In this exhaustive Tutorial learn how to make a Rainbow of color using only Indigo or Woad Leaves.

To learn more on cultivating Japanese indigo See my Fresh Indigo Lesson Here.

All of these colors came from indigo plants - I call this The Indigo Spectrum- explore the seemingly endless color possibilities of all indigo bearing plants- Indigofera, Persicaria & Woad included!

In this Tutorial you will learn to make use of multiple different dye compounds contained in one plant to make colors of blue, aqua, yellow, green, pink, mauve & purple! Including how to make pigment from the leftover rainbow of dye baths so nothing goes to waste!

AND the SPECTRUM of COLOR possibilities includes using DRIED & Fresh indigo leaves, so this info rich tutorial can be followed even if you’re not necessarily growing the plant offering anyone the opportunity to create many colors from one plant. The tutorial includes an entire section devoted to working with Dried Indigofera Indigo Leaves that are easy to find in any beauty supply & I give lists for sourcing materials & my favorite fabrics too!

If you’ve ever been curious about dyeing with indigo but perhaps intimidated with the sometimes daunting chemistry involved in creating a vat - this is a wonderfully simple & stress free opportunity to dip your toes into indigo. You can experiment even without fresh leaves AND if you do have fresh leaves - you’ll love the many different color possibilities included- opening up a whole world of colors from this one plant!

The Colors & Techniques Covered in this Tutorial for Indigo (all plant types) & Woad Include:

Pewter/Periwinkle/Cornflower/Purple Blues : green dried indigo leaves powder- Indigofera leaves can be easily purchased from beauty supply as it has traditionally been used as a natural hair dye- This tutorial includes my favorite resource links for dried leaves.

Turquoise/Teal/Aqua Blue : using fresh indigo or woad leaves & no other ingredients or pre-fixative process needed!

Purple/Violet Mauve : using fresh indigo or woad leaves

Mauve/Purple : using fresh indigo & woad leaves leftover liquid/leaves for maximum color use of your indigo plants with no color waste!

Pink/Peach & *Making Pigment : using fresh indigo & woad leaves leftover liquid as a dye that can also be made into a light blue pigment

Yellow/Gold/Green : using leftover fresh indigo & woad leaves after performing any of the above techniques for yellow & green dyeing.

🌿This tutorial includes techniques for anyone even if you’re not growing fresh indigo plants BUT If you are SEEKING FRESH INDIGO OR WOAD PLANTS I suggest this as the most effective way to find Fresh Indigo in your region:

1. Join the Indigo Pigment Extraction Methods Facebook Group Here- WORLDWIDE indigo growing enthusiasts

2. Once approved for membership- Introduce yourself in the group community including your location and express your interest in Dyeing with Fresh Indigo- This group is full of Indigo growing enthusiasts seeking connection- many of which are hoping to share their plants- OR have stems leftover from indigo harvest that can be easily propagated by soaking in water & then planting (This Tutorial includes detailed directions).

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