Natural Dyes: Acorns

I have been playing around with some new (for me) natural dyes. My grandson and I collected acorns at the neighbourhood park and I brewed up a lovely dye bath with them. 

The acorns simmered in hot water and then they sat in that water for 24 hours. The dye bath was then reheated, cooled and strained. 

Next, I added the prepared silk scarves and let them soak for about 48 hours. The scarves were hung to dry and to cure for three days. Then, a rinse and they were ready! 

I love the colour that the acorns created. Dyeing with natural dyes is a wonderful way to explore the natural environment and to create something really unique. 

You can check out my website to see some of the scarves that I have created using natural dyes.

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