Mushroom Dye Colors

In this dynamic Mushroom Color Atlas, explore the colorful universe of fungi through the spectrum of colors from dyeing with mushrooms. Yarn colored using mushroom dye Mushrooms can be used to create color dyes via color-extraction with a solvent (often ammonia) as well as particulation of raw material. [1] The shingled hedgehog mushroom and related species contain blue-green pigments, which are used for dyeing wool in Norway.

[2] The fruiting body of Hydnellum peckii can be used to produce a beige color when no mordant is. Mycopigments Exploring regional mushroom and lichen dye palettes Welcome to the world of Mycopigments Mycopigments is a term I coined when I started dyeing with mushrooms back in 1998. At the time, it seemed like the most obvious way to describe dyes made specifically from fungi.

People are learning all about the pivotal role fungi play in ecosystems and conservation efforts, plus spending time foraging has become a popular activity. The Mushroom Color Atlas features beautiful botanical illustrations and clear instructions on how to find and positively identify more than two dozen color-filled mushroom species in the wild. Join artist, mycophile, and educator Julie.

The IMDI first published Mushrooms for Dyes, Paper, Pigments & Myco-Stix™ in 2007. The book details the history and science of the mushroom arts. It shows how to extract substances from fungi to make dyes, paper, watercolors, and crayons.

The book is available from Fungi Perfecti domestically, with international sales through The Net Loft. The 'Mushroom Color Atlas' Captures the Palette and Potential of Fungi Julie Beeler's work presents a sustainable alternative to synthetic fabric dyes. 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. 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.

We asked Julie Beeler, founder of the Mushroom Color Atlas, to dye some of our wool gauze with these mushrooms and she got lovely results! These recipes are courtesy of Julie Beeler's experiments. Your results may differ. Julie also made lake pigments with the exhausted dye baths and created watercolors with the reclaimed pigments.

Cortinarius semisanguines (Surprise Web Cap) The wool gauze. The Mushroom Color Atlas features beautiful botanical illustrations and clear instructions on how to find and positively identify more than two dozen color-filled mushroom species in the wild. Join artist, mycophile, and educator Julie Beeler in the forest and in her studio as she shows you how to create vivid dyes and pigments from mushrooms.