Indigo Vat

In this info packed Indigo Vat lesson you will find:

-Indigo Dye classification details and chemistry- understanding indigo science is key to successful dyeing!

-Extensive list of plants that can produce Indigo dye- botanical names of plants occurring around the world with particular details for Indigofera, Woad & Persicaria Tinctoria (Japanese Indigo)

-Guidelines for Growing Japanese Indigo Persicaria tinctoria/Polygonum tinctoria: (my preferred type of indigo to grow)

-Seed sources list (North America, Europe, and Australia) and tips on exactly how to start seed

-Where & how to grow- climate & character

-Advice on harvesting, and how to encourage as much indigo yield as possible

-Where to source High quality and certified plant based Indigo in North America, Europe and Australia

-Considerations for Indigo Vat Success

-The diversity of the Organic Indigo Vat 

-Tips for a happy indigo vat- pH, temperature, vessel, maintenance, dye vat studio strategy

-Natural chemical explanation of Indigo & its unique dye character & how it performs over time- crocking/fading

-Extensive Detailed Tutorial on setting up and creating a FERMENTATION VAT

-My recipe, procedure, and guidance of making a LIVING VAT that performs like no other with tips on maintenance, troubleshooting and creating a workable dye set up to cultivate the happiest Vat possible

-Alternative ways of working with Indigo in artistic application- textiles, paper, wood, hair, etc.

-Exemplary artists & Educators working with Indigo- Organizations, Groups & Individuals Researching, Documenting & Preserving Indigo Culture, History & Heritage

-An extensive Research List of my favorite books and web resources for in depth Indigo research

-A Question & Answer Section

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