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Dyeing with Washing Soda: Acacia and Oxalis

Washing soda is a type of additive. Additives (also called assistants or fixatives) can change the color of the dye … More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Coreopsis Solar Dye

At the end of June, our weather in Northern California went haywire. It stormed on Monday like it would in … More

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Coreopsis Dyes

Mushroom season in California has long passed.  I could make dyes using frozen or dried mushrooms, but I like to … More

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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

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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

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My goal this year was to stretch my dye skills. First up- indigo. 💙
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