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25/03/2010 · Natural dyeing is not advisable to dye huge quantities or bulk but small lots can be introduced to get very special effects. Sometimes, natural dyed yarns are dull and muddy. With the right treatment and careful selection of the mordants and dyestuffs, the colours can be made bright but the problem of the standardization of the shade remains.
Join Tanya from Old Grey House for a three hour workshop and be inspired by this amazing indigo dye process. Learn how to prepare a dye vat and some basic Itajame and Arashi Shibori techniques. You will create and experiment on some test pieces to start with and then create either a silk/cotton scarf or linen table runner to take home.
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