| Last week we had snow in the UK, and I decided to make the most of it and do some snow dyeing. I had been interested to read about this process in Canada and the USA where the snow is more plentiful and long lasting, and had it on my to do list for a snow day. I was pleased to find that I had kept all the equipment together ready for snow, so it was quick and easy to do. I used Procion dyes and a selection of natural fabrics, soaked first in washing soda. It is simply a question of putting the fabric at the base of a container, packing snow on top and sprinkling on the dye. As the snow melts the dyes drip into the fabric, giving a soft effect. I used a mixture of colours in each container, but single colours would work well too. Now I have some pretty fabrics to use in future projects!  |
| Dye powder sprinkled on snow |
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| Old saucepans make good dyeing tools |
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| Washing line of dyed fabric |
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| Piece of snow dyed fabric |
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