The Complete Beginners Guide to Mordanting for Natural Dyeing - Natural Dye Tutorial
The Complete Beginners Guide to Mordanting for Natural Dyeing - Natural Dye Tutorial
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Mordanting can feel like one of the trickiest parts of natural dyeing—I still remember how overwhelmed I felt when I first started. The sheer amount of information online didn’t help either! That’s why I created this tutorial: to break it all down in a simple, clear way and guide you through the process so you can confidently create your own beautifully dyed fabrics.
I often get questions like:
- “How do you make the color stay after washing?”
- “What’s the best way to wash dyed fabric?"
- “Do you need to pre-treat the fabric before dyeing?”
This tutorial is designed to answer all these questions and more, giving you all the tools you need to create lasting, vibrant natural colors on fabric that will be both light- and washfast.
What`s inside?
What`s inside?
Included in the kit:
- Pre-mordanted organic cotton rib socks
- A carefully curated selection of plant dyes – some harvested from my own garden (Marigolds, Black Hollyhock, Goldenrod, Hibiscus, Chamomile, and Calendula)
- Cotton string
- Step-by-step, artistically designed guide. I illustrate, photograph, and write all instructions myself to offer both visual inspiration and technical clarity.
What you'll learn
What you'll learn
- With this kit, you’ll explore the bundle dyeing technique and experiment with pH shifts using simple ingredients like baking soda and citric acid.
- The process encourages playful discovery and supports a personal, aesthetic engagement with natural materials.
Why you'll love it
Why you'll love it
- The perfect introduction to the world of natural dyeing
- Ethically made with sustainable, organic materials 🌿
- A fun, creative project this kit invites you to explore textile design as a creative, expressive, and mindful act - whether solo or with friends!
Material information
Material information
100% organic cotton rib socks
About our products
About our products
👋 Handmade in Germany - Sustainable & Socially Inclusive
♻️ Unique upcycled pieces, sustainably and socially inclusively crafted in collaboration with a workshop for people with disabilities in NRW, Germany
🌿 Our products are environmentally friendly, dyed only with vintage fabrics and purely plant-based dyes, completely free of harmful chemicals. Natural dyes are vibrant and may slightly change over time.
🧵 Our fabrics have had a previous life – minor signs of use may be present but do not affect quality. Any flaws are listed in the description.
✨ All our pieces are ORIGINAL CREATIONS. Any commercial reproduction is prohibited.
Questions? Feel free to reach out! Thank you for your interest in Romi&me – bringing more natural colors into your life! 💛
Care
Care
Protect them from direct sunlight 🌞 and wash gently with pH-neutral soap such as wool & silk detergent 🧼
