Onion peels yield super satisfying yellows, oranges, and browns. No mordant is required, but can be used to increase colorfastness or expand the range of results. We like to over-dye fibers pretreated with tannins (such as apple bark) for bold, lasting shades. Some dyers add a few skins to brighten other dyebaths. Try overdyeing with indigo for complex greens.
Works well on cotton, linen, wool, or silk. And don’t fret-onion skins won’t stink up your fibers!
Try onion skins for making you own ink, staining wood projects, or naturally dyeing your next batch of Easter eggs.
Onion peels yield super satisfying yellows, oranges, and browns. No mordant is required, but can be used to increase colorfastness or expand the range of results. We like to over-dye fibers pretreated with tannins (such as apple bark) for bold, lasting shades. Some dyers add a few skins to brighten other dyebaths. Try overdyeing with indigo for complex greens.
Works well on cotton, linen, wool, or silk. And don’t fret-onion skins won’t stink up your fibers!
Try onion skins for making you own ink, staining wood projects, or naturally dyeing your next batch of Easter eggs.
