Preparing Fabric for Natural Dye with a Tannin Soak and Mordant

Naturally dyed garments can fade without the proper preparation. Natural dye artist and designer, Hannah Ross shares the three most important steps to make sure your colors last for seasons to come. To discover more natural dye techniques, join her on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3OO4Hv7

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Preparing Fabric for Natural Dye QUICK JUMP MENU

00:09 Introduction to Prepping Your Fabric
00:18 Do Natural Dyes Fade?
00:34 Overview of Wash and Prep Steps
01:23 Washing Your Garment
03:28 Completing the Tannin Soak
05:53 Adding Alum
07:40 Will You Need to Prep Your Fabrics Again?

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ABOUT Hannah Ross

Hannah Ross is an artist, educator, and designer. Her art preserves ancient dyeing techniques, builds community and uses only biodegradable, regenerative, & up-cycled materials. Hannah is currently creating, teaching, foraging, and farming in her studio located in Hudson, NY. She creates one of a kind wearable art, natural dye kits and collaborates with brands creating custom fabric. Working with clients to create bespoke fashion collections, footwear, home goods, costumes, furniture and more. You can learn more about working with natural dye in her Skillshare class here: https://skl.sh/3qGCs9M