Natural Dyes

Dried mimosa:

South Carolina mimosa dried at the peak of the dyeing season. This is a plant that was used for dyeing in both Japan and was then brought to Europe from the New World after the Spanish explored the Americas. A wonderful and easy natural dye which produces yellows with alum and green with iron or copper mordants. Comes with complete instructions for making your own dye. $3.00 for a 4 ounce bag.

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Dried Eucalyptus:

South Carolina eucalyptus grown in an herb garden by Lady Cyndra of Loch then the leaves are hand-picked and dried in a smoke free environment. Unlike eucalyptus found in florists and crafts shops, these leaves have no additives, preservatves or fixatives which inhibit the release of the dye. While this dye was not used in Europe during the Middle Ages, it is a safe starter dye which produces peaches to reds with alum mordants or grey to green with iron mordants. One 8 oz. bag provides four quarts of leaves and will dye 1/2 lb. of silk, wool, cotton or linen fiber. Comes with complete instructions for making your own dye. $3.00 for an 8 ounce bag. Order