The leaves of the Clematis make a very nice yellow natural plant dye.
Difficulty Level:
Average
Time Required:
2 days
Here’s How:
- Cut Clematis leaves into small pieces and soak in water overnight.
- The next day add the Clematis mixture into a large dyepot filled with hot water.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat for 2-3 hours.
- Add clean pre-mordanted wool fleece or yarn into the dyebath.
- Simmer on low heat for 2 -3 hours.
- Remove the dyepot from the heat and leave the wool in overnight. It will continue to absorb more colour.
- Remove the wool from the dyepot and rinse in cool water. Let dry.
Tips:
- Using more leaves and leaving the wool in longer will produce darker colours.
- Try different mordants for various shades of yellow and green colours. (e.g. Alum, Tin, Iron)
How To Make an Alum Mordant
How To Make a Tin Mordant
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