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  1. Collect your plant materials when they are at their peak of color. Flowers should be fresh, Berries should be very ripe, not withered.
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    Chop all plant materials into small pieces (inch or smaller) and place them into a large pot or pan that you are willing to sacrifice to the cloth dyeing craft. You will not be able to use it for cooking again.

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    Measure the amount of plant material and place twice as much water as plant material into the pot with the plant material.

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    Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer it, stirring occasionally, for at least an hour.

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    Strain out the plant material and set the dye bath aside.

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    Place your fabric into a color fixative bath such as salt water (1 part salt to 16 parts water) or a vinegar bath (1 part vinegar to 4 parts water).

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    Allow the fabric to absorb the color fixative mix and simmer it for an hour.

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    Remove the fabric from the fixative and wring it out thoroughly.

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    Place the wet fabric into the dye mixture and simmer it until the desired color is achieved. The dry product will be lighter than the wet product, so go for a slightly darker color when wet.

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    Remove the fabric from the dye bath with rubber gloves. (You want to dye the cloth, not your hands.)

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    Wring the fabric thoroughly and hang it up to dry.

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