Archives for July 2015
Natural Dyes
I got hooked on Natural Dyes in 1978. I still love it. I am impressed by nature and the way nature provides all we need. I used Pomegranate, brown onion skin and purple carrot for this recipe. Slice Pomegranate and soak in water overnight. Boil for 20 minutes together with brow onion skin. Cool the bath. Layer and wrap wet silk fabric, wool fabric and yarns, maybe a few doilies around a small poly pipe. Add the sliced purple carrot in between layers. Tie the fabric “parcel” to keep carrot in place. Add ½ tea spoon of alum to the dye bath. Bring water to 90 degrees C for 20 minutes. Leave “parcel” in pot to cool overnight. You can also add rusty bottle tops and nails to the dye pot or even wrap it in the fabric for interesting effect. Make sure you tie the fabric together so that the … [Read more...] about Natural Dyes
Jewellery from recycled materials
It is nice with guidance when it comes to cooking
It is nice with guidance when it comes to cooking. Some people find great inspiration and help looking through cook books. Other people watch cooking shows on telly. There are plenty of food magazines out there to suit every taste. Peder has a special friend who inspire and guides him in the kitchen. His name is Freddy and he gives sound advice and Freddy just love to hang around the kitchen for hours. Sometimes Peder and Freddy meditate together. Here is a snippet from their favourite meditation: The energy descending the cord is now changing. See and feel the energy of Saturn. Saturn is a planet of restrictions and limitations. Saturn rules amaranth, comfrey, fern, mullein and tamarind. This food energy increases your reality, discipline and responsibility. It gives you physical … [Read more...] about It is nice with guidance when it comes to cooking