Recent experiments with avocado (made from kitchen waste), madder & marigold dyes

By combining different mordants with the dyes I have been able to create many colours from just three dye pots

The mordants I used I make myself. Iron mordant is made by leaving rusty metal (nails etc) in a vinegar and water solution for a week or so. Copper mordant (which is a beautiful pale blue colour) is made the same way but with small pieces of copper pipe. As a trainee plumber these are readily available - perks of the job!

I am so looking forward to making some planters and other homewares with these beautiful colours. I've added some of my pieces that are available on my Etsy Shop below