Gymnopilus Experiment

These Gymnopilus sp. mushrooms sat on my new picnic table (built by my husband) for a few days before I…

Mushroom Dyed Hats

I’ve injured my wrist – nothing serious, it’s adaptable – but I’m avoiding activities that cause a searing nerve pain…

An iron mordant is used to “sadden” a natural dye- make it darker or muted. But it’s also used to…

When I think of mushrooms I think rain, dripping forest, moist forest floor. Sadly, that’s the opposite of what happening…

Pisolithus arhizus season usually starts sometime in August here in Northern California. Now that September is upon us, my largest…

My dyer’s garden grew this summer from one coreopsis plant into seven. The more the merrier. My original idea was…

This is why a dyer should always – ALWAYS – take notes. While sorting through the 10,000 pictures I’ve uploaded…

Last month, a good friend sent a late-night email asking me if I’d tried using avocado pits for a natural…

Washing soda is a type of additive. Additives (also called assistants or fixatives) can change the color of the dye…

I enjoy creating dyes from natural sources because it forces me to slow down and appreciate what’s growing in my…