Tea dye
Has anyone tried it? If so, I would love to see pictures! I've never tried it but it fascinates me :)
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this is a very pretty result that was posted last night http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...g-t180851.html
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here is the before and after of a block i was doing for my Dear Jane that was too bright
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Originally Posted by HomespunHandmaiden
(Post 5013237)
Has anyone tried it? If so, I would love to see pictures! I've never tried it but it fascinates me :)
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I have tea dyed several things when I wanted a more aged look or primitive look. I have done it in my kitchen sink and I have used a spray bottle also. Love the look.
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I'm going to try this sometime soon, though I'm wondering ....
How do you stabilize the tea dye, so it doesn't wash out with repeated washings? |
QuiltnNan I love the block! What a difference! It looks wonderful!
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Wow that is neat...have to try that.
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I do this all the time. Took a class on Quilt University using teas, spices, onion skins to dye with.
LOVED IT! I have used other plant material as well. You just have to remember that it will NOT be permanent if you do not use a Mordant! Alum is the most widely used with tea! Though even salt and vinegar can do it! |
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