How-to

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Responsible Practice Guides

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Definitions & Acronyms

Natural Dye Science in 60 Seconds

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Natural Dye Safety

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Scouring & Mordanting

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The Dye Bath

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Understanding pH

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Doing A Lightfast Test

Do Salt & Vinegar Fix Natural Dyes

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What Is A Chemical

Fugitives vs Dyes

Best Natural Dye Books

Select Online Resources

(ethnobotany databases, dye manuals, instructional videos, etc.)

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