Botanical Dyes

Botanical Dyes offers comprehensive guidance and recipes for creating your own natural dyes, inviting a deeper connection with nature and a mindful creative practice. Emphasizing sustainable techniques, the book encourages environmentally conscious crafting. Drawing from and expanding upon her earlier work, Botanical Inks, Babs Behan leads home crafters through every step—from foraging dye plants and preparing mordants to producing a vibrant palette of colors. Featuring over ten detailed dye recipes, clear instructions, troubleshooting advice, and explanations of the underlying processes, Botanical Dyes serves as an essential and accessible resource for contemporary makers seeking to embrace natural dyeing.