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FABRICS
(Tocuyo, Lona, Linen)
*I cut the fabrics into pieces of 18 x 18 cm. to dye.
NATURAL DYES
MORDANTS
RECIPES
| NATURAL DYE | HEATED WATER | BOILED WATER | MORDANT | COOKING TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE CORN | 500 gr. | - | 400 ml. | Alum (18 gr.) | 30 min. |
| BLUEBERRY | 62 gr. | 5 ml. | - | 1/2 lemon | - |
| CAT'S CLAW | 50 gr. | - | 400 ml. | Alum (18 gr.) | 30 min. |
| AVOCADO STONE | 42 gr. | - | 600 ml. | Alum (9 gr.) | 6 min. |
| TURMERIC | 15 gr. | - | 200 ml. | Salt (15 gr.) | 21 min. |
| TURMERIC + SPINACH OR CILANTRO | 24 + 44 ml | - | - | - | - |
| SPINACH OR CILANTRO | 50 gr. | 150 ml | - | 1 lemon | - |
| ANNATTO | 2 gr | - | 100 ml. | Alum (6 gr.) | 30 min. |
Indications:
| BLUE CORN | 500 gr. (solo hervir la parte central del maiz) |
|---|---|
| BLUEBERRY | 62 gr. (aplastar) |
| CAT'S CLAW | 50 gr. (hervir con todo) |
| AVOCADO STONE | 42 gr. (rayado) |
| TURMERIC | 15 gr. (rayado) |
| TURMERIC + SPINACH OR CILANTRO | 24 + 44 ml (mezclar esencias) |
| SPINACH OR CILANTRO | 50 gr. (licuado) |
| ANNATTO | 2 gr (hervir solo semilla) |
