Natural Dye Workshop with Michel Garcia and Sustainable Dye Practice

A film series and discussion forum dedicated to the science and practice of natural dyes and pigments using sustainable methods.

Lime from Builders’ Supply or DIY

Lime is a general term for calcium-containing inorganic materials, in which carbonates, oxides and hydroxides predominate. The rocks and minerals from which these materials are derived, typically limestone or chalk, … Continue reading

August 17, 2011 · 3 Comments

Lime vs calcium hydroxide

Here’s a question from friend, Joy McC. “What kind of lime do you need? Is it Calcium hydroxide? Does it need to be 100% lime? What happens if your indigo … Continue reading

August 16, 2011 · 2 Comments

Will Michel’s recipe work for all natural indigo?

Another sent-in question: Will Michel’s recipe using woad work using indigo from India? Click the comments section to read our answers  

August 9, 2011 · 1 Comment