How to Extract Dye From Leaves and Grass

The best greens come from nature.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cookie Sheets
• Stockpots
• Strainers
• Cookie sheets
• Strainers

1. Gather your grasses and leaves before the first frost.

2. Bundle the grasses up with string or wire and hang the bundles to dry.

3. Cut the leaves up into small pieces and lay them out in a single layer on a cookie sheet to dry.

4. Dry them thoroughly where air circulates freely.

5. Shred the dried grasses.

6. Cover the dried grasses and leaves with 2 to 3 quarts cold water in a stockpot.

7. Bring the water to a low boil for at least an hour.

8. Remove the pot from the heat when the water is the color you want it to be.

9. Strain the grass and leaves out.

Tips & Warnings

• Sometimes boiling doesn't work; it depends on the species you choose. An alternative is to soak the greens in cold water for 72 hours or more.

[6daughters4me]

on 6/21/2009 wow- you could also cut up fresh grass really finely and add a little rubbing alcohol.