Natural dye experiments

Pink: Avocado

Soak the piece of clothing. Save the peels and pits of 3 or more avocado's in the freezer, after cleaning them well. Let them come to a boil in a large pot and simmer for 1 hour. Add the piece of clothing to the pot and simmer voor 1 hour. Turn off the stove and let the fabric cool in the pot. Rinse with cold water. Lay flat to dry.

Yellow: Turmeric

Soak the fabric. Bring 1 part vinegar with 4 parts water to a boil and the fabric in the bath for 1 hour. In a second pot bring water and turmeric powder to a boil and simmer for 1 hour (1 tablespoon of turmeric powder to 3 cups of water). Put the fabric in the turmeric bath (off the heat) for 30 minutes, stir occasionally. Rinse with cold water and lay flat to dry.

Soft pink/beige: black tea and dried hibiscus

Soak the pieces of clothing. Bring enough water to a boil with 6 bags of black tea en 2 handfuls of dried hibiscus and simmer for 30 minutes. Soak the pieces of clothing in the dye for 10 to 30 minutes. Hang to dry.