i was taking stock of the indigo blues in my natural dyed stash and decided to make a larger vat
than the indigo baby by the stove mentioned in an earlier post.
i sort of follow the instructions on the Dharma website but I also use my chemists intuition to some extent when the smell or colour just doesn't seem quite right. I also realize that it is possible to have a negative experience when the indigo you purchase is "stale". This happened the first time I bought indigo but never again since that time. So if you are entering into the blue vat world, don't be discouraged if your first results are not what you expected. Try another supplier and give it another try.
On sunday morning I really sprung forward, waking up with a startle, remembering I had left the indgo vat on the kitchen table to bask in the sun all day. I had visions of indigo dyed cat paws and whiskers and little blue prints all over the house but thank goodness the visions were only in my mind and the vat and the cats were all safe and sound.
happy monday
xo
m
I am sure you would have found a use for the marks if it had happened. Like Jackie Morris - http://www.jackiemorris.co.uk/blog/paper-ink-stone-brush-water-gold-kitten/ the kittens did it again not long ago when she had been away...this photo http://www.jackiemorris.co.uk/blog/?attachment_id=2660
If you haven't discovered her books for Lilith, I think you would both love them!
Sandy in the UK
Posted by: Sandy Snowden | March 11, 2013 at 08:45 AM
Your beautiful cats are well behaved ;-) I would have made such a happy blue mess LOL
More seriously, taking stock is the right thing to do. It helps us knowing what we actually have, what we need, what we'd like to have.
Yay for less hours between you & me, we won't change until the 30th !!
Much love your way xoxoxo
Posted by: Cozy Memories | March 11, 2013 at 09:13 AM
Love your blues!!! I am so happy your kitties behaved themselves! Yay for daylight savings..although, I had to work 12 hour shifts all weekend, and the break between Sat. nite, and Sun. morning was awfully short..yawn...
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | March 11, 2013 at 10:18 AM
I was just wondering about your indigo and where you order from? and its natural?
peace,jenn I Love This Blog!!
Posted by: Jenn Alm | March 11, 2013 at 10:45 AM
I'm turning blue with envy (but first green ;)
I might have to try my own vat soon. xo
Posted by: joanie | March 11, 2013 at 07:06 PM
So inspiring...thank you. The tips are so helpful...it all seems so mysterious, but some day, some day, I will attempt it.
Posted by: Summer | March 18, 2013 at 01:19 PM