tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838654939610805161.post319880612469395803..comments2012-10-01T11:04:16.874-04:00Comments on Metro DC Lawn and Garden Blog: Creative ways with weeds - Using weeds to create dyesEric Ecklhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398535194562109699noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838654939610805161.post-47042779652011197892011-10-26T21:02:34.224-04:002011-10-26T21:02:34.224-04:00As I teen I experimented with natural dyes. To my ...As I teen I experimented with natural dyes. To my young eyes, they seemed pale, not the vibrant colors I was desiring- to my adults eyes, they are lovely pastel shades from nature. There are some colors you cannot easily obtain, but it is a delightful project, especially if you have access to wool or cotton to dye. Rodale's book of Herbs has a great chart on dye stuffs, mordants (color fixatives) and what fibers to use them on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com