It is almost the end of the Gregorian year. What a year it has been (in many, very conflicting ways). I feel that before I can start setting goals for 2024, I should be looking back at 2023 with gratitude. I feel that after a good few years of working really (really) hard, I can now focus on a healthy home/work balance and also spend time on my personal spiritual development.
Before I start with the highlights of each month, I must first thank YOU. The people who visit my website, read my posts and comment or write me back. Nobody wants to work in a vacuum, and it is so nice to know we have this warm nurturing community. Especially when the war broke out and so many people checked in with me, I appreciate it so much.
So what were the highlights this year, dye-related?
January
A big dye project: dyeing 12 handwoven wool scarves red with madder roots. This was the follow-up on a re-enactment of dyeing goat skins red, a project for Phd student Daniel Sánchez Muñoz from Spain.
February
I studied aluminium lactate as a mordant, and some sampling of vegan wool to see if it would be a good alternative to regular wool, I also made a prayer shawl that I am really proud of.
I finished the sample books I wanted to make for the longest time.
The blog that compares aluminium lactate to other aluminium based mordants can be found here.
