HOW TO BUNDLE DYE AT HOME WITH FOOD WASTE | NATURAL DYE

HOW TO BUNDLE DYE AT HOME WITH FOOD WASTE | NATURAL DYE | BOTANICAL COLOUR

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HOW TO BUNDLE DYE AT HOME WITH FOOD WASTE | NATURAL DYE | BOTANICAL COLOUR
How do you dye fabric with food?
How do you bundle dye?
Which plants and vegetables make the best dye?
How do you dye fabric naturally?
Bundle dyeing is one of the most fun and satisfying ways of using plant matter to transfer colour to your fiber. The results are literally pure magic and the nature of this process makes it perfect for professional projects or fun family activities.
Natural dyes are often described as “living colours” and it’s true. They have a charm and personality very unlike synthetic dyes with the much higher energetic frequency of life … and love if you’re into that kinda thing!
They are really easy to work with and non-toxic which is a big draw for a lot of people. They will never have the same permanence as synthetic dyes, they often change or vary over time, they are always dancing and they dance especially harmoniously together.
Bundle dyeing with plants can really open up your creativity. It encourages play and experimentation whilst deepening your relationship to nature and it’s alchemy.
BillyNou is about the wonderful process of natural dyeing I do for my brand, life, motherhood and the trails and errors of making and crafting.

I’d like to inspire others to become more conscientious, to find a connection with nature and benefit from this immense and totally accessible energy.
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@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Please Let me know what would you guys like to see next.

@emmaperreault91 4 жыл бұрын

Nettles or Yarrow or something that makes green! 🌿😍 I love your videos x

@abigailtayao1306 4 жыл бұрын

Coffee dyes!

@kavitajilkar8784 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please show us how to do the Eco printing or bundle dyeing along with doing a natural dye on the same fabric. This should be done together or colour the fabric first

@catherinem6998 3 жыл бұрын

What about fruit skins....how do they work?

@ironildesoliveira6886 2 жыл бұрын

I don't speak English but I loved your work. I didn't understand how many minutes is in the steam. I really wanted to know the list of plants you used. I can do the translation on Google translator. Thank you dear. I loved your daughter in the video, her tattoos and her feet on the ground and the birds singing. I speak from Bahia in Brazil. Gratitude

@GracieK419 4 жыл бұрын

“You can put it on your bed! ...I mean.... my bed.” Haha ME! So sweet!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

GracieK419 😅😂

@melaniemonti8115 Жыл бұрын

Your daughter is precious! She is learning so much by helping you, it warms my heart!

@billynou Жыл бұрын

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

@MichaelWoodward_71 4 жыл бұрын

Love the results & your assistant is great fun!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Woodward haha thank you 😆

@mintpinkbits 3 жыл бұрын

looks satisfying too! stunning

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😄

@kristinalahn5558 4 жыл бұрын

What a great and totally awesome video!! 😍 thanks so much for sharing 😘

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment 😘

@norae104 4 жыл бұрын

So so beautiful as always. Like a dyeing short film

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

norae104 thank you 🤍🤍

@michaelnowak4078 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Thank you to you and your son Billy...

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe thanks ... daughter 😉

@Angelwool 4 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL! Im new to this journey of eco dyeing and learned much from you vid. Keep them coming please, Such a peaceful life you have! X

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much ... we will 🥰🥰

@sukeertisamaleimishra5641 3 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful! ❣️

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😘

@schmugalie 4 жыл бұрын

Those are sooooo beautiful!!! You’re baby girl is adorable! And so polite! I loved her comment about the piece she wanted on her bed! 😄 I love your work!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you. Not always so polite 😂😅

@filippoamaducci 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you fot the guide, beautiful. The dye is awesome and the video is even more. Just bought the ebook as a thanks.

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@Nikolaiseno 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeousness in abundance! xx

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu 😊

@lalitagopi 3 жыл бұрын

what a nice family u are!!! thanks for the vid!!

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💗💗💗

@rosepalazzolo4579 4 жыл бұрын

Your voice is so lovely and love how all the videos feel really real. Oh and your helper is a cutie!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your nice comment!

@OnyxArtStudios 3 жыл бұрын

I love the birds chirping in the background! Very nice video

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Haha they never stop chatting 😅

@feetjeforever 4 жыл бұрын

Creating magic as always!!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ✨✨

@ruthrivera4823 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely. Beautiful.

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@emilybwest 4 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful video, made me want to give it a go ❤️

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Indy the Dog thanks Indy !!! I’d love to see what you do with your paws 😘

@stephaniapaul2901 4 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful, thank you for sharing! You have a new subscriber 😊

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! 💗🌷

@forestenrory 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this helped so much when me and my mum and my sister did this!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped! 🌹

@carmenaranda9512 4 жыл бұрын

This is extremely beautiful and useful, thanks for showing this technique! :^)

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 🌼🌼🌼

@aimeelykinslawson1693 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this little film so much , the aesthetic of everything is peaceful, natural and real, a rare thing to find indeed. Our siamese cat came jumping up to be near while I was watching and I realised that he was keen on the bird sounds in the video! So you have a kitty fan too! Aimee

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I love this !! 🐈🦜

@margaritaluciavalerocuevas486 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas and results, thank you! Greetings from Costa Rica

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you from France 💗💗

@melaniemonti8115 Жыл бұрын

Your fabrics are beautiful.

@billynou Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@Izzy-wc5fo 3 жыл бұрын

you have such an amazing aura, i loved this video

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you .... it’s nice to hear things like that 😘

@amandeepgupta5133 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a beautiful channel, your content deserves lot more reach. Love from India.

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you🌼

@rosamadalengoitiavalera1982 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@rociomontero9472 4 жыл бұрын

Realmente maravilloso! Muchas gracias por compartirlo! Me suscribo a tu canal!!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias! 🌹

@chris10tjeuh 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful !

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bongomongofish 3 жыл бұрын

So so beautiful✨

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@dumiduniillangasinghe7618 3 жыл бұрын

Love this 😍😍😍

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@therealjunkfoodprojectglas3192 4 жыл бұрын

Brill tutorial! Will be giving this a try. Hope you are both well x

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you xxx

@deborahjohnston267 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. Been struggling to get some colours to transfer but haven’t been soaking fabric overnight in advance. Will definitely be following your instructions on the next try out. Thank you ☺️

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes sometimes you just have those disappointing bundles.... maybe try a different fabric or mordanting technique 💕

@judymaryseward 4 жыл бұрын

that was beautiful

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 💗

@filipapereira2850 4 жыл бұрын

lovely!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ✨

@bina4015 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Bina thank you sweet heart 🤍

@burakoz9653 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked your style :)

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@chonkymonky6155 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! New subscriber here🙋❣

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Yay thank you

@lilpe69 2 жыл бұрын

wow

@ironildesoliveira6886 2 жыл бұрын

Beatiful 🙏😍❤👏🇧🇷😘

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

Thank💕

@JoyUnspeakable316 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video! 💜💙Subbing right now! Tfs!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuuu 🧚🏿‍♂️✨🧚🏿‍♂️

@sharifahnorhamidah 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful..

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Merci 🌱🌸

@conniemyers6591 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU 💜

@TGP-ld7wo 3 жыл бұрын

lovely :)

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@spiritualismmusicm380 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@clancyhickinbotham5095 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos! Such an inspiration for me. How is the indigo coming? Have you ever tried using black beans? Cheers!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have one pot of indigo who is just starting to get to a decent size so it won't be long before i can use it. we don't have a garden so I have to keep things small at the moment. Yes I have used black beans a couple of times... we were thinking about doing a black bean video in fact. Thanks for your comment x

@lauracaravaca9341 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this beautiful and inspiring work! From the dyes techniques till the images and edition of the video. I would like to know more about types of mordants or ways to fix colours on fabrics. There is another bean (like you showed with soy) from where we can get mordant? Thanks again :)

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Hello ... so you can use any protein rich milk .. you could try oat or hemp and even cows milk.... I’m not sure of the results as I only use soya but it’s worth experimenting! I like using the milk method because it is very simple and effective but you can also use metal salt mordants like alum or you can use tannin baths. Thank you for watching my channel 🤍🌱🤍

@lauracaravaca9341 4 жыл бұрын

@@billynou Thank you! I will try and then I share with you if something else works

@emilykaminsky5110 4 жыл бұрын

amazing and beautiful. inspires me to make some of my own! where do you get your fabrics from?

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Emily Kaminsky awesome! That is the goal ☺️ Most if the fabric that I use is vintage and I collect it from various brocante shops here in France

@mentenaya 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Its beautiful, did you put some kind of mordant before diying ? Thanks for share

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Hello 😊 thanks ... I used various fibers and various mordants ... I can’t quite remember if I mentioned it in the video. But I also used silk which doesn’t always require a mordant 😉

@penlennon3576 4 жыл бұрын

so lovely to watch your videos. What mordant to you use?

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Hey 😊 thank you.... I usually use a soy milk binder or alum salts 🤍

@sperrins595 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video thank you... how to make green leaf prints .. and whether its possible without a mordant..x

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

I think I may have replied to you already ... try soy and you could try hammering the leaves onto the fiber like hapa zome printing 🌱🌱

@kavitajilkar8784 3 жыл бұрын

Different flowers leaves different colours not necessarily the ones they have . Can you guide on some flowers as to what colour they leave Also what the difference in boiling and steaming in bundle dyeing ..how does a copper pot work with it.

@yolandekeyser8085 3 жыл бұрын

Love your video's. Did you scour your fabric before?

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

I usually do but not always... sometimes it depends what fabric I’m using, like if I’m using vintage then a thorough wash will usually suffice ☺️

@mathildehsj 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I liked the video. I was curious if you dont mordant the fabric? How does the dye stay?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Well it definitely won’t last as long and may change ... using protein fibers like silk and wool tend to take the colours more readily without mordanting but if you want colours to last on cellulose fibers then mordanting is a good ideas 😊

@pheart2381 3 жыл бұрын

Ive just thought of something to do with my old wire wool scouring pads. They always go rusty!

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!

@honestaf6165 3 жыл бұрын

Hi lovely. If you'd want to dye a cotton dress like this would you sandwich the flowers and powders in-between the front and back of the dress? Trying to figure this out on an already made garment. Thank you.

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

It’s exactly the same principle.... the colours will “melt” or bleed through the layers and when you roll they will touch other parts of the fiber. I just throw them on top ☺️

@nikkiswart5006 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! Thank you! 🌸 Are the colours permanent? And is the rust non-toxic?

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So the fastness really depends on so many factors including the dyes used, pretreatment and after care etc.... they are not “fast” like synthetic dyes but can be very long lasting and the changes can be endearing and also over dyeing can be quite fun too. Rust is just iron so not toxic except in large quantities... I always use a mask if I’m using the powder and gloves if I’m immersing my hands/fabric and keep away from pets and kids just to be safe 😊

@nikkiswart5006 2 жыл бұрын

@@billynou thanks so much! I'm looking forward to your creations this year! All my love your way xx

@gracebeckwith1256 Жыл бұрын

I am just getting started and I’m very excited. I accidentally bought almond milk instead of soy for a mordant. 🙄

@billynou 11 ай бұрын

Don’t worry!! Try it … you might get some surprising results 💗

@patriciasifuentes2068 4 жыл бұрын

I would really like to know what you soaked your fabrics in. Was it just water or did you use a presetting solution of alum? And if so what are ratios? I am just trying this out for the first time and your video was very inspiring and informative. Thanks a bunch!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Hellooo it was just water but my cellulose fibers (cotton and linen) were pre treated with soy milk. I have another video on soy milk here on my KZfaq if you’d like a bit more info 🧡🌱

@zofiajocek5912 4 жыл бұрын

Did you rinse the fabrics after dyeing? Lovely content, I've just started my journey with natural dyeing and your channel such an inspiration for me! Thank you!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Zofia Jocek oh thank you so much ... I’m so happy you feel inspired! I didn’t rinse the fibers, I will do but I like to let them cure for a little while before rinsing 🤍

@kristinemuceniece7887 2 жыл бұрын

Halo! Please write-How to strengthen the colors after Eco printing? Thanks a lot! And-good luck:)

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

Hello ... I find it’s best to mordant your fibers before hand with alum or aluminium acetate but you could also use iron after the process but this will also sadden the colours to greys and blues

@ariannaazzarone1752 8 ай бұрын

So cool! Does it work with silk too?

@billynou 6 ай бұрын

Yes really well with any protein fiber 🌸

@Layeredworld 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos but they are a little dark I couldn’t really see the lovely colours.

@jasminchong4380 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! What would you recommend to do if you don't have a big steamer like yours ?

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Hey!! Mine is actually not a steamer! It’s just a big pot with a bid colander inside it... you can do this with any size pot .... sometimes I even tie bundles to the handles of my pots so they can just hang in the steam 🤪

@melaniemonti8115 Жыл бұрын

I'm really interested in dying paper. I've read that raw red cabbage juice plus baking soda will make a bright blue. Then cooked red cabbage will be blue dye but if you add vinegar or lemon juice it will change to a red dye. All depends on the pH.

@billynou Жыл бұрын

Yes cabbage is my FAVE for making my thank you tickets on my orders. Me and bill paint the cabbage juice on water colour paper and if you add lemon juice it goes bright pink! We have a video here somewhere 😉💗

@emmadreadlock9737 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you guts Are Amazing going too Try this on some Vintage slips what's the best thing for silk? Emm🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

Silk is the best to try it on.... it just soaks up the colours. Mordant with alum before hand for extra pop. Try stuff like onion skins, marigolds and coreopsis flowers .... ❤️

@emiliap318 3 жыл бұрын

How can you fix these dyes in to make them washable? I LOVE THIS😍 so calming and wholesome

@ninakarkoschka1100 3 жыл бұрын

i think she uses alum before putting the waste on it oder cooking with alum!?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, yep I usually use alum or alum acetate depending on the fiber 😊🌸

@ninakarkoschka1100 3 жыл бұрын

@@billynou Thanks. And do you make it before putting waste on it or do you put alum it in the pot?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

I tend to mordant beforehand 😊

@kristenmamulski3808 2 жыл бұрын

Hello again! Looks like you are using an aluminum pot for steaming? That works ok with the added iron powder?

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

Hey 😊 any pot will do for steaming 🍲

@ciaramcinerny3677 3 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway you can share a link where or what kind of iron powder you use? Or if the iron powder is even needed and if you could do it without? Thabk you for your help 💗

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

It’s called ferrous sulphate. You can head to my website Billynou.com “buy natural dyes” or use this link themazi.com/. It will take you to the mazi and they sell natural dyes and iron powder. The iron powder is used as an extra mordant to help with colour fastness but will change the colours and you absolutely don’t have to use it if you don’t want to. You can also make your own iron water. Check out my ebooks below the video or on my website if you’d like a little more written info ❤️❤️

@kristenmamulski3808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am going to try this! So I need to use either iron or lemon to help the colors stick to the clothes? Where do I get the iron?

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

Well you need to mordant your fiber before you dye if you want the colours to have the best chance of adhering properly to the fibers. Lemon juice is a colour modifier which means the acidity can change the colours and iron is too... it normally dulls the colours and also acts as a mordant. You can make your own rusty solution or you can buy ferrous sulphate powder on line 😊

@kristenmamulski3808 2 жыл бұрын

@@billynou thank you! I am doing soy milk for a binder to pretreat. I bought some ferrous sulfate heptahydrate from Amazon. Is that a safe thing to work with? I can research some more but figure I could ask here too. Looks like you are just sprinkling with your hands

@crystalhampton2706 3 жыл бұрын

I live in an extremely hot climate. Instead of steaming could I just leave them in the sun for the day to achieve the same effect? These are so so beautiful 💛

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

You could try solar dyeing! It’s a thing. I’ve never tried it but seen some lovely lovely results using this method ❤️

@kavitajilkar8784 3 жыл бұрын

Can we show a video on dying first then bundle dyeing..and why do we have to use plastic..seen in some videos

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

I think you’re referring to eco printing... which is when we really aim for the print of the flower/leaf to print onto the fiber

@zerorider123 3 жыл бұрын

I have natural hemp canvas that is undyed. Any idea on how to naturally whiten it? So that my dyes will be stronger?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

You could try leaving it out in the sun? If it’s natural it should still have good results ! Try some samples 😊😊

@diannesumida6357 4 жыл бұрын

Did the indigo leaves turn blue after exposure to the air?

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

I threw the indigo leaves in but wasn’t expecting much and I was right they didn’t do anything as they’d already turned blue before putting them in the bundle 💙

@suppulori 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing 🤩 After fabrics get dry do we need to wash the fabric with cold water? What happens if we first wash them? ☺️

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

I just like to rinse with cool water after they’re dry ... it probably doesn’t make that much difference but I fell like it helps the colours get a better hold onto the fabric 😊

@mlastorga2678 11 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for sharing! What kind of vinegar did you use?

@billynou 11 ай бұрын

Just normal white vinegar

@mlastorga2678 11 ай бұрын

@@billynou Thanks!!!

@lynnettenarsi8499 3 жыл бұрын

What do you do with the fabrics after you've dyed them??

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

That depends what projects I have on the go. Check out my Instagram/website @billynouapparel Billynou.com to see 🥰

@earthflow_er2547 Жыл бұрын

What did you mordant the wool hat with??

@billynou Жыл бұрын

Alum 🤍

@aminan1604 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...nice...😍 I didn't get the materials required. 🤔is vinegar is the only thing used other than water ?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Hi 😊 it depends what fabric you’re using but if you’re using silk or wool you should be fine with just vinegar as they take the colours very easily but if you’re using plants based fibers you might want to mordant them firs to help with the colours ❤️

@spensercasino 4 жыл бұрын

I am wondering what kind of pots you use to dye your fabric in! I have heard that I should be using aluminum, but then others say stainless steel or enamel. I am just starting my journey with plant dying, thanks for all of the helpful information!

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 you can use either or all. Sometimes you might find the aluminium pits add a little extra bite or mordant to the fiber and that’s why some people choose them but stainless steel works just fine.

@spensercasino 4 жыл бұрын

@@billynou Wonderful. Thanks for the response!

@azkiaaarif4838 3 жыл бұрын

How do you fix the dyes to make them set permanently on the fabric and not bleed while washing?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, you might be interested in some of my bother videos on mordanting. Natural dyes will never “fix” like synthetic dyes, it’s part of their charm and them being alive. But mordanting your fibers can help a lot with the colour fastness. 😊

@kavitajilkar8784 3 жыл бұрын

I look at your videos and really appreciate the. I tried thrice. All the flowers whether yellow orange pink ...turn purple black. Quite demotivating. Also the print is only shabby ..no definition. What could I be doing wrong.

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

This could be due to the ph of your water or detergent that your using... also some flowers change colour once they oxidise ... try some different flowers and see what happens ☺️

@kavitajilkar8784 3 жыл бұрын

Can we use s copper pot ...are there some reactions

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can and yes it could modify the colours which can be fun!

@christinalouca602 3 жыл бұрын

Can these fabrics be washed in the washing machine after being dyed? What if you don't want to use mordants, can you spray them only with vinegar to keep the colours? Lots of love from Cyprus!!!

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Hello ☺️ I wouldn’t advise washing them in the washing mashine if you want your colours to last as long as possible and if you don’t want to use a mordant I’d suggest using a binder like soy mill( see our soy milk video) or using protien (animal) fibers for deeper longer lasting colours 🥰

@milayunasz1057 4 жыл бұрын

Can we dye denim jeans with these?

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

yes! You can try any natural fiber. Obviously white denim will be more dramatic than blue but you could still get some cool results

@noeljordanracca723 3 жыл бұрын

Hi,how many hours you should boil the rolled fiber with the botanicals? in the boiling water?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Hello so you don’t boil the fabric in the water ... the idea is to steam it and I usually do it for about an hour, depending on how the colours are looking through the fabric 🌱🌸🍇

@patriciafung9517 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I was wondering whether you washed out all the soy milk before soaking it over night?

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

No I don’t wash out the soy milk 😊

@eugeniadapero2989 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! What is it that you put on the fiber after you spray it for the second time with vinegar. Thank you!!

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

I think it was iron/ferrous powder 😊

@eugeniadapero2989 3 жыл бұрын

@@billynou Thank you :)

@kati1017 Ай бұрын

I wish the lighting was better. Couldn't see the color results well. 😢

@kavitajilkar8784 3 жыл бұрын

So do we put vinegar only when we haven't used the soya milk mordant ? Eagerly waiting for your advice...😊😊

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Suddenly seeing questions I haven’t replied to! The vinegar is not 100% necessary but I like to use it as i find it makes some of the colours pop 💕

@somannifique5201 3 жыл бұрын

how do u make sure the color doesnt wash out after when u put it in the washing machine? or do u have to hand wash it everytime?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

It’s always best to hand wash naturally dyed items gently with cool water to help the colours last as long as possible. We try to see the changing colours as part of their living personality, so different to synthetic dyes. 😊

@somannifique5201 3 жыл бұрын

BillyNou Thanks for replying!! Also loveeee your channel, keep up the good work❤️❤️

@amandeepgupta5133 4 жыл бұрын

My only concern here is the time, I can't be steaming that way is there any other possible alternative to the same ?

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

Well you could try solar dyeing.... when you use the heat from the sun to extract the colours onto the fabric. The principle is quite simple but I does take a few weeks rather than an hour or so. I’m not experienced with solar dyeing but I think a quick google could provide some more info 🌞🌼🌻

@startpage717 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Where can you get the iron powder from. So far I am looking on Amazon but I am not sure what to select.

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

If you search for ferrous sulphate you should be able to find it 😊

@startpage717 3 жыл бұрын

@@billynou Thank you as I didn't have the proper name to search. I was using "iron powder" it's way different form "Ferrous Sulphate" I have found it under the correct name and have ordered.

@belakumar2386 3 жыл бұрын

Can one use rice vinegar too.

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not ? I just avoid dark coloured vinegar

@summerjones3292 3 жыл бұрын

I love these vids however I tried your method and mine didn’t work very well. I just used flowers and it barely showed but when steaming and leaving over night? Is there anything you could suggest?

@summerjones3292 3 жыл бұрын

Also, where do you get your fabric from as I would like to get some?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Hey so ... I wonder what kind of flowers you were using? Some do really work better than others... try things like marigolds, coreopsis and some leaves like eucalyptus can work really well and onion skins are great... also sometimes giving your bundle a dip in iron water can really bring out the colours but they will be more greys and blues with the iron. Make sure you’re using natural fibers and you could try mordanting your fibers too. Hope that helps ☺️.

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

That depends where you are ... I get a lot of vintage fabric from local vendors and I try to support local businesses where I can. 😊

@TITOWO 3 жыл бұрын

Can i use a vinegar for cooking or other type of vinegar?

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Yep just the normal boring clear vinegar or any vinegar without too much colour 😊

@TITOWO 3 жыл бұрын

@@billynou thank you

@andreamauna7966 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I love your jobs. Could you put subtitles in spanish? Thank you❤️😘

@billynou 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh I would love to and I’m also thinking about french as I live in France but I’m not quite sure how to go about this without hours of translation😅

@TNYNPSAB 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to mordant the fabric?

@billynou 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, always a good idea if you want longer lasting results

@shwetapatial3962 4 жыл бұрын

How long will the color last?

@billynou 4 жыл бұрын

That really depends on what dyes and fabrics you use and if you’ve scoured and mordanted your fiber and with what.... it’s always variable. The colours will never be like synthetic dyes 💜