another eco dye adventure!
Another adventure in dyeing, this time some more solar dyeing. I did a whole range of small samples in different solutions and with different kinds of fabric. I sealed the outside of the tops of the small jars with bees wax because the little jars don't seal properly (I tested them), and with a lucky coincidence that it also looks quite nice! Usely it is adviced to seal the dyeing content by pouring bees wax straight in the jar on top of the dye but this time I made an exception because of the size of the jar, and to be honest also to restrain myself, it's an extra barrier to not open them to quickly. I only hope the central heating doesn't get to warm otherwise the bees wax will melt, but until now the jars did not get to hot, they just produce a soft aroma of beeswax that fills my livingroom, which is very pleasant. Loving this whole proces, but I have to be patient for long now, I don't know if I can control myself !
If you want to read more about solar dyeing or other ways of eco dyeing, You can read more about dyeing in India Flints book "eco colour"
Als je meer wilt lezen over verven op zonnekracht of andere intressante manieren om ecologisch stoffen te verven, is dit een geweldig boek van India Flint genaamd "eco colour" Het is op dit moment alleen beschikbaar in een Engelse versie.




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