Deker 3,478 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Strange one this and not sure where to put it but been playing recently......fresh cropped chestnut (straight from the trees) with soft pith, collected it from about 4-5lbs of chestnuts. Blend down in the liquidiser with as little water as you can get away with...soaked a white hand towel and shirt in the mixture for about a week, turning daily to get even coverage, came out looking messy and just off white! Rinse thoroughly then put through the washing machine and everything comes out a permanently dyed, and even, mid brown colour!! Please don't ask me why I did it...just had an idea and wanted to try it...but it really does work and is as permanent as anything modern...I understand the bark of the tree can also be used as a dye!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squint 17 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 deker you taking the pith .a man needs a hobby mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Grant 4 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Cannot remember where I read it, probably something like KITCHEN GARDEN or similar. They were doing an article on natural dyes. Only stuff available in the UK. Not only that Blue stuff we Scots (Picts) used to scare the shit out of the peoples south of the Border. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think onion skins dye as well i cant remember what colour they dye though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Grant 4 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Found that article I thought I remembered. Kitchen Garden Jan 2005. VEG & Fruit dyes. (used with Wool or Flax) Beetroot - Brown/Black Dried Walnut - Brown Green Walnuts - Pink/Brown Lavender - Green/Yellow Onion - Strong yellow/Orange Orange - Lemon/Yellow. Parsley - Yellow/Green Parsnip - Stone Pear - Beige/Brown Broad Bean - Dark Green Red Onion - Brown Rhubarb - Stone Runner Bean - Pink beige/Beige Sage - Yellow Spinach - Yellow/Green Tomato Plant - Pale lemon. If you are interested try The Association of Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers and look for Natural Dying days. I don't care if you only wanted to know about Onions. Edited November 18, 2008 by Jim Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,265 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Been to 2 chesnut festivals this year, luv everything about the tree, standing, fallen, the nuts etc etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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