Can you please show us how to do the Eco printing or bundle dyeing along with doing a natural dye on the same fabric. This should be done together or colour the fabric first
I don't speak English but I loved your work. I didn't understand how many minutes is in the steam. I really wanted to know the list of plants you used. I can do the translation on Google translator. Thank you dear. I loved your daughter in the video, her tattoos and her feet on the ground and the birds singing. I speak from Bahia in Brazil. Gratitude
I enjoyed this little film so much , the aesthetic of everything is peaceful, natural and real, a rare thing to find indeed. Our siamese cat came jumping up to be near while I was watching and I realised that he was keen on the bird sounds in the video! So you have a kitty fan too! Aimee
Those are sooooo beautiful!!! You’re baby girl is adorable! And so polite! I loved her comment about the piece she wanted on her bed! 😄 I love your work!
Hello ... I find it’s best to mordant your fibers before hand with alum or aluminium acetate but you could also use iron after the process but this will also sadden the colours to greys and blues
Silk is the best to try it on.... it just soaks up the colours. Mordant with alum before hand for extra pop. Try stuff like onion skins, marigolds and coreopsis flowers .... ❤️
Hello 😊 thanks ... I used various fibers and various mordants ... I can’t quite remember if I mentioned it in the video. But I also used silk which doesn’t always require a mordant 😉
Well you need to mordant your fiber before you dye if you want the colours to have the best chance of adhering properly to the fibers. Lemon juice is a colour modifier which means the acidity can change the colours and iron is too... it normally dulls the colours and also acts as a mordant. You can make your own rusty solution or you can buy ferrous sulphate powder on line 😊
@@billynou thank you! I am doing soy milk for a binder to pretreat. I bought some ferrous sulfate heptahydrate from Amazon. Is that a safe thing to work with? I can research some more but figure I could ask here too. Looks like you are just sprinkling with your hands
Is there anyway you can share a link where or what kind of iron powder you use? Or if the iron powder is even needed and if you could do it without? Thabk you for your help 💗
It’s called ferrous sulphate. You can head to my website Billynou.com “buy natural dyes” or use this link themazi.com/. It will take you to the mazi and they sell natural dyes and iron powder. The iron powder is used as an extra mordant to help with colour fastness but will change the colours and you absolutely don’t have to use it if you don’t want to. You can also make your own iron water. Check out my ebooks below the video or on my website if you’d like a little more written info ❤️❤️
Hi 😊 it depends what fabric you’re using but if you’re using silk or wool you should be fine with just vinegar as they take the colours very easily but if you’re using plants based fibers you might want to mordant them firs to help with the colours ❤️
Well it definitely won’t last as long and may change ... using protein fibers like silk and wool tend to take the colours more readily without mordanting but if you want colours to last on cellulose fibers then mordanting is a good ideas 😊
Hello so you don’t boil the fabric in the water ... the idea is to steam it and I usually do it for about an hour, depending on how the colours are looking through the fabric 🌱🌸🍇
Love this. Been struggling to get some colours to transfer but haven’t been soaking fabric overnight in advance. Will definitely be following your instructions on the next try out. Thank you ☺️
Hey, you might be interested in some of my bother videos on mordanting. Natural dyes will never “fix” like synthetic dyes, it’s part of their charm and them being alive. But mordanting your fibers can help a lot with the colour fastness. 😊
That really depends on what dyes and fabrics you use and if you’ve scoured and mordanted your fiber and with what.... it’s always variable. The colours will never be like synthetic dyes 💜
I'm really interested in dying paper. I've read that raw red cabbage juice plus baking soda will make a bright blue. Then cooked red cabbage will be blue dye but if you add vinegar or lemon juice it will change to a red dye. All depends on the pH.
Yes cabbage is my FAVE for making my thank you tickets on my orders. Me and bill paint the cabbage juice on water colour paper and if you add lemon juice it goes bright pink! We have a video here somewhere 😉💗
Can these fabrics be washed in the washing machine after being dyed? What if you don't want to use mordants, can you spray them only with vinegar to keep the colours? Lots of love from Cyprus!!!
Hello ☺️ I wouldn’t advise washing them in the washing mashine if you want your colours to last as long as possible and if you don’t want to use a mordant I’d suggest using a binder like soy mill( see our soy milk video) or using protien (animal) fibers for deeper longer lasting colours 🥰
Different flowers leaves different colours not necessarily the ones they have . Can you guide on some flowers as to what colour they leave Also what the difference in boiling and steaming in bundle dyeing ..how does a copper pot work with it.
It depends what kind of flowers and mordanting process you’ve followed but I tend to hand wash or cook short wash on the machine. Having said that, I have loads of baby clothes that are naturally dyed and I’ve given up hand washing 😆 and wash at 30/40 I’ve been very surprised with how well they cope ❤️
It depends a lot on the dye material you use, the fabric you use , the mordanting method and how you wash your fibers. Gentle hand washing with ph neutral soap is generally advised and you can achieve long lasting results with a bit of knowledge and experience 💗🌸
I just like to rinse with cool water after they’re dry ... it probably doesn’t make that much difference but I fell like it helps the colours get a better hold onto the fabric 😊
Thank you! So the fastness really depends on so many factors including the dyes used, pretreatment and after care etc.... they are not “fast” like synthetic dyes but can be very long lasting and the changes can be endearing and also over dyeing can be quite fun too. Rust is just iron so not toxic except in large quantities... I always use a mask if I’m using the powder and gloves if I’m immersing my hands/fabric and keep away from pets and kids just to be safe 😊
It’s always best to hand wash naturally dyed items gently with cool water to help the colours last as long as possible. We try to see the changing colours as part of their living personality, so different to synthetic dyes. 😊
Thanks for sharing this beautiful and inspiring work! From the dyes techniques till the images and edition of the video. I would like to know more about types of mordants or ways to fix colours on fabrics. There is another bean (like you showed with soy) from where we can get mordant? Thanks again :)
Hello ... so you can use any protein rich milk .. you could try oat or hemp and even cows milk.... I’m not sure of the results as I only use soya but it’s worth experimenting! I like using the milk method because it is very simple and effective but you can also use metal salt mordants like alum or you can use tannin baths. Thank you for watching my channel 🤍🌱🤍
Okay heard that last part and smiled! I jumped the gun on commenting before finishing the video. Sooooooo Fucking beautiful and fun to have little magical Billy’s energy with us! Thank you for keeping our creative sparks lit and alive sister. Xxx blessings!!
I threw the indigo leaves in but wasn’t expecting much and I was right they didn’t do anything as they’d already turned blue before putting them in the bundle 💙
@@billynou Thank you as I didn't have the proper name to search. I was using "iron powder" it's way different form "Ferrous Sulphate" I have found it under the correct name and have ordered.
It depends on what fabric you use, what dyes you use and what mordants you use , if any. The colours from natural dyes will never be the same as those from synthetic dyes in terms of their qualities but I think it’s about adjusting our expectations and enjoying their personality 😊
Hi lovely. If you'd want to dye a cotton dress like this would you sandwich the flowers and powders in-between the front and back of the dress? Trying to figure this out on an already made garment. Thank you.
It’s exactly the same principle.... the colours will “melt” or bleed through the layers and when you roll they will touch other parts of the fiber. I just throw them on top ☺️
Well you could try solar dyeing.... when you use the heat from the sun to extract the colours onto the fabric. The principle is quite simple but I does take a few weeks rather than an hour or so. I’m not experienced with solar dyeing but I think a quick google could provide some more info 🌞🌼🌻
Hi! I have one pot of indigo who is just starting to get to a decent size so it won't be long before i can use it. we don't have a garden so I have to keep things small at the moment. Yes I have used black beans a couple of times... we were thinking about doing a black bean video in fact. Thanks for your comment x
Hey!! Mine is actually not a steamer! It’s just a big pot with a bid colander inside it... you can do this with any size pot .... sometimes I even tie bundles to the handles of my pots so they can just hang in the steam 🤪
Hey ... well if they’re properly dry then they shouldn’t be developing mould or fungus..... I’ve had some in a jar for a very long time without them going mouldy but I usually use them very fast so I guess they don’t have a chance... maybe where you live is a little more humid than here 🤔
I look at your videos and really appreciate the. I tried thrice. All the flowers whether yellow orange pink ...turn purple black. Quite demotivating. Also the print is only shabby ..no definition. What could I be doing wrong.
This could be due to the ph of your water or detergent that your using... also some flowers change colour once they oxidise ... try some different flowers and see what happens ☺️
I am wondering what kind of pots you use to dye your fabric in! I have heard that I should be using aluminum, but then others say stainless steel or enamel. I am just starting my journey with plant dying, thanks for all of the helpful information!
You’re welcome 😊 you can use either or all. Sometimes you might find the aluminium pits add a little extra bite or mordant to the fiber and that’s why some people choose them but stainless steel works just fine.
I love these vids however I tried your method and mine didn’t work very well. I just used flowers and it barely showed but when steaming and leaving over night? Is there anything you could suggest?
Hey so ... I wonder what kind of flowers you were using? Some do really work better than others... try things like marigolds, coreopsis and some leaves like eucalyptus can work really well and onion skins are great... also sometimes giving your bundle a dip in iron water can really bring out the colours but they will be more greys and blues with the iron. Make sure you’re using natural fibers and you could try mordanting your fibers too. Hope that helps ☺️.
I would really like to know what you soaked your fabrics in. Was it just water or did you use a presetting solution of alum? And if so what are ratios? I am just trying this out for the first time and your video was very inspiring and informative. Thanks a bunch!
Hellooo it was just water but my cellulose fibers (cotton and linen) were pre treated with soy milk. I have another video on soy milk here on my RUclips if you’d like a bit more info 🧡🌱
I live in an extremely hot climate. Instead of steaming could I just leave them in the sun for the day to achieve the same effect? These are so so beautiful 💛
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Please Let me know what would you guys like to see next.
Nettles or Yarrow or something that makes green! 🌿😍 I love your videos x
Coffee dyes!
Can you please show us how to do the Eco printing or bundle dyeing along with doing a natural dye on the same fabric. This should be done together or colour the fabric first
What about fruit skins....how do they work?
I don't speak English but I loved your work. I didn't understand how many minutes is in the steam. I really wanted to know the list of plants you used. I can do the translation on Google translator. Thank you dear. I loved your daughter in the video, her tattoos and her feet on the ground and the birds singing. I speak from Bahia in Brazil. Gratitude
Your daughter is precious! She is learning so much by helping you, it warms my heart!
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“You can put it on your bed! ...I mean.... my bed.” Haha ME! So sweet!
GracieK419 😅😂
Your voice is so lovely and love how all the videos feel really real. Oh and your helper is a cutie!
Thank you for your nice comment!
Your fabrics are beautiful.
Thank you! 😊
I love the birds chirping in the background! Very nice video
Haha they never stop chatting 😅
I enjoyed this little film so much , the aesthetic of everything is peaceful, natural and real, a rare thing to find indeed. Our siamese cat came jumping up to be near while I was watching and I realised that he was keen on the bird sounds in the video! So you have a kitty fan too! Aimee
Haha I love this !! 🐈🦜
beautiful !
Thanks
Nice video
Thank you ☺️
you have such an amazing aura, i loved this video
Thank you .... it’s nice to hear things like that 😘
Love the results & your assistant is great fun!
Michael Woodward haha thank you 😆
Can we show a video on dying first then bundle dyeing..and why do we have to use plastic..seen in some videos
I think you’re referring to eco printing... which is when we really aim for the print of the flower/leaf to print onto the fiber
Thanks for sharing!
BEAUTIFUL! Im new to this journey of eco dyeing and learned much from you vid. Keep them coming please, Such a peaceful life you have! X
Thank you very much ... we will 🥰🥰
I really liked your style :)
Thank you ❤️
Lovely. Beautiful.
Thank you! 😊
So so beautiful✨
Thank you 😊
Those are sooooo beautiful!!! You’re baby girl is adorable! And so polite! I loved her comment about the piece she wanted on her bed! 😄 I love your work!
Haha thank you. Not always so polite 😂😅
This is such a beautiful channel, your content deserves lot more reach.
Love from India.
Thank you🌼
Halo!
Please write-How to strengthen the colors after Eco printing?
Thanks a lot!
And-good luck:)
Hello ... I find it’s best to mordant your fibers before hand with alum or aluminium acetate but you could also use iron after the process but this will also sadden the colours to greys and blues
Hello again! Looks like you are using an aluminum pot for steaming? That works ok with the added iron powder?
Hey 😊 any pot will do for steaming 🍲
So so beautiful as always. Like a dyeing short film
norae104 thank you 🤍🤍
Brilliant video thank you... how to make green leaf prints .. and whether its possible without a mordant..x
I think I may have replied to you already ... try soy and you could try hammering the leaves onto the fiber like hapa zome printing 🌱🌱
Gorgeousness in abundance! xx
Thank youuuu 😊
Creating magic as always!!
Thank you ✨✨
Wow you guts Are Amazing going too Try this on some Vintage slips what's the best thing for silk?
Emm🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
Silk is the best to try it on.... it just soaks up the colours. Mordant with alum before hand for extra pop. Try stuff like onion skins, marigolds and coreopsis flowers .... ❤️
I have natural hemp canvas that is undyed. Any idea on how to naturally whiten it? So that my dyes will be stronger?
You could try leaving it out in the sun? If it’s natural it should still have good results !
Try some samples 😊😊
Hi! Its beautiful, did you put some kind of mordant before diying ? Thanks for share
Hello 😊 thanks ... I used various fibers and various mordants ... I can’t quite remember if I mentioned it in the video. But I also used silk which doesn’t always require a mordant 😉
What did you mordant the wool hat with??
Alum 🤍
Beatiful 🙏😍❤👏🇧🇷😘
Thank💕
Thank you! I am going to try this! So I need to use either iron or lemon to help the colors stick to the clothes? Where do I get the iron?
Well you need to mordant your fiber before you dye if you want the colours to have the best chance of adhering properly to the fibers. Lemon juice is a colour modifier which means the acidity can change the colours and iron is too... it normally dulls the colours and also acts as a mordant. You can make your own rusty solution or you can buy ferrous sulphate powder on line 😊
@@billynou thank you! I am doing soy milk for a binder to pretreat. I bought some ferrous sulfate heptahydrate from Amazon. Is that a safe thing to work with? I can research some more but figure I could ask here too. Looks like you are just sprinkling with your hands
what a nice family u are!!! thanks for the vid!!
Thank you 💗💗💗
So cool! Does it work with silk too?
Yes really well with any protein fiber 🌸
How can you fix these dyes in to make them washable? I LOVE THIS😍 so calming and wholesome
i think she uses alum before putting the waste on it oder cooking with alum!?
Hey, yep I usually use alum or alum acetate depending on the fiber 😊🌸
@@billynou Thanks. And do you make it before putting waste on it or do you put alum it in the pot?
I tend to mordant beforehand 😊
Great video!!! Thank you to you and your son Billy...
Hehe thanks ... daughter 😉
I am just getting started and I’m very excited. I accidentally bought almond milk instead of soy for a mordant. 🙄
Don’t worry!! Try it … you might get some surprising results 💗
Is there anyway you can share a link where or what kind of iron powder you use? Or if the iron powder is even needed and if you could do it without? Thabk you for your help 💗
It’s called ferrous sulphate. You can head to my website Billynou.com “buy natural dyes” or use this link themazi.com/. It will take you to the mazi and they sell natural dyes and iron powder. The iron powder is used as an extra mordant to help with colour fastness but will change the colours and you absolutely don’t have to use it if you don’t want to. You can also make your own iron water. Check out my ebooks below the video or on my website if you’d like a little more written info ❤️❤️
Thank you fot the guide, beautiful. The dye is awesome and the video is even more. Just bought the ebook as a thanks.
Thank you so much ❤️
looks satisfying too! stunning
Thank you! 😄
Wow...nice...😍 I didn't get the materials required. 🤔is vinegar is the only thing used other than water ?
Hi 😊 it depends what fabric you’re using but if you’re using silk or wool you should be fine with just vinegar as they take the colours very easily but if you’re using plants based fibers you might want to mordant them firs to help with the colours ❤️
Hi! I liked the video. I was curious if you dont mordant the fabric? How does the dye stay?
Well it definitely won’t last as long and may change ... using protein fibers like silk and wool tend to take the colours more readily without mordanting but if you want colours to last on cellulose fibers then mordanting is a good ideas 😊
Hey! I was wondering whether you washed out all the soy milk before soaking it over night?
No I don’t wash out the soy milk 😊
Hi,how many hours you should boil the rolled fiber with the botanicals? in the boiling water?
Hello so you don’t boil the fabric in the water ... the idea is to steam it and I usually do it for about an hour, depending on how the colours are looking through the fabric 🌱🌸🍇
Can one use rice vinegar too.
I don’t see why not ? I just avoid dark coloured vinegar
Love this. Been struggling to get some colours to transfer but haven’t been soaking fabric overnight in advance. Will definitely be following your instructions on the next try out. Thank you ☺️
Ah yes sometimes you just have those disappointing bundles.... maybe try a different fabric or mordanting technique 💕
How do you fix the dyes to make them set permanently on the fabric and not bleed while washing?
Hey, you might be interested in some of my bother videos on mordanting. Natural dyes will never “fix” like synthetic dyes, it’s part of their charm and them being alive. But mordanting your fibers can help a lot with the colour fastness. 😊
I love your videos
Bina thank you sweet heart 🤍
How long will the color last?
That really depends on what dyes and fabrics you use and if you’ve scoured and mordanted your fiber and with what.... it’s always variable. The colours will never be like synthetic dyes 💜
Thanks, this helped so much when me and my mum and my sister did this!
So glad it helped! 🌹
I'm really interested in dying paper. I've read that raw red cabbage juice plus baking soda will make a bright blue. Then cooked red cabbage will be blue dye but if you add vinegar or lemon juice it will change to a red dye. All depends on the pH.
Yes cabbage is my FAVE for making my thank you tickets on my orders. Me and bill paint the cabbage juice on water colour paper and if you add lemon juice it goes bright pink!
We have a video here somewhere 😉💗
Can these fabrics be washed in the washing machine after being dyed? What if you don't want to use mordants, can you spray them only with vinegar to keep the colours? Lots of love from Cyprus!!!
Hello ☺️ I wouldn’t advise washing them in the washing mashine if you want your colours to last as long as possible and if you don’t want to use a mordant I’d suggest using a binder like soy mill( see our soy milk video) or using protien (animal) fibers for deeper longer lasting colours 🥰
So do we put vinegar only when we haven't used the soya milk mordant ? Eagerly waiting for your advice...😊😊
Suddenly seeing questions I haven’t replied to! The vinegar is not 100% necessary but I like to use it as i find it makes some of the colours pop 💕
Brill tutorial! Will be giving this a try. Hope you are both well x
Thank you xxx
so lovely to watch your videos. What mordant to you use?
Hey 😊 thank you.... I usually use a soy milk binder or alum salts 🤍
Another beautiful video, made me want to give it a go ❤️
Indy the Dog thanks Indy !!! I’d love to see what you do with your paws 😘
Different flowers leaves different colours not necessarily the ones they have . Can you guide on some flowers as to what colour they leave
Also what the difference in boiling and steaming in bundle dyeing ..how does a copper pot work with it.
can you wash these normally afterwards?
It depends what kind of flowers and mordanting process you’ve followed but I tend to hand wash or cook short wash on the machine. Having said that, I have loads of baby clothes that are naturally dyed and I’ve given up hand washing 😆 and wash at 30/40 I’ve been very surprised with how well they cope ❤️
What happens when you wash those fabrics with soap afterwards????
It depends a lot on the dye material you use, the fabric you use , the mordanting method and how you wash your fibers. Gentle hand washing with ph neutral soap is generally advised and you can achieve long lasting results with a bit of knowledge and experience 💗🌸
@@billynou, what dia RUclips use as mordant?
I love your videos but they are a little dark I couldn’t really see the lovely colours.
Ive just thought of something to do with my old wire wool scouring pads. They always go rusty!
Exactly!!!
Amazing 🤩
After fabrics get dry do we need to wash the fabric with cold water? What happens if we first wash them? ☺️
I just like to rinse with cool water after they’re dry ... it probably doesn’t make that much difference but I fell like it helps the colours get a better hold onto the fabric 😊
Hi! Thanks for sharing! What kind of vinegar did you use?
Just normal white vinegar
@@billynou Thanks!!!
So beautiful! Thank you! 🌸 Are the colours permanent? And is the rust non-toxic?
Thank you! So the fastness really depends on so many factors including the dyes used, pretreatment and after care etc.... they are not “fast” like synthetic dyes but can be very long lasting and the changes can be endearing and also over dyeing can be quite fun too. Rust is just iron so not toxic except in large quantities... I always use a mask if I’m using the powder and gloves if I’m immersing my hands/fabric and keep away from pets and kids just to be safe 😊
@@billynou thanks so much! I'm looking forward to your creations this year! All my love your way xx
Can i use a vinegar for cooking or other type of vinegar?
Yep just the normal boring clear vinegar or any vinegar without too much colour 😊
@@billynou thank you
how do u make sure the color doesnt wash out after when u put it in the washing machine? or do u have to hand wash it everytime?
It’s always best to hand wash naturally dyed items gently with cool water to help the colours last as long as possible. We try to see the changing colours as part of their living personality, so different to synthetic dyes. 😊
BillyNou Thanks for replying!! Also loveeee your channel, keep up the good work❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing this beautiful and inspiring work! From the dyes techniques till the images and edition of the video. I would like to know more about types of mordants or ways to fix colours on fabrics. There is another bean (like you showed with soy) from where we can get mordant? Thanks again :)
Hello ... so you can use any protein rich milk .. you could try oat or hemp and even cows milk.... I’m not sure of the results as I only use soya but it’s worth experimenting! I like using the milk method because it is very simple and effective but you can also use metal salt mordants like alum or you can use tannin baths. Thank you for watching my channel 🤍🌱🤍
@@billynou Thank you! I will try and then I share with you if something else works
This was beautiful, thank you for sharing! You have a new subscriber 😊
Yay! 💗🌷
Did you presoak the fabrics in any type of mordant? Or did you scour wash the fabric with anything specific?
Okay heard that last part and smiled! I jumped the gun on commenting before finishing the video. Sooooooo Fucking beautiful and fun to have little magical Billy’s energy with us! Thank you for keeping our creative sparks lit and alive sister. Xxx blessings!!
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Beautiful work! New subscriber here🙋❣
Yay thank you
Did the indigo leaves turn blue after exposure to the air?
I threw the indigo leaves in but wasn’t expecting much and I was right they didn’t do anything as they’d already turned blue before putting them in the bundle 💙
Hello. Where can you get the iron powder from. So far I am looking on Amazon but I am not sure what to select.
If you search for ferrous sulphate you should be able to find it 😊
@@billynou Thank you as I didn't have the proper name to search. I was using
"iron powder" it's way different form "Ferrous Sulphate" I have found it under the correct name and have ordered.
Are the color long lasting..or fade away?? M from INDIA
It depends on what fabric you use, what dyes you use and what mordants you use , if any. The colours from natural dyes will never be the same as those from synthetic dyes in terms of their qualities but I think it’s about adjusting our expectations and enjoying their personality 😊
Love your video's. Did you scour your fabric before?
I usually do but not always... sometimes it depends what fabric I’m using, like if I’m using vintage then a thorough wash will usually suffice ☺️
Can we use s copper pot ...are there some reactions
Yes you can and yes it could modify the colours which can be fun!
What a great and totally awesome video!! 😍 thanks so much for sharing 😘
Thanks for the nice comment 😘
Hi! What is it that you put on the fiber after you spray it for the second time with vinegar. Thank you!!
I think it was iron/ferrous powder 😊
@@billynou Thank you :)
Do you have to mordant the fabric?
Yes, always a good idea if you want longer lasting results
Love this 😍😍😍
Thank you
Hi lovely. If you'd want to dye a cotton dress like this would you sandwich the flowers and powders in-between the front and back of the dress? Trying to figure this out on an already made garment. Thank you.
It’s exactly the same principle.... the colours will “melt” or bleed through the layers and when you roll they will touch other parts of the fiber.
I just throw them on top ☺️
Beautiful..
Merci 🌱🌸
What do you do with the fabrics after you've dyed them??
That depends what projects I have on the go. Check out my Instagram/website @billynouapparel Billynou.com to see 🥰
This is extremely beautiful and useful, thanks for showing this technique! :^)
You’re welcome! 🌼🌼🌼
lovely!
Thank you ✨
My only concern here is the time, I can't be steaming that way is there any other possible alternative to the same ?
Well you could try solar dyeing.... when you use the heat from the sun to extract the colours onto the fabric. The principle is quite simple but I does take a few weeks rather than an hour or so. I’m not experienced with solar dyeing but I think a quick google could provide some more info 🌞🌼🌻
Love the videos! Such an inspiration for me. How is the indigo coming? Have you ever tried using black beans? Cheers!
Hi! I have one pot of indigo who is just starting to get to a decent size so it won't be long before i can use it. we don't have a garden so I have to keep things small at the moment. Yes I have used black beans a couple of times... we were thinking about doing a black bean video in fact. Thanks for your comment x
Why do u use lemon juice ...
It can enhance some colour 😊
Hey! What would you recommend to do if you don't have a big steamer like yours ?
Hey!! Mine is actually not a steamer! It’s just a big pot with a bid colander inside it... you can do this with any size pot .... sometimes I even tie bundles to the handles of my pots so they can just hang in the steam 🤪
Great ideas and results, thank you! Greetings from Costa Rica
Thank you from France 💗💗
This is so beautiful! ❣️
Thank you 😘
Hi... I have a question. How to keep dried hibiscus petals and other dried flowers for a long time without fungus.
Hey ... well if they’re properly dry then they shouldn’t be developing mould or fungus..... I’ve had some in a jar for a very long time without them going mouldy but I usually use them very fast so I guess they don’t have a chance... maybe where you live is a little more humid than here 🤔
@@billynou yeah.. May be. I will try it again. Thank you so much for the reply. ❤️
Do you sell some products.. can be e buy online
Yes on my website Billynou.com ☺️
I look at your videos and really appreciate the. I tried thrice. All the flowers whether yellow orange pink ...turn purple black. Quite demotivating. Also the print is only shabby ..no definition. What could I be doing wrong.
This could be due to the ph of your water or detergent that your using... also some flowers change colour once they oxidise ... try some different flowers and see what happens ☺️
I am wondering what kind of pots you use to dye your fabric in! I have heard that I should be using aluminum, but then others say stainless steel or enamel. I am just starting my journey with plant dying, thanks for all of the helpful information!
You’re welcome 😊 you can use either or all. Sometimes you might find the aluminium pits add a little extra bite or mordant to the fiber and that’s why some people choose them but stainless steel works just fine.
@@billynou Wonderful. Thanks for the response!
amazing and beautiful. inspires me to make some of my own! where do you get your fabrics from?
Emily Kaminsky awesome! That is the goal ☺️ Most if the fabric that I use is vintage and I collect it from various brocante shops here in France
Can we dye denim jeans with these?
yes! You can try any natural fiber. Obviously white denim will be more dramatic than blue but you could still get some cool results
that was beautiful
Thanks 💗
I love these vids however I tried your method and mine didn’t work very well. I just used flowers and it barely showed but when steaming and leaving over night? Is there anything you could suggest?
Also, where do you get your fabric from as I would like to get some?
Hey so ... I wonder what kind of flowers you were using? Some do really work better than others... try things like marigolds, coreopsis and some leaves like eucalyptus can work really well and onion skins are great... also sometimes giving your bundle a dip in iron water can really bring out the colours but they will be more greys and blues with the iron. Make sure you’re using natural fibers and you could try mordanting your fibers too.
Hope that helps ☺️.
That depends where you are ... I get a lot of vintage fabric from local vendors and I try to support local businesses where I can. 😊
Realmente maravilloso! Muchas gracias por compartirlo! Me suscribo a tu canal!!
Gracias! 🌹
I would really like to know what you soaked your fabrics in. Was it just water or did you use a presetting solution of alum? And if so what are ratios? I am just trying this out for the first time and your video was very inspiring and informative.
Thanks a bunch!
Hellooo it was just water but my cellulose fibers (cotton and linen) were pre treated with soy milk. I have another video on soy milk here on my RUclips if you’d like a bit more info 🧡🌱
I live in an extremely hot climate. Instead of steaming could I just leave them in the sun for the day to achieve the same effect? These are so so beautiful 💛
You could try solar dyeing! It’s a thing. I’ve never tried it but seen some lovely lovely results using this method ❤️