Tag Archives: Lichen

Dyeing Wool with Plants

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Michelle

A Natural Dyeing Workshop led by Susan Martin was held at the Trust today, and an enjoyable event it was. Susan took us through the whole process of dyeing, including mordanting the wool so that the dyes will fix, collecting … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Collection of Lichen for Dyeing Wool

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Michelle

All this wild weather has blown down a lot of branches and twigs around the Trust. It is an ill wind that blows no good they say, and on the advise of Susan Martin, we have been busy collecting any … Continue reading →

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