Immersion Dyes
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So, what is ‘Mordanting’?
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Mordanting is a preparation process used in textile dyeing to improve the uptake and colorfastness of dyes in fibres. The term “mordant” comes from the Latin word “mordere,” which means “to bite.”,…
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The Ivy and Avocado weekend
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One of the inspirations for starting this group site has been the phenomenal response to a few dyeing workshops and experiments I’ve done at events in Eplaheimr and Dun in Mara, and…
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Weld – Medieval Dayglow (yellow)
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NB: The dye REQUIRES the fibres you wish to use to be mordanted. Alum mordant will give the brightest yellow results. What it looks like (dried and as a plant) Weld (Reseda…
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The Top Three
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If I am asked what colours are reliably available to the majority of people in Europe – not just the elite – in the medieval period yellow, blue and a red/orange are…
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