Dye/color discussion on Norsefolk:

[eyja]

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[rillaspins]

Nettles = easy green

[eyja]

Coolness. :)

[eyja]

What shade of green do nettles produce?

[rillaspins]

Depends on the mordant and pots used. Copper pots make a brighter color, iron makes a muddier color. Time left in the dye bath also matters.

Would you believe Kali and I once got an almost neon yellow from golden rod flower tips. Let me see if I can find the dye chart that Kali thinks is pretty accurate. (She demonstrates natural dyes.)

[gxdm]

Someone from Regia did some research on this awhile back.

http://www.regia.org/members/dyes.htm

Please note that these are the wool embroidery yarns. You can get paterna in town, but DMC seems to be harder to find.

DMC DOES make a wool thread color chart.