Madder Root

In this info packed Madder Root lesson you will find:

-extensive list of botanical names and classifications of Madder plants occurring around the world 

-Guidelines for Growing Madder: 

-seed sources and tips on successful germination

-where & how to grow with strategy for continual harvests each year

-container vs ground/raised beds

-advice on harvesting & curing madder roots for the most red dye possible

-Where to source madder root in North America, Europe and Australia

-Processing and Dyeing with Madder 

-detailed guidelines on my preferred method of extracting dye from madder root (purchased or homegrown, 

ground or whole)

-tips for achieving a clear red on all fiber types (including plant/cellulose fibers like

cotton) with madder where water, temperature, mordanting procedure and dye bath additions are all addressed. 

-comparison of madder root dyed textiles using different varieties of the plant and extraction methods

-alternative methods of working with madder

-History & Science of Madder Root as a dye including natural chemical dye compounds

-Resources on *Turkey Red*

-Exemplary artists working with Madder in unique ways

-An extensive Research List of my favorite books and web resources for in depth Madder research

-A Question and Answer Section

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