beige, brown, grey or graphite (2:04)
Gorse Flowers: Yellow, Green & Brown (2:26)
Yellow Onion Skins: Yellow, Orange & Green
Willow Leaves: Terracotta, Clay & Pink (1:22)
Hibiscus Flowers: Purple, Mauve & Raspberry (2:01)
Marigold Powder & Flowers: Buttery yellows & Green (1:43)
Avocado Stones: Pink, Salmon & Peach
Module 6: Dye Projects
Dye Cotton Sweats Chocolate Brown (Hoodie & Sweatpants) (7:43)
Dye Your Clothes With Leftover Dye (3:41)
Dye Wool Socks (2:42)
Dye A Cotton Cap (2:06)
Coming Soon: The Linen Napkin Project
Coming Soon: Dyeing Skeins of Wool
Coming Soon: The Aran Jumper Project
Bonus: Learn how to steam bundle & eco-print
An introduction to steam bundling & eco-printing (2:10)
Tools & equipment
How to eco-print or steam-bundle a silk bandana (3:24)
Bonus: Colour + Plant Guide
The natural dyers colour guide
Bonus: Learn how to make botanical inks & paints
An introduction to botanical inks & paints
How to make botanical inks & paints from left over dye
How to make botanical inks & paints from raw plant parts
How to make botanical inks & paints from dye powder
Weekly Support + Resources
Support | Q & A
Natural fibre & dye suppliers
All course downloads
Whats Next
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