Comments on: How to Create Natural Dyes for Wool

on 10/11/2008 I have used many plants to dye wool for my hooking. I love the brown I get from my black walnuts, hulls and all. Beets make a great red color, also asparagus makes a wonderful green, its easy and fun. I cook the beets and asparagus first, then save the water. This way I kill two birds with one stone. Water can be put in the fridge for about a week. Then I boil it again as it works better to dye in hot water. Add viniger to set the color. Opps almost forgot goldenrod, make a nice yellow.Have fun.

The wool hooker in Illinois

on 7/18/2008 This "project" is ridiculously general, as though one can get dye from any plant one chooses from the garden. As the previous poster points out, care should be taken to see that appropriate plants are chosen. Dyeing is a craft that has been practiced for thousands of years and can be very enjoyable, but also has its dangers. Dye plants and safe practices are also well documented in any number of reputable books. The "editor" who wrote this should try reading one or two.

on 7/18/2008 This "project" is ridiculously general, as though one can get dye from any plant one chooses from the garden. As the previous poster points out, care should be taken to see that appropriate plants are chosen. Dyeing is a craft that has been practiced for thousands of years and can be very enjoyable, but also has its dangers. Dye plants and safe practices are also well documented in any number of reputable books. The "editor" who wrote this should try reading one or two.

on 11/22/2005 Carefully check a guide to local plants that identify some as poisonous. Check your local library for books on plants and dyes to see what colors you get from different plants and to make sure what you are using is safe.