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Foundations In Natural Dyeing
Welcome & start here
Hello & welcome to your course (1:58)
The Process: An Overview
Safety first! (2:14)
Live Classes: Dates, Recordings & Zoom Link
Live classes: Schedule
Live classes: Zoom Link
Recorded: Orientation from Jan 27th (58:31)
Recorded: Live class 10th Feb_Module 1 (132:28)
Recorded: Live class 2nd March_Module 2 (141:55)
Recorded: Live class 6th April_Module 3 (128:21)
Recorded: Live class 4th May_Module 4 (101:33)
Recorded: Live class June 1st & 22nd_Module 5 (125:26)
Module 1: GETTING STARTED + PREPARING FIBRE
What is natural dyeing? (2:08)
Natural dye tools & equipment (2:23)
Natural dye powders & assists (2:38)
Understanding natural fibre (2:49)
Sustainable fibres (5:42)
What is 'Scouring' (2:34)
Traditional Method: How to scour plant/cellulose fibres (2:26)
Quick Method: How to scour plant/cellulose fabric/garments in the machine (2:00)
How to scour loose cotton thread
How to scour animal fibres (2:22)
Quantities, amounts & ratios (4:14)
Scouring: Common Q&A's
Module 2 part 1: MORDANTING & MAKING YOUR COLOURS STICK
Mordanting module explained
An introduction to mordants (1:11)
Different types of mordants
Stress-free mordanting method (2:14)
How to mordant plant fibres (2:17)
How to mordant animal fibres (2:09)
How do I store, re-use or dispose of a mordant (2:26)
Recap & Overview
Module 2 part 2: MORE ON MORDANTING
Tannin mordants: What they are & when to use them
Chemical free mordanting
Which mordant is used on which fibre?
How to mordant with whole Oak Galls
How to mordant with alum & tannin
How to mordant with symplosis
Both a mordant & a dye
Soy is not a mordant
Mordanting: Common Q&A's
Combined mordanting & dyeing
Module 3: NATURAL COLOUR & DYE BATHS
Where does natural dye come from?
Foraging for natural colour (1:14)
76 Sources of natural dye
How to prepare plants & make dye baths
How to make a dye bath from flowers (1:37)
How to make a dye bath from leaves (2:24)
How to make a dye bath from bark, roots or nuts (1:36)
How to make a dye bath using dye powder (0:44)
Store & prolong the life of your dye baths
Dye baths: Common Q&A's
Keeping a dye journal + download
Module 4: DYEING YOUR FIBRE
Dyeing natural fibre
How to dye plant fibre (1:23)
How to dye animal fibre (2:09)
Creating strong colours (4:42)
My top dyeing tips
How to over-dye fibre
Wash & care for your dyed goods
Dyeing fibre: Common Q&A's
Module 5: EXPAND YOUR PALETTE WITH MODIFIERS
An introduction to modifiers (2:23)
When to modify your fibre
How to make a modifier (1:50)
How to modify your fibre (1:07)
Iron as a modifier
How to modify with iron powder (3:58)
A simple homemade iron recipe
Store, reuse or dispose of your modifier
Modifiers & modifying: Common Q&A's
Module 6: 7 DYE BATH TUTORIALS
Black Tea: Creating beige, brown, grey or graphite (2:04)
Gorse Flowers: Yellow, Green & Brown (2:26)
Yellow Onion Skins: Yellow, Orange & Green
Willow Leaves: Terracotta, Clay & Pink (1:22)
Hibiscus Flowers: Purple, Mauve & Raspberry (2:01)
Marigold Powder & Flowers: Buttery yellows & Green (1:43)
Avocado Stones: Pink, Salmon & Peach
Module 6: DYE PROJECTS
Dye Cotton Sweats Chocolate Brown (Hoodie & Sweatpants) (7:43)
Dye Your Clothes With Leftover Dye (3:41)
Dye Wool Socks (2:42)
Dye A Cotton Cap (2:06)
Selling your naturally dyed goods
Introduction
Benefits Of Choosing Natural Dyes
Challenges of Working With Natural Dyes
The Natural Dye Studio
Essential Equipment and Tools
Wholesale Products: White Label + In-house Production
Production in the Natural Dye Studio
Ensuring Colour Quality in Natural Dyeing
Pricing Your Products
Pricing Dye Supplies
Hang Tags & Care Labels
Bonus: Colour Guide & Dye Journal
Natural Dye Journal
The Natural Colour & Plant Guide
Bonus: Learn how to steam bundle & eco-print
An introduction to steam bundling & eco-printing (2:10)
Tools & equipment
How to eco-print or steam-bundle a silk bandana (3:24)
Bonus: Learn how to make botanical inks & paints
An introduction to botanical inks & paints
How to make botanical inks & paints from left over dye
How to make botanical inks & paints from raw plant parts
How to make botanical inks & paints from dye powder
Weekly Support + Resources
Support | Q & A
Natural fibre & dye suppliers
Module downloads
Downloadable Natural Dye Journal
Whats Next
Congrats! Here's what's next..
Recorded: Live class June 1st & 22nd_Module 5
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