Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: > >> natural dyes I have a nephew who is a Civil War buff. He makes clothing and accessories for the " soldiers " . All dies that he uses IN CLOTHING (not in foods) he reaps from his surroundings. I find this so interesting. He uses mustard flowers for gold, of course, onion skins for browns, ink berries (poke) for purplish colors etc. He tries to be authentic and use what was used during the Civil War period. Roxie, Philly PA ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 When I was in Sri Lanka, I would often see Buddhist monk's robes being dyed with tumeric. It makes a lovely color (but doesn't smell very nice). Peace, Diane , " Roxy " <K9ChemoNurse wrote: > > , " wwjd " <jtwigg@> wrote: > > > >> natural dyes > > I have a nephew who is a Civil War buff. He makes clothing and > accessories for the " soldiers " . All dies that he uses IN CLOTHING (not > in foods) he reaps from his surroundings. I find this so interesting. > He uses mustard flowers for gold, of course, onion skins for browns, > ink berries (poke) for purplish colors etc. He tries to be authentic > and use what was used during the Civil War period. > Roxie, Philly PA ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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