Tie-dye involves folding or crumpling fabric with string or rubber bands to create patterns with dyes. Tie-dying gets messy, so make sure to wear gloves and use a plastic drop cloth. There are endless ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before the dawn of synthetic dyes, all fabric was colored with ...

There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and groundnuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition, and the techniques behind this ...

How can I dye textiles naturally? I’ve spent the past year learning how to create custom colors using marigold and coreopsis. I picked these two flowers because of their brilliant colors, though you ...

Dyes are found seemingly everywhere in nature: in flowers, plants, fruits and veggies. And if you’ve always wanted to experiment with natural dyes, today’s the day! Not only is it incredibly easy to ...

For both old and new gardeners, it’s almost inevitable that come harvest time you’ll have more vegetables than you know what to do with. Pickling, canning or even donating your excess produce are the ...

Learn the latest methods to apply color to fabric from Erin Noble. How many ways are there to color fabric today? Learn the latest methods to apply color to fabric from Erin Noble. How many ways are ...

This designer developed a safer, simpler, and healthier solution to conventional fabric dye—using scraps of old fruits and veggies. Nicole Stjernsward, a London-based design technologist, has ...