SUN MEDICINE

The Chippewa name for Goldenrod is gizisomukiki, meaning "sun medicine", as it holds a multitude of healing properties.  I recently returned from Allegheny, PA with a bundle.

Merino, cotton twine, wool skein, mohair

Cats like to help out when it comes to balls of string

Mordant of Alum & Cream of Tartar: helpful ingredients to your magick potion

Separated flowers from stems

Wool in mordant: bring to slow boil, let simmer for 2-3 hrs, cool overnight

Goldenrod is covered in water, brought to boil for 2-3 hrs, let cool overnight

The dye-bath is ready! Yields a dark brown tea color.

Should result in a golden yellow with the Alum mordant...

WE SHALL SEE...

Sun Medicine, drying in the sun

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SUMAC

Gathered these Sumac berries on a hike yesterday. 

They soaked in water over night, then boiled for 1hr.