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Lichen Dyes

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looking for natural dye recipes / instructions for Quillwork Sep 12

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kimberly baxter packwood commented on Desert Star's photo 'P1020714.JPG-resized for internet'

How did you clean your quills before you dyed them?

October 30

Desert Star joined kimberly baxter packwood's group

Lichen Dyes

Dyeing fabric, yarn, and fibers with dyes extracted from Lichens

September 15

Desert Star commented on kimberly baxter packwood's group 'Quill Work'

Someone once told me not to ever put the quills in your mouth because they contain cyanide and they will poisen you. This doesn't make sense because everywhere I read it says you can moisten the quills in your mouth and flatten them by pulling the...

September 15

Desert Star joined kimberly baxter packwood's group

Quill Work

The ancient NA art of porcupine quillwork

September 15

Desert Star added a photo

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September 13

Desert Star added a photo to the album 'natural dye experiments'

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September 13

Desert Star commented on kimberly baxter packwood's group 'Native American Dyes'

I just let them soak a few minutes in hot soapy water (dish soap) and stirred them around with my hands several times. Then I drained them and did it again about 3 times, till they looked pretty clean. I'll post some photos...

September 13

Desert Star and kimberly baxter packwood are now friends

September 12

Desert Star joined kimberly baxter packwood's group

Getting Started

Scouring fabric, mordant, and prepare natural dye baths.

September 12

Desert Star commented on kimberly baxter packwood's group 'Native American Dyes'

So, do you cut the barbs off of the quills before dyeing? I've tried both ways but it seems to take forever to dye them without snipping at least one of the ends. Also, when adding vinegar or a mordant to help set the color, would you add it in th...

September 12

Desert Star commented on kimberly baxter packwood's group 'Native American Dyes'

I've been searching for native dyes for Quillwork and I found this page.... http://www.nativetech.org/quill/dyes.html I believe these plant dyes also work with natural fabrics like wool and cotton. The problem I have run into is not knowing the ...

September 11

Desert Star joined kimberly baxter packwood's group

Native American Dyes

A Group for those interested in the Colors and Dye Techniques used by the North American First Peoples

September 11

looking for natural dye recipes / instructions for Quillwork

September 11

Desert Star is now a member of The Natural Surface

Welcome Them!

September 11

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Why would you like to join Natural Surfaces?

to learn from others!

What is your experience with natural dyes, none is needed but knowing will help us to better meet your needs!

I've played around a bit with fabric dyes, tyedying t-shirts and stuff. I've experimented with different plants to dye quills for quillwork, which is what I am most interested in.