Washing soda is a type of additive. Additives (also called assistants or fixatives) can change the color of the dye … More
Tag: natural dye
An Ode to Oxalis
I enjoy creating dyes from natural sources because it forces me to slow down and appreciate what’s growing in my … More
Natural Dye with Acacia Flowers
I loved climbing trees as a kid. Lucky for me our backyard was a mini forest of fir, redwood, and … More
Marvelous Mushroom Dyes, Part One
A few weeks ago, my Mother (Dorothy Beebee) and I experienced a mushroom dye trifecta: time, mushrooms, and lots of … More
POOF! Go the Pisolithus
It’s the middle of November and I can’t remember the last time it rained. Ironically, I think it was last … More
Dyeing with Blackberries
Every summer I pick blackberries from the blackberry bush that owns a corner of my backyard. We’ll eat some immediately … More
Coreopsis Solar Dye
At the end of June, our weather in Northern California went haywire. It stormed on Monday like it would in … More
Coreopsis Dyes
Mushroom season in California has long passed. I could make dyes using frozen or dried mushrooms, but I like to … More
Creating Yellow and Green with Gymnopilus spectabilis
While cleaning up from the workshop at SOMA Camp, I convinced my Mom to haul a large of pot of … More
Dyeing from the Daughter’s Perspective
The Sonoma County Mycological Association (SOMA) hosts SOMA Camp, a yearly gathering in Northern California for wild mushroom enthusiasts. It’s … More
