Iron Black
Somerset paper layer-dipped in oak gall + ferrous sulphate dye pot. Makes a purple black. The colour deepens as it dries because it needs oxygen …
20 Nov
A light fastness test for Avocado Stones
A light fastness test for Avocado Stones
Half exposed samples left for a month or two in daylight. The madder yarn is a control.
19 Nov
Making Black: Ditchling November 18th
Making Black: Ditchling November 18th
Using tannin and iron to make black. Samples are dipped, exposed and redipped to achieve the dark colour. Overdying samples with Indigo Some examples of the eco …
17 Nov
Singing The Blues
Singing The Blues
A collection of blue shades dyed with Indigo and over dyed with Weld and Sappanwood. The colour swatches have been named after songs with “Blue” …
17 Nov
Books on Show at Brighton University
Books on Show at Brighton University
A display of sample books “Localising a Colour Palette”
17 Sep
Ditchling Dye Day
Ditchling Dye Day
Our September workshop was spent mostly processing and dyeing with fresh and dried indigo leaves, fresh woad leaves and also with Saxon blue dye. Woad leaves …