tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post4407443700253711218..comments2008-06-28T11:22:53.210-07:00Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091353340841043943noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-44678731274579461362008-06-28T11:22:00.000-07:002008-06-28T11:22:00.000-07:00Wow! I really love the work of that artist! I am so inspired. Thank you for the link!!Breehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01794041224770288173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-64424981239401329492008-06-23T04:59:00.000-07:002008-06-23T04:59:00.000-07:00Yes, I agree: there are many ways to approach natural dyes. The workshop I did was using a very traditional and slow method. From what I was told, this will result in the truest indigo color. However process you use, and whatever mordant you choose will bring out a certain hue of blue, green or purple. Let me know how your adventures in this go. I'd love to hear about the details of the process.Ashes and Milkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541348806059222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-68638897613922231102008-06-22T10:20:00.000-07:002008-06-22T10:20:00.000-07:00hey nikko , i understand the misunderstanding now , i read it is a traditional way of dyeing in Japan, but here they use other methods , to shorten the process probablyLorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091353340841043943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-83919764492858903722008-06-21T06:07:00.000-07:002008-06-21T06:07:00.000-07:00Supposedly after the indigo ferments up to 3 months(which gives best results)with either lime or urine(which is not so commonly used) it's totally safe to the skin and if one were eat it(not sure why one would do those other than by mistake). The man who lead the indigo workshop had dipped his finger in the vat of dye and then into his mouth and said *safe to eat!* His front teeth were blue.Ashes and Milkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541348806059222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-35359921599620373142008-06-20T08:11:00.000-07:002008-06-20T08:11:00.000-07:00hey nikko yes you told me about it<BR/> but the things i've been reading , <BR/> talk about the use of ammonia before<BR/> you can use the dye , or urine if <BR/> you have a cow or something...Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091353340841043943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-88708791048751180752008-06-20T06:18:00.000-07:002008-06-20T06:18:00.000-07:00Great post on natural dyes. Did I ever tell you about the indigo workshop in Japan? The dye and mordant was completely natural and also completely safe (even edible).Ashes and Milkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541348806059222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-68568295394014357752008-06-18T07:49:00.000-07:002008-06-18T07:49:00.000-07:00xo eshu<BR/><BR/>g&g i saw what you're doing :)<BR/>is that logwood ?<BR/><BR/>hi nancy , i don't know ,it could be indigo or woad...i want to try to get a color like that !Lorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091353340841043943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-25801246690190161592008-06-18T06:19:00.000-07:002008-06-18T06:19:00.000-07:00oh i love the post about "couleur chanvre"...what is that gorgeous blue called???<BR/>nancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-35059301946545471082008-06-18T01:03:00.000-07:002008-06-18T01:03:00.000-07:00just thinking like you...<BR/>I'm trying to do more with tea, henne, etc!galet&amp;galettehttp://galetetco.canalblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-3095764221887529682008-06-17T09:14:00.000-07:002008-06-17T09:14:00.000-07:00so beautiful<BR/><BR/>it's always such a pleasure to visit this space...<BR/><BR/>hope all is well in your world!<BR/><BR/>xoeshuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02265822536068720060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-38977708892280320792008-06-17T08:38:00.000-07:002008-06-17T08:38:00.000-07:00I have been researching natural dyes as well, to use in my new UN collection.<BR/>this is an interesting resource:<BR/>http://www.aljodye.com/main.htmlUNIFORM Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01777221355852950834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703415418807844886.post-78553276168194812492008-06-17T06:08:00.000-07:002008-06-17T06:08:00.000-07:00hi loraine,<BR/>love the swatch card of dyed yarn.<BR/><BR/>you might also want to look at:<BR/>http://tiinateaspoon.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>she uses natural dyes--i don't know if it is the effect you are looking for though...simplyolivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03271276299761895807noreply@blogger.com