Mushroom Dye Atlas

In this dynamic ATLAS, colors can be filtered by mushroom type, dyes or pigments, or by the fabrics and mordants used. All dye mushrooms in the atlas are searchable in the INDEX. about the PROCESS to discover methods, techniques and variables for dyeing with mushrooms.

Read the POSTS to to find resources and learn about events. Pick up the BOOK to embark on a vibrant journey through. The five hundred color swatches included in these pages showcase an astounding array of natural dyes and pigments made from mushrooms.

A PRACTICAL AND INSPIRATIONAL GUIDE: The Mushroom Color Atlas combines step. Enter the Mushroom Color Atlas, and you can discover the 'beautiful and subtle colors derived from dyeing with mushrooms.' Featuring 825 colors, each associated with different types of mushrooms, the interactive atlas lets you appreciate the broad spectrum of colors latent in the fungi kingdom. We love the idea behind this Mushroom Color Atlas, which expertly maps the color of our wild world, and the diversity of fungus that make it up.

Created by Julie Beeler, the project featured hundred of wild foraged mushrooms which are gathered, then turned into dye baths, and then painted in swatches. Learn about the process involved in creating the Mushroom Color Atlas and how the colors from mushroom dyes are informed by a myriad of factors. Designer, artist, and educator, Julie Beeler presents, The Mushroom Color Atlas, a living study of color derived from dyeing with mushrooms.

Julie grew up with a deep love and curiosity for the natural world. With a background in interactive design and years in teaching, she created a resource for everyone curious about mushrooms and the beautiful and subtle colors derived from dyeing with. Julie Beeler 's The Mushroom Color Atlas ventures beyond the basic technicalities of dye-making, guiding us through a profound exploration of the artistry and ecology of fungi.