How to Extract Dye From Flowers

Choose flowers that have plenty of petals to take advantage of nature's palette.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old Nylon Stockings
• Flowers
• Cookie Sheets
• Stockpots
• Cookie sheets

1. Dry the flowers of your choice in a single layer on a cookie sheet at 150 degrees F.

2. Put the blossoms in a nylon stocking and tie the top shut.

3. Cover the flowers with cold water in a stockpot.

4. Bring the water to a low boil for about ½ hour.

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

6. Remove the stocking full of flowers.

Tips & Warnings

• Some flowers, such as dandelions, lose their color when dried and should be processed fresh instead of dried.
• Dandelion plants produce a nice magenta color; the roots will make purple.

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