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natural dye
Don:
I hope this is the right place for this.
I need a natural red dye for some hemp cord. I'm using it to tie the hemp strap to the basket quiver I just made.
I could use Rit dye but would rather use something natural.
PeteC:
You could use poke berries,although it may be a little more purplish than you want. I dyed some red oak shafts with it a few years ago,and they look pretty neat. God Bless
JackCrafty:
Good topic...I'm going to experiment with natural pigments (again) soon. I've tried ordering fancy earth pigments from an art supply company...and they work great...but it feels like I'm cheating.
As for red dye, I've heard that beet juice (from canned beats) works well but I haven't tried it (yet). For pigment, I'm going to try ground chili powder....and, of course, there's always food coloring. ;D
Pat B:
Hey Don, I'm gonna put this under Primitive Skills. I think you'll get a better responce. Pat
El Destructo:
--- Quote from: jackcrafty on July 11, 2008, 11:48:33 pm ---Good topic...I'm going to experiment with natural pigments (again) soon. I've tried ordering fancy earth pigments from an art supply company...and they work great...but it feels like I'm cheating.
As for red dye, I've heard that beet juice (from canned beats) works well but I haven't tried it (yet). For pigment, I'm going to try ground chili powder....and, of course, there's always food coloring. ;D
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Red Clay or Red Sand Stone (which we are covered with here) ....grind the Sandstone with a Rock....and add water to make a Paste...this is as good as it gets for Red Earth Pigment....but the Beet Jucie will work really well too....I have dyed fabric with Beets....
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