Opening the wrapped bundles from the dye bath is like opening a present. Sometimes an item will act as a resist in the dye pot. Daikon radishes seem to do this, while also leaving a lovely pink imprint. The more yellow fabric was from the addition of saffron and curry. I am often surprised at the color that comes from an item that is a dark brown- it may not even be brown when it dyes onto the silk. I love the unpredictable nature of this process. Sometimes I can get color from fresh leaves, but also a totally different color from a drier more dead leaf. I recently requested a shipping of plant clippings from Florida just to see what a different region would do.
love these.....l agree l love the things that happen that surprise you ..isn't Mother nature wonderful? good luck with your plant clipping from Floridax lynda
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