Eco Dyeing Paper - No Baking Method

Hello everybody! In today’s video I share with you how I make my eco dyed papers. In the first part of the video I reveal my very first batch of papers using this method. Second part is a tutorial, and in it, I explain how I do it, and what I used to create these prints. In the third part of the video we go through all the prints, once they're clean and dry, and we look at some things that we can create with them. I also quickly go through the pages from my Eco Dyed Papers digi kit that I created using some of these prints.
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00:13 Revealing the prints
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42:32 Outro
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[@deniseleavitt6630]

This is my first video of eco dying and I LOVE IT! You did so well! I’m loving all the papers you made! I don’t have flowers growing in my yard right now but I have a few friends that do and I’m calling them today to ask them if I can have their dead flowers. I can’t thank you enough for this video!!!! Have a wonderful day.♥️

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome Denise! I'm so glad you liked it! It's really fun, you add the right ingredients and the nature does the creative work for you! We just help a little bit 😉. Thank you so much for watching and for the lovely comment ❤️🥰

[@sharonbousquet9137]

You are amazing - I love what you share here. Thank you!

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching 😊❤️

[@barbaranolan9287]

I absolutely love this ................ i cant wait to make my own............ thankyou soooooooooooooooo much for sharing.

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 😊❤️

[@faymeowsiumo]

Love the flower colored paper! They are beautiful

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@jesusjunkjournals6617]

Subscribed! First time I've seen a method without cooking. Papers are gorgeous!!!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind comment ❤️😊

[@isabelfernandez9971]

What a spectacle of such beautiful shades and what a dyeing technique I didn't know about like that when it was cold.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much for your kind comment ❤️❤️❤️

[@RA-sv8lr]

What a great video! Now I know how to eco-dye paper without boiling everything for 3 hours (energy is so expensive now) so, thank you! I think the tea might be very important to the results because the tannin in it is a natural mordant (fixative). Thank you once again for sharing

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! You're probably right about tea, I also find it needs to be very warm, almost hot, so that it steams the petals. It help to release the pigment. 😊❤️

[@jdmosaics]

Very pretty papers. If you soak paper in Alum Acetate for cellulose your colours will be brighter and possible more stable… dry the paper then use your tannin sprays as you did here… I think these may fade without a mordant. Will be interesting to see you papers in a six months…when Eco dyeing cellulose fibre the tannin is best if added first and then the AA… this makes for a more stable mordant. Maybe try this with a cotton rich art paper. Cheers

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much for watching and for these wonderful and useful tips. I'm planning to do another batch as soon as I collect enough flower petals and get all of the ingredients. I'll definitely try what you suggested here. I scanned these papers just in case they fade, but of course, it would be great if they don't, original is always better than the digital print. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jnordfors]

These prints re stunning. I thought eco dying would be more complicated. I’m inspired to try it myself. Thank you. ❤️

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! I'm really glad you liked the process. I hope you have fun making some. Thank you so much for watching ❤️😊

[@celesteneves5705]

O love your work! You have and Share such lovely ideas...thank you very much....I am glad I have found you 😊❤

[@Saacibo]

You're very welcome! Glad you found me 😊. Thank you so much for watching and for your nice comment. ❤️

[@zynzane9680]

Beautiful papers!

[@Saacibo]

Thanks so much 😊❤️

[@marlenegura1161]

These papers are so romantic!!!! Love them so much. Thanks for sharing your process with us!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@allisonjames2923]

These effects are absolutely stunning! Eco-dying is so hit or miss. I’ve tried in the past & got some kind of pretty effects, but nothing I’ve loved like yours. I think combining your technique with Luise Heinzl’s die cutting of leaves would create gorgeous effects

[@Saacibo]

Aww, thank you so much Allison. I'm really glad you liked the video. I loved the process and the results, too. I'm thinking next time I will try treating the papers with alum first, I'm curious if it would change the outcome. ❤️😊

[@sharondonaghy6030]

Thanks for,sharing. I love the idea of digitizing the eco prints because then you can use them over and over again!

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching. ❤️ I just had to digitize them, otherwise I would be hoarding them. This way I get to keep them forever 😆

[@karenkerkuta3780]

These papers are just beautiful. You did a spectacular job

[@user-si7tz6sf3r]

Superb artwork..keep up with all the blessings ❤

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊

[@annehenderson9207]

Thank-you for a very well-made video showing this simple yet effective technique using materials we can all find. I took notes and plan to try it this weekend. Your voice and examples are so inspiring!

[@Saacibo]

Anne, you're very welcome! I'm really glad you liked the video and found it inspirational! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. I hope your papers turn out beautiful! ❤️

[@barbararuz7550]

Así son los artistas siempre en aras de lo desconocido que terminan convirtiéndolo en arte maravilloso tu experimento y dile a tu abuelita que usted es una artista y que los artistas no imitan y los verdaderos no crean arte con lo fácil sino con lo difícil es ahí donde está su gran mérito gracias por compartir su arte felicidades

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much for watching and for your nice comment. I appreciate it ❤️😊

[@herartsallwaysforward7277]

Thank you so very much for sharing the recording of your eco print papers and then adding a tutorial! Exquisite ❤

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊❤️

[@barbarawafer94]

I love this! I can see that I am going to be gathering all kinds of flowers from my garden this spring and summer. What fun! I can hardly wait. Thank you for the inspiration. 💕

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I can’t wait to collect some flowers, too. Love working with what nature provides. Thank you for watching ❤️😊

[@katherinehawkes]

Such lovely papers!!! I love the ease it took to create them, without a difficult process! Thank you so much for sharing your process. Be especially blessed in all things!!! ♥

[@Saacibo]

Oh, thank you so, so much for such a beautiful and kind comment! I'm really happy that you like the process. I love sharing, it wouldn't be fun otherwise ❤️❤️❤️

[@FrancesFraser-wl1je]

Thank you for showing another way - I can't wait to do a batch like this.

[@diegooland1261]

Thank you for showing us how you do this and what you use the paper for. Well done.

[@Saacibo]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching 😊❤️

[@nancycolby687]

Wow….I love the colors, and the no baking method is great. Thanks for sharing 🌸🌺🌻

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! I'm really glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️😊

[@Sa_Stafford]

Amazing. I tried this and IT WORKED. 🙌🙌🙌 I’m so amazed by the results. A much more straightforward method than creating paper bundles. I am now using the same leaves and skins to see if I can get more colour out of them. I used some 120gsm paper and also some 300gsm. I tried thinner paper but it wasn’t strong enough. Thank you for sharing this. ❤️ It’s huge fun. I feel so creative, but really it’s nature that can take all the credit for the gorgeous colours.

[@Saacibo]

I’m so glad it worked out great. It really is a lot of fun and yes, we can definitely thank Mother Nature of all the wonderful patterns and colors we get 😊❤️

[@lma1028]

Gorgeous papers! Thank you for sharing this. I have many dried roses and didn’t really know what to do with them other than displayed them in glass vases! I can’t wait to try.

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! I'm really glad you liked the video and found a new way of preserving the beautiful colors of your roses in these papers. Thank you so much for watching and for this kind comment ❤️😊

[@gigidtx]

💜 Gorgeous papers! I think I can print onto handmade paper, and it would be almost impossible to know I did not create them from scratch. I wish we had flowers nearby, but I love the design/colors of the papers you made, so will add them to my Etsy cart ASAP! Loved your folio tutorial, and these papers will be perfect for recreating it. Thank you 🥰

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 💕! I'm really glad you like them. That's a great idea printing them on handmade paper! I haven't tried but now I think I will 😊. Thank you for that! I just had to make some of the folios with them, just seemed like a perfect fit😊. Thank you so much for the support and a lovely comment 😘❤️

[@831Miranda]

Gorgeous and inspiring! Thanks ❤

[@Saacibo]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching ❤️😊

[@corneillececil9437]

Such beautiful colors!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you! Glad you like them! ❤️😊

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

Thank you for sharing. Very pretty.

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@momentobooks]

Beautiful!!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@yvettesimpson1121]

Absolutely fabulous xxxxx thank you x

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@karenraabis5296]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@lindalehman4242]

Glorious and so much fun. Can't wait to try it.

[@Saacibo]

I'm really glad! Thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️😊

[@darlalove]

Just beautiful ❤

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@susanhague4719]

Thank you so much for all the information on mordants and how to make your own, plus dyeing paper with plant material. I have been looking for this online for so long now and all I could find was for fabric dyeing in large pots and no information on how to make my own mordants or where to purchase them for paper projects.

[@Saacibo]

My pleasure! I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Thank you so much for watching 😊❤️

[@SteffiCullen]

Awesome method to dye papers 💙 thank you for sharing!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much Steffi! I'm really glad you like it ❤️

[@shawnas464]

Lovely!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@editbors5262]

Hi dear, your video is the most valuable, useful and joyful experience in my (beginner) eco-printer life. I LOVE what you do and how you share it. I started to follow you, as one of my great inspirators. Thank you sooo much! Just WOOOOW!

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for your nice comment and for following me. I appreciate it 😊❤️

[@celieaguayo9000]

Those came out really gorgeous, especially the purple flowers. All of them are really nice.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! Glad you like them! The purple ones are my favorite, too! ❤️

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

Absolutly love All these

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@VervainHelsdottir]

These are all absolutely stunning

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@lynfrancis2047]

Thank you, so informative and beautiful colours.

[@Saacibo]

Your most welcome! Thank you so much for watching. I love those colors too! So vibrant! 😊❤️

[@raelynnreffruschinni8802]

Thank you for your tutorial. I'll have to try this.

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! Please do, it's so much fun, I loved the element of surprise with each print ❤️😊

[@janicek9399]

Very pretty! Another way of ecodyeing, thanks so much!

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting 😊❤️

[@sherriczmyr-studio28ejournalcr]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I'm going to have to try this. Thanks for sharing!! 💕

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I hope you have lots of fun with this eco printing, I loved it 😊❤️

[@laurelastor5791]

So beautiful! What a great idea. Can’t wait to try 🤗

[@Saacibo]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊❤️

[@karenkerkuta3780]

These papers are just beautiful. You did a spectacular job.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@mards9648]

LOVED IT!!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad ❤️

[@heatherparry3159]

Absolutely beautiful prints! Thanks so much for sharing your process. I can’t wait to try it 😊

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! Thank you so much! I hope you have lots of fun making some! ❤️😊

[@heidimedhurst2721]

Beautiful and unique one of a kind papers!

[@Saacibo]

Hello Heidi! Glad you like them! Thank you so much ❤️

[@44hopeful]

They are amazing 🤩

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much ❤️😊

[@annitavela4596]

Definitely trying this ❤

[@Saacibo]

I’m so glad 😊❤️

[@lucyfanning7496]

I love this method. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it ❤️😊

[@monicadipaolo4268]

So beautifull❤🎉

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much ❤️😊

[@Suesjournaladventures]

Absolutely stunning, I love these so much!! 😍😍😍

[@Saacibo]

So glad! Thank you very much for watching 😊❤️

[@suewegert2323]

These are fantastic prints. Love that you made digitals from them.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! ❤️😊

[@calvinawalsh6662]

This was very fascinating! Thank you for sharing your process. Your papers are beautiful.

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! I'm really happy that you liked it, Thank you so much for watching! 😊🤗❤️

[@maryellenshippee8676]

These are beautiful! I'm inspired to try eco dying! Thank you for sharing. ♥️

[@Saacibo]

You're very welcome! Glad you got inspired! Thank you so much for watching ❤️😊

[@carolhalpin2432]

I’m only a beginner so thank you for the tutorial. Can’t wait to try this method !

[@Saacibo]

You're very welcome Carol! I'm glad you liked the video! Thank you so much for watching and commenting ❤️😊

[@Virginie.Bergar.artist]

will definitly try this eco dying with my flowers and leaves from my garden, love that we dont need to bake the paper, thank you for the tutorial

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! I'm really glad you liked the video. I think collecting flowers and plants is a lot of fun, dyeing process is not too difficult, and the results are lovely ❤️😊

[@angeleszurdopacho8277]

Que preciosidad de papel. Te veo desde Europa, España Madrid👏👏👏👏👏

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much ❤️😊

[@sandrawatson1126]

Thank you for a brilliant explanation also for sharing how to do this without using harmful products. I am inspired by your work. God Bless.

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment 😊❤️

[@janetslater1592]

AMAZING so interesting and you make it look so EASY! THANK YOU 😊 ❤

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊❤️

[@bobbiwest6625]

Beautiful papers. Take care. These would make beautiful projects ,and specimen cards , ATC too.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! The results surprised me and the papers still look good after so many months. I've been making cards, tags, specimen and I used full pages in some journals, as center spreads. I've been collecting petals throughout the summer and can't wait to do this again. ❤️😊

[@TheOldladyB]

I just found this video. I’m going to try this. I’ve always boiled my papers. These turned out very nice. I just subscribed. Thank you for sharing.

[@Saacibo]

Welcome to the channel Darlene! I'm really glad you liked the video. Thank you so much for subscribing and watching. I hope your papers turn out lovely 😊❤️

[@FluffyJvideo]

You have a new follower! I have been doing echodying and always hit or miss. Very happy to have a new method to try! Lovely!

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! I'm really happy you liked the video! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it ❤️😊

[@thecreativecove6898]

Wow beautiful! These papers are so organic and versatile. 🥰

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! They turned out really interesting, I'm thinking of doing some line drawings on top. I'm a bit rusty with my drawing skills, but you inspired me to start again 😊❤️

[@thecreativecove6898]

@@Saacibo oh I am so happy to hear that. Can’t wait to see the results I am sure they will be amazing!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

those papers are stunning. TFS :)

[@Saacibo]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much ❤️

[@lenscraftylife]

Beautiful prints.,thanks for sharing the process, love that you don’t use chemicals 💖

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked them! I'm trying to keep it simple, and safe as well! ❤️

[@carolyncolao7764]

Beautiful ❤️

[@Saacibo]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@venusiandesigns]

Beautiful 😍

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@wandadean7747]

Thank You for this tutorial ! I learned so much and after using the Water method, I found this so easy and wonderful

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! I'm really glad you liked it. Thank you so much for watching ❤️😊

[@18MundyStJournals]

Great tutorial, I've subscribed xx ❤️😍❤️

[@Saacibo]

Thanks you so much 😊❤️ I'm glad you liked it!

[@claralanz4559]

This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing not only the process but for making it available (via the kit) for those of us who do not have gardens (access to ingredients).

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! I'm glad you liked the video and the papers. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment ❤️

[@irenecelere3339]

Que líquido você passa?

[@debbie1016]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. The papers are stunning and beautiful. Going to raid my garden and give this a try tomorrow. It is the start of fall here but I still have some flowers to try. Thank you again.

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome Debbie! I'm really glad you liked the video. Thank you so much for watching and for this lovely comment. I appreciate it ❤️😊

[@celieaguayo9000]

Thank you for sharing the process it seems not as stressful or although time more time consuming the 24 hour of waiting for them but it looks like it was definitely worth the wait they’re gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[@Saacibo]

You are very welcome! I agree, it takes longer, because of waiting, but, I usually put it all together and leave it aside while working on something else, so in the end it's less work. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments! I really appreciate it 😊❤️

[@lynallan2937]

Thanks for a great video. You made the process seem very do-able and your presentation of the information was really pleasant to listen to; well done. 🏆

[@Saacibo]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching 😊❤️

[@gayleselby1665]

This was such a good video! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain your process. Your sheets are beautiful. My prints are under weights and my fingers are crossed!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! Glad you gave it a go. I hope your papers turn out great 😊❤️

[@gayleselby1665]

@@Saacibo they didn’t really come out at all, not sure what I did wrong but it was fun trying!

[@Ladysarauk]

Amazing i am definitely trying this method, hugs sara

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much Sara! I'm really glad to hear that! ❤️❤️❤️

[@karenlewis632]

these are wonderful...I love your little folio too, and the closure you made so I have liked and subscribed hoping to learn more techniques from you!!!! thanks for sharing. We are in a crafting group together, and I saw your post and saved to watch! 🙂

[@Saacibo]

Hello Karen, thank you so much and welcome to the channel! ❤️ I'm really glad you liked the video. I love making those little folios, they're really great as gifts. I have a 2 part tutorial on how to make these, if you're interested. I left the link in description box below the video. 🙂❤️

[@karenlewis632]

@@Saacibo I will go watch now!!! Thanks

[@SaraSundBerlin]

So perfect totally awesome ❤️🥰❤️

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@SaraSundBerlin]

​@@Saaciboyou are very welcome ❤❤❤

[@victoriabergesen6775]

These are beautiful! I love results from other methods, but this is so much less work. Thank you.

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊❤️

[@tonicreates2022]

Thank you I just might do this

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! I'm really glad ❤️😊

[@sharoncarter6568]

Hi your papers are stunning. The round leaves are called geraniums. Can’t wait to try this method out

[@Saacibo]

Thanks so much 😊❤️

[@elizabethflorez2372]

So beautiful ❤Thank you 🌹🌼🌷🌸🌺💐

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@LillifeethepaperWitch]

Beautiful papers, work .. i love it .😘 baci Daniela

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much Daniela! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lizzyanthus1]

Absolutely beautiful papers! I'm wondering if I can use a card stock paper? Thank you for sharing this video! Love this method!

[@Saacibo]

You are very welcome! Glad you liked it. I don't see why card stock paper wouldn't work. In fact, in might give you great results. I used it on my gelli plate once and I was surprised how detailed the print turned out. No venture no gain! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! ❤️😊

[@katherinealpers5197]

Wow! I can't wait to try this. Thank you for sharing. Would it work to add alum to the tea water or the onion water? I did onion eco prints by boiling in alum water. The results were astounding. Your papers are gorgeous.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. I am going to do something similar again and my plan is to soak the papers in alum first, just to see the difference. I like your idea better, adding alum to tea or onion and spraying sounds easier to do. 😊

[@AynurBobaroglu]

Awsone xx

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@cyndyjones4580]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. For the spray that you made, you said you used 5 tea bags. Did you put all 5 bags in ONE cup of water or did you use 5 cups of water for the 5 tea bags? Thank you again!

[@Saacibo]

You're most welcome! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. I used 5 tea bags in a liter of water. I think that's 4 cups. You can make it stronger for a darker color if you like or dilute with more water for lighter effect. ❤️😊

[@annitavela4596]

Beautiful just beautiful... Just have a question does the union skin water smell like union? I'm just so curious about that

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! Onion water is cooked with just onion skins, dry outer parts, and it has no smell at all.😊

[@sue_nz_kiwi2520]

I love the papers they are so pretty. Do you know if they are colour fast?

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! They might change if left in the sun for too long I suppose, I'm not really sure, will need to test first. When I stamped and stenciled colors didn't bleed. During drying process, while they were wet, when touching them I didn't get any color on my hands. I haven't tried watercolor or acrylic paint on them yet. I hope this answers your question. ❤️

[@allisonjames2923]

I can’t believe how much colour you get from such little liquid 😱 Does the fact your flowers are dried have an effect?

[@Saacibo]

It's possible that the pigment in the dried petals is more concentrated, and warm tea and onion skin solution help to release it, acting as mordant in a way. 😊

[@loisr3970]

Great video do you think you got more colour from dried versus just picked? ...Thanks. gave me alot of ideas......I coffee dye same way in clear container.... put a glass pie plate on top, put outside in the sun.... keep checking and take off top few as they dry. Only takes a few hours. Not scorching hot days, then in partial sun. Move container around 2 let what's gathered in bottom get sheets here an there. Hope this is of interest. Happy Mom's day all Cheers

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much for that tip! I might try it next time. Drying papers is always are nuisance for me, too many pets😆, so I can't really spread them out. It's possible I got stronger coloration because flowers were dry and therefore, dye was less diluted. Worth experimenting! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 😊❤️

[@anumanninen]

Beautiful papers! Have you an idea will these colors stay or will thay fade away with time? I've done some eco dyeing with lupins (as we need to get rid of it here, it has taken over large areas) but the color you get from the flowers doesn't last, they fade, even if you use heat. The color you get from the stems and the leaves will stay.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! Honestly, this was an experiment and I'm still waiting to see if the colors would fade away. So far, they seem unchanged. I scanned them just in case, because I liked the design and wanted to make sure they're not lost. ❤️❤️❤️

[@anumanninen]

I noticed that the color will stay better if it's not in light. So inside a book that has not opened or a drawer, but you couldn't enjoy them then... Scanning 👍 Could you let us know if something happens?

[@Saacibo]

@@anumanninen oh course, I keep them in a clear plastic folio in my studio, no direct sunlight but they're not in the dark. I've been making some cards and ephemera and have been taking them in and out of that folio a lot. If I notice they're fading I'll certainly mention that in my next eco dyeing video 😊

[@lisawagner6076]

I think I am going to try this method tomorrow. Have you noticed any difference in using the tea water as opposed to the onion skin water? Did it make any difference in the colors you got? I am thinking I might also try adding baking soda to some of it. When I added baking soda to my avacado dye I got a really dark purple. I might try it. I will let you know what happens. So much fun!

[@lisawagner6076]

By the way, Those are the biggest dang dandilions I have ever seen!!!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! I'm really happy that you're going to try! It's fun and addictive 😁. I think onion skin dye gives a different shade of brown than tea, so I liked to use them both to get some variation in tones. I've never tried with baking soda, but it's a good point. Thank you, now I feel like having another go at it 😀. Please let me know how you go, I'm really curious ❤️

[@Saacibo]

😀 yes, they're big this year, it's been raining a lot, maybe that's the reason 🐝 love them ❤️

[@lisawagner6076]

@@Saacibo I sure will.

[@patnunley2341]

There must be a science to echo drying. I tried it a few years ago on KZbin one KZbinr uses Alam and vinegar, and I couldn’t get it to work so I was wondering, if you know the answer, how does the onion skin water and tea bag water help in leaching the colors onto the paper? Your papers turned out beautiful and that was the effect. That I was trying for in the past

[@Saacibo]

Hi! I don't know the science behind it all, so I'll just speak from my experience. Onion skin water and tea can dye paper without anything else added. Leaves and green parts I used were more to give imprint, they released no dye. Red rose and purple peony rose petals were dry and dye must have been more concentrated. Dandelions had lots of yellow dye that mixed with blue hibiscus flowers and ended up greenish. I experimented with other flowers and some, although bright and colorful had no dye in them. It really matters what you use. I've noticed that red orchid cactus flowers give the strongest red. Treating paper with alum first would probably give more stable results. I used onions skin water and tea for brown color and also to soak the other plants. The fact that the liquids were initially hot helped to release the dye. I hope this helps 😊

[@patnunley2341]

Thank you so much I now think I’m ready to get started been collecting everybody’s deadheaded flowers so excited for the results

[@sunshinegirl8214]

Love this. I tried it but not nearly as vibrant as yours. Did you use fresh petals or dried?

[@Saacibo]

I used fresh dandelions and the more colorful rose and peony rose petals were all dried. 😊❤️

[@sunshinegirl8214]

We’ll, I tried it again. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but everything is turning out brown. Do you have any ideas?

[@Saacibo]

@@sunshinegirl8214 I can't really say because I don't know what flowers you used. Some flowers, although colorful won't release any dye in them. Leaves won't really give you green with this method. Blue and yellow flower petals when they mix might give you green Pink and white flowers will give you brown or nothing. The brown you're getting might be from the tea or onion. Your tea and onion need to be warm when you spray, not cold. That would help flower petals release dyes. And last, perhaps use different paper next time. 😊

[@sunshinegirl8214]

Thx so much . I’ll give it a try. 😀

[@diananighswonger441]

how do you do it? later them in pan between papers and just pour hotvwater over. how much water, really wetbhow long do you leave it? etc.

[@Saacibo]

I explain the process in the second half of the video. Thank you for watching 😊