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one-pot wonders

by Rita Summers April 25, 2021

To me, being an ‘eco’ dyer means more than just foraging from my natural local environment. Among other things, it also means using my resources responsibly and keeping my impact on the planet as low as possible.

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blush

by Rita Summers November 28, 2020

I actually don’t blush - my skin doesn’t show anything when I’m embarrassed! Blush does show up in my eco dyeing though, and my latest avocado expe...

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avocado dye

by Rita Summers March 05, 2020

I've had a wonderful time over the past week making pink dye from avocado seeds.

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