How to Make Naturally-dyed Linens with Food!!
Learn How To Make Naturally Dyed Linens using food! Dye your favorite linens with fresh turmeric, blackberries, onion skins, and avocado skins and pits. It's a simple process and the colors are earthy and beautiful.
Servings: 15 linens
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 chef knife
- Iron or steamer as needed
Ingredients
One or two food ingredients:
- 1 3-inch knob fresh turmeric, sliced
- Yellow onion skins from 2 onions
- Avocado skins + pits from 2 avocados
- Frozen blackberries about 1 pint
- 6 to 8 cups water
Instructions
- To a medium saucepan, combine the ingredient (or two) with the water. Bring the heat to medium-high heat and cover the pot. Boil for 1 hour, mixing every now and then. Turn the heat off and uncover. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Then dip the linen in and allow to soak however long you like (20 seconds to a few minutes). Wring and twist and allow to air dry. Try to dry flat (any creases can show in the dye). Use an iron or steamer, as needed.
