Fresh Indigo & Woad

In this info packed Fresh Indigo lesson contains over 40 pages of information including:

• Indigo Dye classification details & chemistry explained- understanding indigo science is key to successful fresh leaf AND traditional Vat 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 with advice on harvesting, and how to encourage as much indigo yield as possible

• Considerations for Fresh Leaf Indigo Dyeing success including 2 detailed step-by-step tutorials on simple fresh leaf dyeing including a water-wise, No Water Method.

• How to dye Protein AND Plant/Cellulose fibers successfully with Fresh Indigo

• Inspiration for what else you you can do with Leftover Fresh Leaf Dyeing Liquid and plant matter- Indirubin Dyeing for Pinks and Purples, (‘The Indigo Spectrum’), Pigment making, Reducing to make an Indigo Vat with no synthetic chemicals.

• How to regenerate harvested stems to DOUBLE your indigo plants immediately.

• A List of Alternative ways of working with Fresh Indigo in artistic applications- Tatakizome/Leaf Pounding, Shibori/Resist Surface design, Pigment Extraction, Dyeing other materials including 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

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