tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522184726864786367.post811295506311796249..comments2023-02-28T03:33:32.512-08:00Comments on Colours of Northern Ireland: Natural Dyeing, Kidney Beans.Sarah Matthesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05339900873604995528noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522184726864786367.post-42802630109996758852017-04-12T04:02:22.291-07:002017-04-12T04:02:22.291-07:00However, I experimented with the woad plant after ...However, I experimented with the woad plant after being frustrated by the process to make blue. If you cook up woad, strain and add the fibre, simmer and then add vinegar -- voila...a deep rich plum colour.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612850856285130017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522184726864786367.post-82252837701968303832015-09-27T21:24:04.800-07:002015-09-27T21:24:04.800-07:00Indeed. I just mixed goldenrod with black bean and...Indeed. I just mixed goldenrod with black bean and got green!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612850856285130017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522184726864786367.post-81747032124950367492015-08-28T08:20:47.457-07:002015-08-28T08:20:47.457-07:00You could try doubling the weight of dye-stuff for...You could try doubling the weight of dye-stuff for a deeper shade. I just tried to achieve pink with woad seed and it was very disappointing. But that is the fun thing about natural dyes, you never know what you will get. Sometimes it's a great surprise colour! Sarah Matthesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05339900873604995528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522184726864786367.post-16995074289750762402015-08-21T18:39:37.010-07:002015-08-21T18:39:37.010-07:00I like it....I know what you mean about the mistak...I like it....I know what you mean about the mistake thing..but it's a hard to come by natural colour and would work great for the Nordic flesh tone in my felted puppets. Thanks for the tip!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612850856285130017noreply@blogger.com