Do you think you could get a more vibrant colour by putting the lichen through a food processor and then straining through coffee filters? I have never worked with any kind of natural dye, so please treat that question with kindness. I was on a hike the other day and saw these beautiful lichen in the wood. Google Image told me it was lungwort, and I saw that it could be used as a dye. As a beginning spinner and knitter, I was curious and started to search a bit more intensely. So glad I found your page!!!
Hey! Sorry for delay in responding. Spring time is crazy for field work. I have not tried lichen dyeing using a food processor but given how important surface area is for getting good colours, I think it could be a really good idea to test out. I live in BC where lungwort can be very plentiful so collecting after a storm isn’t an issue. It’s rarer in some areas so just be careful that way. You don’t need a mordant so you should be able to process, spin and scour the fleece and heat with the lungwort. If you experiment with a food processor, let me know! :)
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One of my favorites! I love than protein fibers don't need a mordant! Thanks for making this awesome content!
Any time! Let me know if you have any requests. Mushroom dye videos are in the works with fall here. :)
Do you think you could get a more vibrant colour by putting the lichen through a food processor and then straining through coffee filters? I have never worked with any kind of natural dye, so please treat that question with kindness. I was on a hike the other day and saw these beautiful lichen in the wood. Google Image told me it was lungwort, and I saw that it could be used as a dye. As a beginning spinner and knitter, I was curious and started to search a bit more intensely. So glad I found your page!!!
Hey! Sorry for delay in responding. Spring time is crazy for field work. I have not tried lichen dyeing using a food processor but given how important surface area is for getting good colours, I think it could be a really good idea to test out. I live in BC where lungwort can be very plentiful so collecting after a storm isn’t an issue. It’s rarer in some areas so just be careful that way. You don’t need a mordant so you should be able to process, spin and scour the fleece and heat with the lungwort. If you experiment with a food processor, let me know! :)
Oh, it is so fascinating. I don’t do dyeing myself but very happy to watch. As an engineer myself I appreciate the science in action 🤩
Nice! I have a good friend who’s a chemical engineer and loves dyeing. I like the combination of biology, chemistry, foraging and conservation side.