Weld from start to finish:Adventures in the dye garden

[@ColorMeHappy.Fiberarts]

Thanks! That green is one of our favorites. In person it’s just electric❤

[@OWK000]

Both colors are extremely nice.

[@ColorMeHappy.Fiberarts]

Thanks! Weld is an amazing dye plant❤

[@jeanhaley66]

Beautiful colors!!!

[@stylefalcon1913]

Wow what a lot of work but worth it for that gorgeous color!

[@ColorMeHappy.Fiberarts]

Totally agree! Thanks Diane!

[@elmadas]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ColorMeHappy.Fiberarts]

Thanks for watching!❤

[@Sparklfoot]

I’ve got Weld plants all over, they’re getting invasive. I think they came in on a tractor. Now I know what to do!

[@ColorMeHappy.Fiberarts]

It’s amazing how quickly they spread. If you have any questions, just let us know. Happy dyeing!

[@traceynoble6080]

Do you need an acid to fix the colour before the copper mordant?

[@ColorMeHappy.Fiberarts]

@@traceynoble6080 in this case, we used Alum as a mordant, then the weld, and then used copper to shift the color. But you can use copper first without any alum, and still get a similar color. You don’t have to have acid, but because we use copper sulfate, we do put some vinegar in to make the copper more available. Hope this is helpful!

[@traceynoble6080]

@@ColorMeHappy.Fiberarts Thanks so much for that information. I am planning a dye garden now that I am semi-retired. I'm not sure what will grow successfully as my climate is sub-tropical, but I am going to have fun trying. 🥰