FAQ About Indoor Plant-Based Dye Sources
Can I harvest and use coffee grounds from homegrown coffee plants for dyes?
Yes, if you grow coffee plants indoors, you can use the coffee grounds for dyeing. After brewing coffee, collect the used grounds, which produce a brown dye. This process involves boiling the coffee grounds in water to extract the color, then using the liquid as a dye bath. Coffee dyes are typically set with the use of vinegar as a mordant.
