To extract the dye from the plant matter bring the pot to a boil and then turn it down to a low simmer for about an hour. Strain your dye stuffs off reserving the dye liquid. If you’re using leaves, depending on the kind you chose, you will probably have a bright yellow or green dye bath that will yield golden to golden brown colors. Let the dye liquid cool to 120F, then add the wetted out fabric. Bring the temperature to 180F and hold it for an hour stirring often and keeping the fabric completely submerged. The mordanted fabric should take up the color quite quickly. If you’re satisfied with the shade after an hour, remove the fabric. If you want a deeper shade remove from the heat and let it steep submerged in the dye pot overnight.
This linen fabric was in the dye pot for an hour to achieve this saturated shade. It got transferred over to the rinse bucket and I have another length of mordanted fabric ready to be transferred to the dye pot.
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