In this dynamic ATLAS, colors can be filtered by mushroom type, dyes or pigments, or by the fabrics and mordants used. All dye mushrooms in the atlas are searchable in the INDEX. about the PROCESS to discover methods, techniques and variables for dyeing with mushrooms.
Read the POSTS to to find resources and learn about events. Pick up the BOOK to embark on a vibrant journey through. Mycopigments Exploring regional mushroom and lichen dye palettes Welcome to the world of Mycopigments Mycopigments is a term I coined when I started dyeing with mushrooms back in 1998.
At the time, it seemed like the most obvious way to describe dyes made specifically from fungi. How to Dye Red with Mushrooms: Cortinarius smithii One of the most amazing and mysterious of the dye mushrooms in the genus Cortinarius aka one of the "red Corts". Dyeing with Mushrooms I created the Mushroom Color Atlas as a resource and reference so you can explore the chromatic universe of fungi through the spectrum of colors naturally produced by dye mushrooms.
But it is also the start of a journey and a point of departure, introducing you to the kaleidoscopic fungi kingdom and our connection to it. One of the best mushrooms for color is Phaeolus schweinitzii, "the dyer's polypore". The best time to pick and dry this mushroom is when the outer growing edge is bright yellow, with yellow-green pores underneath.
When cooked with alum-mordanted wool and a 1:1 ratio, the color will be a bright yellow or gold. Iron. Yarn colored using mushroom dye Mushrooms can be used to create color dyes via color-extraction with a solvent (often ammonia) as well as particulation of raw material.
[1] The shingled hedgehog mushroom and related species contain blue-green pigments, which are used for dyeing wool in Norway. [2] The fruiting body of Hydnellum peckii can be used to produce a beige color when no mordant is. Rice went on to experiment with other artistic uses for mushrooms and invented various ways of condensing mushroom pigments and the process for producing paper from mushrooms.
With the help of colleagues interested in mushroom arts, she established the International Mushroom Dye Institute and helped put together the first International Fungi & Fibre Symposium. Rice passed away in 2010, but. What are the benefits of using mushroom-based natural dyes? Using mushroom-based natural dyes offers several benefits, including sustainability, eco-friendliness, and unique color palettes.
Mushroom dyes are a renewable and biodegradable resource, and their production can help to reduce waste and support sustainable forestry practices. See how you can tweak your dye processes to ensure you get the brightest, truest reds with this amazing fungi. Collectively called the "red Corts", these mushrooms are able to produce a range of.
Make the rainbow by learning how to dye with mushrooms. In today's episode, we welcome Alissa Allen, the founder of Mycopigments.