Natural Plant Dyes: Weld 

I have never heard of Weld - thank you for the new plant info!

this is one of the best videos on the use of natural dyes i've seen.

Thank you 😊 really helpful and great to follow. I rewatch your videos so many times. You are fantastic teacher and make this learning so accessable. Thank you ❤❤❤

My grandmother adores yellow! I'm going to dye a sweatshirt for her using this plant. Thank you SO much for uploading this. It was super informative and helpful.

😍 gorgeous

I find it so interesting that you’re able to get a bright yellow straight out of the dye pot. I grow weld in my garden, and it produces a barely noticeable color UNTIL I dip my dyed fiber in a dilute bath of water and a small amount of ammonia. After that, my wool is fluorescent yellow. The transformation is astonishing. I wonder if my soul composition (extremely dense and alkaline) or location (Northern California) are causing the differences between our outcomes?

I've got a pair of the secateurs that you have, very compact when folded and ideal for hedge bothering :)

Another great video, Sally! You make everything clear.

Спасибо за урок, учитель и мастер❤ Вы очень хорошо объяснили.

Seriously beautiful countryside

In Spain we traditionally used but the roots for dyeing

That is a stunning colour, so bright and happy. It also means that when people make films about the iron age (or Vikings or the like) that they should probably have a significant portion of the clothing (perhaps based on the wearer's status) in bright colours. Thank you for this fascinating and informative video.

Wow awesome 😁

I keep thinking the yarn in the dye pot is spaghetti, lol

Just for clarification the 10% Aluminum salt to fiber is for dry fiber correct?

Hello Sally! I have just amazingly found a plot of Weld, I spent ages looking for it in Brittany where I have been for a while, and then found it on my doorstep back here at home in the Paris suburb of St Denis. The tips look like they are still in flower, the stems I think are seeded. Would now be a good time to collect and if I collect and dry the stems, how does the weight ration alum to plant change or does it remain 10% of dry weight. I haven't yet spun enough to dye, but from what you say I can dye some of my washed fleece using the same technique? Once again, thanks for your fantastic informational videos.

thats almost neon

Remind me of mulliene

mother nature upstaged you with the wind on your mike!

Wonderful video! Is the dyeing process the same if you dry the weld first?

How beautiful! Is word something that can be grown in the garden? It seems like a handy plant to have around.

Do you sell hard copies of books you have written, or only kindle?

Hi Sally. How long would you recommend to let the yarn soak for?

What a beautiful colour, thanks for sharing, including the mordant-dye mixing possibility to save water in this case.

This came at just the right time for me.. Love your work Sally.. you are so inspiring..

what are those spikey ones right next to it ive been looking for what those are for months we have them right up the road from me and i was wanting to know more about them if you please 0:35

Do you find that fresh whole plants make better dye than powder?

That’s looks good I will have to try

I was told that Artemisia vulgaris makes a good natural mordant by a guy who specialized in plant dyes. Have you tried it?