This is one of the most interesting tutorials I’ve shared in a long time. I can’t wait to show you how I made this walnut printing ink! I was very kindly sent a beautiful hand carved fern stamp Jessica from Jess Nicole Stamps, and I planned to make some sort of plant-based ink. Interestingly, by […]
Update: the magazine is now available to order here. I have something very special to share with you today… I’ve been secretly working on a project for the past few months: a new magazine! Let’s take a quick look at the cover design. Plant Forage Make is a new magazine for plant lovers and crafters. […]
Have you thought about which paint pan to use? Does it matter? Can you use one of your kitchen pans? In this blog post I will share some tips and tricks. This is one of the questions I get asked the most: Why do you paint in aluminum containers? I generally avoid using aluminum salt […]
I moved house a few weeks ago and have organized a lot of urgent home improvement tasks. What do home decorating and natural painting have in common? A lot if you ask me. Have I ever told you why I started painting with plants? This is actually why I wanted to create my own non-toxic, […]
It’s spring in the UK and I’m painting with one of my favorite native dye plants: hawthorn. With a lot of patience and a little help from some baking soda, the color deepened to a dark rose. The gradual pH change and oxidation of the dye is always fascinating! Many dye plants are sensitive to […]
I met a friend last week. He finished his work I’ve been painting some plants over the years and asked how I got my colors so saturated. These are my top tips for her and I thought I’d share them with you! These tips form the basis of my painting philosophy, which you can find […]
Are you curious about the transition between natural dyeing and herbalism? Well, soap making is a fantastic bridge between the two crafts. Imagine infusing colorful, healing botanicals (and colored clay!) into your soap so your body absorbs the goodness. Did you know that there are many dye plants that contain soap colorants? Madder, indigo and […]
Dreaded about feeding plants and not sure where to start? I felt the same way 10 years ago. Then I found an online community of plant friends and gradually increased my knowledge over time. Now some amazing plant ID programs, incredible plant and forage search books and also Online schools like Herbal Academy here you […]
2. What is the best way to store avocado peels and stones until ready to paint? You can freeze them or dry them on a sunny windowsill and then store them in a paper bag or shoe box. Cardboard breathes, so they dry well and won’t get moldy. If you store them in a glass […]
join me to chat with George Fukuda who is running Bailiwick BlueAn indigo farm on the island of Guernsey, Great Britain. George produces indigo pigment is sold, Dye seeds supplied within the UK, and grows a choice other dye plants and sells them dried ready for painting. Update: New seed stock here. Hi George. Can […]
