Sunshine and dye pots

I have just had 2 days of glorious sunshine after what has seemed like months and months of rainy days. As soon as it hit, out came my dye pots. There is nothing like watching natural green flax turn every colour of the rainbow as it emerges from the dye pot. 

I have been working with dying harakeke for 2 or 3 years now and am always looking for ways to improve the vibrancy of my dyed articles. 

This last batch came out pretty much perfect - lovely clear colours good absorption and thanks to a whole bunch of experiments I have managed to develop a way of getting my flowers to dry very quickly - which means no mould - even in winter. 

Very excited with my progress! 

Did you know that we are stockists of RIT Dyemore Dyes? 
You can choose from a range of 10 fabulous colours that work well with Harakeke. 

RIT Dyemore, 207ml- $17.95 a bottle.Colours available are Racing Red, Graphite (black), Daffodil Yellow, Peacock Green, Kentucky Sky Blue, Saphire Blue, Royal Purple, Apricot Orange, Chocolate Brown, Super Pink