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Scour and mordant cotton properly to help indigo attach evenly, creating richer blues and reducing patchy results in home dye baths.
Learn the basic ingredients and careful temperatures needed to start a fructose indigo vat safely, with tips for keeping it healthy between dye sessions.
Try accordion, triangle and pole-wrapping folds to create repeating resist patterns on scarves, cushions and small pieces of cotton fabric.
Compare alum, iron and tannin mordants to shift dye colours on wool, silk and cotton, while keeping fibres strong and colours lightfast.
Wash indigo garments gently in cool water, avoid harsh detergents and dry them away from direct sun to slow fading and preserve deep blues.
Assemble buckets, gloves, racks and measuring jugs so community groups can share a safe indigo dye session without wasting materials or space.
Use onion skins, marigold petals, nettles and avocado stones to create warm yellows, soft greens and dusky pinks on natural fibres.
Watch the vat turn yellow-green before oxidation reveals blue; this guide explains reduction, pH and temperature for reliable dye results.
Use running stitch, blanket stitch and sashiko-inspired patterns to repair worn jeans, linen shirts and household textiles with decorative strength.
Choose organic cotton, linen, hemp and peace silk that accept natural dyes well and reduce the environmental impact of your textile craft.
Bind, clamp and stitch silk before dipping it in indigo to produce delicate resist patterns that suit light, drapey garments and accessories.