How To Make a Natural Dye Ombre Bag

1 Canvas bag Stones and skins from 2 medium-size avocado
Apon+gloves

1 pot

1 bowl

1 sieve

1 piece of muslin cloth

Before you start, wash your bag to eliminate any layers of oil or chemicals.

1. Make sure you are wearing an apron and gloves

2. Add the 2 stones and ripped skins in a pot with enough water to cover them. PIC 1 Simmer for 45-60 minutes.

3. Wait to cool down

4. Place a wet muslin cloth on top of the sieve and the bowl, sieve the ingredients. PIC 2

5. Pour the liquid dye back into the pot.

6. Wet your bag by soaking it in water for about 30 minutes.

7. Add the pot back into the hob, add some water and simmer the dye for 30 minutes.

8. Switch off the hob and add the bag on the side, half into the liquid dye. PIC 3

9. Leave it in there between 4-12 hours, depending on the colour shade you want. The longer you keep it in the dye the stronger your colour will be. PIC 4

10. Once you are happy with the colour, squeeze the liquid from the bag and let it dry over the bath/shower. PIC 5

11. Once dry, iron the bag and it's ready to use

12. Use all your equipment thoroughly or keep them aside just for Natural Dyeing