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TheMazi Cream of Tartar dyeing assistant (with alum) with natural dyeing tools, fabric and a bowl of powder on a studio table

Cream of Tartar in Natural Dyeing: What It Does...

A practical guide to using cream of tartar in natural dyeing with alum—especially for wool and silk. Includes clear WOF dosage, when to use it, and best pairings.

Cream of Tartar in Natural Dyeing: What It Does...

A practical guide to using cream of tartar in natural dyeing with alum—especially for wool and silk. Includes clear WOF dosage, when to use it, and best pairings.

Indigo vat dyeing setup with three cotton fabric swatches showing sky blue, classic indigo, and deep navy shades using natural indigo extract.

Natural Indigo Extract (Indigofera tinctoria): ...

  Indigo is not a “regular dye bath.” It’s a vat dye—meaning the dye must be reduced (turned soluble) to bond with fiber, then it turns blue again when exposed...

Natural Indigo Extract (Indigofera tinctoria): ...

  Indigo is not a “regular dye bath.” It’s a vat dye—meaning the dye must be reduced (turned soluble) to bond with fiber, then it turns blue again when exposed...

Weld Powder (Reseda luteola): Natural Yellow Dye Guide + 3 Shade Recipes

Weld Powder (Reseda luteola): Natural Yellow Dy...

Learn how to dye with Weld Powder and achieve 3 classic shades—lemon yellow, golden yellow, and olive/chartreuse—with practical recipe cards and troubleshooting tips.

Weld Powder (Reseda luteola): Natural Yellow Dy...

Learn how to dye with Weld Powder and achieve 3 classic shades—lemon yellow, golden yellow, and olive/chartreuse—with practical recipe cards and troubleshooting tips.

Aleppo oak galls (Quercus infectoria) and oak gall powder used for natural dyeing, tannin extraction, and ink making

Aleppo Oak Galls (Quercus infectoria) Complete ...

Natural dyeing • Iron blacks • Ink making • Leather tannage • Storage & ratios Start here (read this first) Aleppo oak galls are one of the most tannin-rich materials...

Aleppo Oak Galls (Quercus infectoria) Complete ...

Natural dyeing • Iron blacks • Ink making • Leather tannage • Storage & ratios Start here (read this first) Aleppo oak galls are one of the most tannin-rich materials...

Why Natural Dyeing Fails Before It Even Starts

Why Natural Dyeing Fails Before It Even Starts

Most people ruin natural dyeing before they even start. Natural dyes aren’t weak. Mordants aren’t the problem. Your technique probably isn’t either. The real mistake happens earlier. At the fabric...

Why Natural Dyeing Fails Before It Even Starts

Most people ruin natural dyeing before they even start. Natural dyes aren’t weak. Mordants aren’t the problem. Your technique probably isn’t either. The real mistake happens earlier. At the fabric...

Why Natural Fibers Matter for Natural Dyeing

Why Natural Fibers Matter for Natural Dyeing

  Why Natural Fibers Matter for Natural Dyeing   In the world of natural dyeing, most people focus only on plants, roots, leaves, and pigments. But there is a fundamental...

Why Natural Fibers Matter for Natural Dyeing

  Why Natural Fibers Matter for Natural Dyeing   In the world of natural dyeing, most people focus only on plants, roots, leaves, and pigments. But there is a fundamental...