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Medieval Dyes Project Test 1 - Alkanet
Mar. 8th, 2013 11:32 amOh, you guys, I am so excited by this.
From left to right: Alkanet, Alkanet (Dark), Alkanet (Light), Alkanet + Copper, Alkanet + Tin, Alkanet + Alum, Alkanet + Iron
This is the first dye I've done. Alkanet (alkanna tinctoria) is a plant native to the Mediterranean region that has a dark red root used for dye. The dye is not very soluble in water and will fade with washing or exposure to sunlight.
I could go into a lot of information about mordanting fabrics, various dyeing methods, and the coloration differing between types of fabric used, but I think I won't.
Eventually, with more of the actions, you could feasibly interpret a color over-dyed with another by running multiple actions on the same thing. For instance, the alkanet overdyed with an indigo would make a fabulous dark blue-violet. This will allow tons more color options just like the actual dyeing process. Think of the possibilities!
From left to right: Alkanet, Alkanet (Dark), Alkanet (Light), Alkanet + Copper, Alkanet + Tin, Alkanet + Alum, Alkanet + Iron
This is the first dye I've done. Alkanet (alkanna tinctoria) is a plant native to the Mediterranean region that has a dark red root used for dye. The dye is not very soluble in water and will fade with washing or exposure to sunlight.
I could go into a lot of information about mordanting fabrics, various dyeing methods, and the coloration differing between types of fabric used, but I think I won't.
Eventually, with more of the actions, you could feasibly interpret a color over-dyed with another by running multiple actions on the same thing. For instance, the alkanet overdyed with an indigo would make a fabulous dark blue-violet. This will allow tons more color options just like the actual dyeing process. Think of the possibilities!
