Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care

Botanical Printing: Transform Your Plants Into Stunning Fabrics for Joyful Living and Mindful Gardening

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Dec 16, 2025
Explore the vibrant world of botanical printing, where nature transforms your wardrobe! Discover the art of natural dyeing as Ceilidh shares her journey from Wales to Provence. Learn about techniques like bundle dyeing and the best flowers for stunning colors. Find out how to use kitchen scraps for dye and dive into eco-printing with leaves. This conversation also highlights the therapeutic benefits of connecting with plants and creative wellness, making it a perfect listen for plant lovers and DIY enthusiasts!
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ANECDOTE

Roots In Nature And Creative Schooling

  • Ceilidh grew up in rural Wales and attended a Steiner school that fostered creativity and a deep bond with nature.
  • She now lives in Provence, grows flowers for her craft, and builds a slow-fashion brand around natural dyeing.
INSIGHT

Many Natural Dye Techniques Exist

  • Natural dyeing includes immersion dyeing, bundle dyeing, ice dyeing, hammer-printing and more as distinct techniques.
  • Bundle dyeing is beginner-friendly because it is surprising, low-cost, and produces unique prints every time.
ADVICE

Fix Fibers With Metal Salts

  • Treat fibers with metal salts like aluminium sulfate or aluminium acetate to fix natural dyes before dyeing.
  • Accept that natural dyes may evolve and change over time, which can add character rather than being a flaw.
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