This is a new facility in the Vis Comms area.
Students can use this workshop to dye samples of fabric, paper etc with natural plant dyes and to make ink and paint from plants and extracts.
We have the following equipment:
- 2 large stainless steel dye pots
- electric hot rings
- various buckets, sieves and spoons for the dye process
- muslin for straining the plant material out
- protective clothing: rubber gloves, goggles, masks and aprons
- splash mat and screens to protect the workspace
Access is by induction. Please contact Helen, Room 216, Grand Parade, or by email: h.gibbs@brighton.ac.uk for more info.
Health and Safety Guidelines PLEASE READ
- Collecting Plants/Suppliers
- List of Plants and Colours
- Cultivating Dye Plants at Grand Parade
- Solar Dyeing
- Mordants
- Dyelab Induction 1 : No Mordant Required
- Dyelab Induction 2: Mordants
- Tips for Dyeing Paper
- Ink Recipe: Evaporation Method
- Ink Recipe: Soda Ash Method
- Pigment making
- Pigment to Paint
