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Bloodroot - Dyeplants
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Bloodroot - Dyeplants and Natural Dye Recipes
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Sanguinaria canadensis
The root of the Bloodroot plant has been used by the First Nations peoples for producing oranges, pinks and reds. Although plants are a natural alternative for dyestuffs, some are poisonous, so take precautions when handling all dyes.
| Mordant | Colour |
| Alum | Red, rust |
| Tin | Pink |
| No Mordant | Orange |
How to Dye with Bloodroot
A recipe for Bloodroot, to make reds, oranges and pink colours.
Spring Wildflowers
A lovely site by the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resoures, with pictures of wildflowers and delightful sounds of birds chirping in the woods.
Bloodroot
This site lists the medicinal and poisonous properties of bloodroot.
Sources & Reference Materials
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Colours and Dyes - All Fiber Arts - Books
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