How to Make a Natural Dye Using Marigolds

[@susiesmithful]

Perfect! Doing ours now

[@hottubchile3373]

Love the content! Post more of these videos, very informational, and good all around!

[@anonymouschameleon8949]

This was a helpful video for me, because I have just started dyeing. Thanks for the great content, and keep making videos!

[@instant_mint]

Very inspiring! I've just gotten into natural dyeing and I didn't know marigolds could be used for dyeing! I'm gonna keep this in mind and be ready to collect some next summer! 🌼☀

[@MyraMadeColor]

Glad to hear it! You may still find some plants in your local nursery. If you start collecting the blooms now, you could have enough to try your first experiment.

[@sharmiro]

Well done. Can't wait till the next one.

[@SILcioccolato]

Thanks so much for the video! Any tips on how to dry the flowers?

[@MyraMadeColor]

I use a very simple method: add the flower heads to a paper bag that I keep in a cool, dark place. I will shake the bag often to keep air moving and reduce the chance of mold growing. You can also lay them out on a tray to dry if you have space.

[@Rawman_56]

Hi really nice video. Thanks. I have a doubt what could be the color if COT not used. Is it full orange?

[@MyraMadeColor]

Not sure, I haven't made orange with marigolds.

[@thornprick2645]

The Hunger Games prequel mentions using marigolds to dye a white shirt and I was like "can you do that!?" we have a bunch of marigolds growing this is exciting news

[@kavitajilkar8784]

Hi...nice video. Wanted to know if fresh turmeric works better or marigold for amber.

[@MyraMadeColor]

I haven't dyed with turmeric - give it a try!

[@aryamr7703]

suggest some Flowers with more color fastening

[@annmarymercier2211]

Could you put the flowers in cheesecloth to make the rinsing process easier?

[@MyraMadeColor]

Absolutely! I would make sure the material you use to contain the flowers doesn’t also absorb the dye.

[@ninalerm4980]

Thank you so much.

[@MyraMadeColor]

You're welcome!

[@kavitajilkar8784]

Can this be done for cloth too. Any specific proportion required.😊

[@MyraMadeColor]

Yes, marigolds will dye plant fibers, but the need a different mordant process.

[@valbonasu2024]

Hi! I wanted to dye a white romper that has a modal shell and polyester lining with marigolds I dried from last year. Do you have any tips as I know this may not dye well? Thanks x

[@MyraMadeColor]

Valbona Su - I don’t have experience dyeing this type of fabric. My suggestion is to do a sample dye, if possible. This allows you to try different techniques to see what gives the best color. You may need to do a two step mordant process, using tannin first, then alum. I hope this helped! There are many dyers who focus on plant fibers who may offer more guidance based on experience. Good luck!!

[@paganmoon8540]

Can you use calendula flowers?

[@MyraMadeColor]

Yes. The color will likely be a lighter yellow but an alum mordant should help. Good luck!

[@gjhyhfwj28ry3]

How long does the color last? I want to make some scarves with the fabric I dye but I'm afraid the color will fade too soon.

[@MyraMadeColor]

Lemonade Stand- it depends. All natural dyes do slowly fade over time, but that process is slowed by first using a mordant (like alum), and how you care for it (don’t leave it out in the sun, for example.) Marigolds are known for having lasting color.

[@gjhyhfwj28ry3]

@@MyraMadeColor Good to know. Thank you so much!

[@roxyfur]

Why wouldn't you put the flowers in cheesecloth?

[@MyraMadeColor]

Putting flowers in a cheese cloth or other material that doesn’t also absorb the dye is another great option.

[@kavitajilkar8784]

We don't need vinegar at the end of it..

[@serrena18ica]

Something is wrong with the colour of the video. Either you added a yellow filter either the camera was broken... course all has a yellow greenish vibe... i do love your techiques though. Thanks for posting

[@MyraMadeColor]

Yeah, this was our first video and we were still figuring out the basics, like lighting. We learn something new (and hopefully improve!) each time. Thanks for the feedback. :-)

[@eeshaanchan1057]

Every natural dye video ever, D: I am gonna leave this pot for half an hour *2hrs later....* D: So I left it for more than an hour

[@MyraMadeColor]

Eesha Anchan Likely true. 😊 No set in stone, fixed time for when a dye is done. When you like the color, you pull it. Always helpful to stay flexible.

[@eeshaanchan1057]

@@MyraMadeColor True. I found it quite adorably funny. The whole unpredictability factor is the key to this. Also a lot of time resources and env. factors vary for the dyer. But you know some books have some hard and fast rules of dyeing in a specific manner. I wonder how? Also would you recommend me a book for natural dyeing that you personally vouch for?

[@MyraMadeColor]

Eesha Anchan Agree. I’ve often wondered why a lot of dye books give exact times or even amounts- there’s so much variability! I use them as very general guides. I will put together a list and get back to you, but the three I use most often: “Nature’s Colors” by Ida Grae, “Wild Color” by Jenny Dean “Mushrooms for Color” by Miriam Rice.

[@eeshaanchan1057]

@@MyraMadeColor this is great suggestion. Festivities are coming up, and I will be investing my gift money on these. I am really interested in the science behind these and how to achieve the vibrant and gorgeous pastels from nature. It's effortlessly beautiful! Thank you so much 💞