Know your water - Essentials for natural dyers

Nothing is so simple, yet also so mysteriously complicated as water. Water and the minerals dissolved in it can shift natural dye colours and cause problems. In this video we help you to troubleshoot potential issues and plan some strategies to work with the water you have. 💌 Sign up to receive beautiful emails that celebrate artisan work, slow clothes and natural dyes - https://mailchi.mp/maiwa/subscribe 🍿 WATCH NEXT: 1.    • Set Up Your Studio   2.    • Dyes & Extracts. Lakes & Pigments.   3.    • Exploring Natural Fibre Types   ONLINE WORKSHOPS: https://maiwa.teachable.com/ MUSIC: Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. MORE PLACES TO FIND US: 🌞Our website & shop - https://maiwa.com/ 💃🏽Maiwa’s Slow Clothes - https://maiwa.com/collections/all-clo... 🌿Natural Dye & Textile Workshops - https://maiwa.teachable.com/ 🧶Natural Dye Tips & Recipes - https://naturaldyes.ca/ 📸 Instagram: Maiwa -   / maiwahandprints   Maiwa School of Textiles -   / maiwaschooloftextiles   Maiwa Natural Dyes -   / maiwa_naturaldyes   WHO ARE WE? We are natural dyers, textile lovers, travellers, teachers & designers 🌿 A family business for over 35 years: Natural Dyes, Slow Clothes, Artisan Goods, Organic Bedding, Handwoven Textiles, Online Natural Dye Workshops, and more… ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Water impacts natural dyes 01:04 - How to ensure proper scouring 02:32 - The source of your water 03:20 - Troubleshooting your water issues 05:28 - Finding iron issues in your studio 08:54 - How minerals impact natural colour