How to Dye with Coreopsis I Tickseed I Calliopsis

An incredibly popular dye for ecoprinting and bundle dyeing, Coreopsis blossoms hold stable and vibrant oranges, reds and deep golds. This easy to grow flower is native to Eastern North America and naturalized in many urban and rural gardens all over the world. Come discover why you may want to grow and use these wonderful flowers for dyeing. Whether it’s hammer ecoprinting, shirobi or making colour yarn for a project, this video will help show you how to tweak this dye to give bright deep oranges. You won’t want to miss experimenting with this garden favourite for yarn, shawls or other clothing.

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I'm a wildlife ecologist who specializes in management and conservation of endangered species. I'm passionate about exploring the natural world and connecting people with nature through fiber and science. Please never cook using any of your dye equipment and always store your plants, lichens and mushrooms safely.Warning: please use good ventilation when dyeing with this plant as it can be toxic.