Dyeing
One dip in the dye bath and you have something brand new! Dyeing is as much an art as a science, so don't hesitate to experiment. Give a set of plain white dish towels a colorful upgrade, an old scarf a prettier shade, or a string of wooden beads a beautiful new hue. Try a new technique like shibori, ombre dip-dyeing, batik, or everyone's favorite—tie-dye. Just remember that natural fibers—like cotton, linen, silk, and wool—take dye much better than synthetics do.
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How to Dye Fabrics Using the Washing Machine
Creating colorful textiles is as easy as running a load of laundry.
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Textile Artist Kiva Motnyk Shares the Beauty of Natural Dyeing—Plus, Her Recipes for Creating Stunning Colors
Avocado pits make pink. Blueberries create violet. Dried marigolds yield yellow. These are just a few of the gorgeous colors that a New York City textile artist cooks up using the age-old method of natural dyeing. Grab an armful of flowers or produce, roll up your sleeves, and transform anything from table linens to tees.
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Shibori Dyeing How-To
