Rinse out the excess

After the allotted time, remove your fabric bundles and the skeins of yarn from the stockpot. Rinse the folded bundles to remove excess dye and then open up and unfold your fabrics.

Now you need to thoroughly rinse all of your materials until the water runs clear.

Finally, hang your pieces up to dry, but not in direct sunlight which will fade the dyes.

Natural Dyeing with Turmeric Spice (Step by step Guide)

LEARN HOW TO MAKE AN ALL NATURAL DYE FOR FABRIC AND YARN WITH YELLOW TURMERIC POWDER

Did you know that the bright yellow turmeric that you use to make flavorful curries can be used as a dye? That’s right! That lovely orange-y yellow color will actually stain just about everything from clothing to plastic containers and spoons.

And you can achieve not only the deep ochre color but with a few dye modifiers, you can change turmeric to a brown or even a lemon yellow.

Active Time 1 hourAdditional Time 1 hourTotal Time 2 hours

Materials

• Light fabric (Tea Towels) and/or Light Yarn *
• Turmeric powder
• Water
• Color Modifiers *** (optional)
• Ferrous Sulfate (Iron water)
• Lemon Juice (acidic)
• Baking Soda (alkaline)

Tools

• Stockpot
• Mixing bowl and spoon
• Postal Scale
• Strainer and coffee filters *
• Rubber bands **
• Cardboard **
• Dust Mask (if using Modifiers)
• Gloves

Instructions

Notes

For instance, Iron or Ferrous Sulfate should be handled with gloves and a dust mask. You will also need to use separate (non-food) pots, mixing bowls, spoons, etc.

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Mastering the Art of Handpainting Tie Dye Macrame Cords

Hey there, Creative Spirits! 😊 It’s Aubrey here, your fellow weaving lover, ready to dive into the whimsical world of tie-dye! If you think macrame is all about earthy tones, get ready to have your world turned upside down with vibrant hues and patterns!

Imagine infusing your macrame cords with a burst of color that shouts personality from every fiber. We’re going to twist, dye, and style our way to some seriously eye-catching pieces that will make your heart sing and your crafts pop! 🌈

So, grab those plain cords and roll up your sleeves because we’re about to get our hands colorfully dirty. And don’t worry if you’ve never done this before; I’ll walk you through every fun-filled step. Let’s create some tie-dye magic together!

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2-how to dye macrame cord with acrylic paint

One of the few coloring plants that can give striking colors is turmeric.

For dyeing, you can simply use the commercialized spice, and not so much because it has quite a lot of coloring power.

Depending on the amount of turmeric you use, the result will be light to strong yellow.

The powder is very tenacious and settles in all depths of the cotton rope. Admittedly, it has incredibly intense coloring power; it makes a very nice yellow.

Turmeric in bulk also works wonders. The best thing to do is to grate it. The result is yellow with a slight hint of orange.

In the process of dyeing with turmeric, you should simmer for several hours about 2-3 liters of hot water and then 30g of grated turmeric powder.

Dyeing process with turmeric

• Put the water and turmeric in a bowl, mix well, and heat until slightly simmered.
• Introduce the Macrame yarn and stir with a wooden spoon or something similar, to make sure the macrame is soaked all over.
• Let it stand for 1 hour over medium heat (slightly bubbling), stirring from time to time.