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Monthly Archives: August 2021

Ink making

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Helen Bookbinder

Over the summer, we have been collecting plant material to make into ink. The inks are easy to make – plant material is cooked and sieved and reduced and strained again until a strong colour is reached.

 

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Fixing Fashion – Article in Financial Times

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Helen Bookbinder

“Brands Swap Synthetic For Natural Dyes”

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