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01 Feb

Avocado dyed pink pillows

01/02/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
DIY, αβοκάντο, διακόσμηση, οικολογια, οικολογικά χρώματα, φυτά
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I dyed two decorative pillows using an avocado. No, you didn't read that wrong. I actually dyed two decorative pillows using an avocado. In fact, I decorated them with small tassels made of thread that I had also dyed with avocado too. Those of you that have been in the company of A Shiny Day, you may have realized that avocados are a part of my life. I love them very much because they are an important element of my vegetarian diet and after enjoying one, I can give the most beautiful pink dye to any fabric, using only its peels...

15 Jan

CRAFTS, ECOLOGY, NATURAL DYES, REVAMP

How to dye a cotton rope using avocado seeds

The heavenly pink dye that avocado seeds and peels bear, can dye anything cotton, wood or silk. This time, I attempted to paint a cotton rope I wanted to use in one of my constructions. I had tried to paint a white string a few months ago, but it didn't very well. It seems that the rope I had wasn't 100% cotton. This time, I searched and found a Greek craftsmanship that produces 100% cotton and linen ropes and yarns. The difference was noticeable, since the rope absorbed the avocado pink dye in no time. If you're new on A Shiny...

14 Jan

LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION

Matcha and avocado Smoothie Bowl

As soon as spring comes along, my eating habits change. My spring and summer breakfast turn into smoothie bowls! I love trying different variations and this time I'm going to be sharing my favorite one with you : Matcha tea and avocado (of course!). There are so many reasons why I love this matcha and avocado smoothie bowl : It's super tasty It's extremely nutritious. It keeps me full for 6 hours, which is crazy! (Note: I'm usually hungry every 1 hour) It's very healthy. It contains no milk, sugar or flour. It's refreshing. No surprise with this amount...

12 Jan

CRAFTS, ECOLOGY, NATURAL DYES, STYLE

Naturally dyed net bags

Net bags are an easy and stylish way to avoid plastic bags while shopping. You can always carry them with you since they don't take up space and fill them with fruits and vegetables. In summer they can turn into the perfect bag since they are light and cool. Net bags are even more special when dyed with natural colors. By utilizing the colors that some plants and foods lavishly offer us, we can give character to any net bag. Did you know that net bags are also called mesh bags? That's what our grandmothers called them. I tried to dye...

24 Sep

ECOLOGY, NATURAL DYES

Dyeing wooden beads with avocados (yes, you read right!)

The heavenly pink shades produced by avocado pits can be used to dye not just cotton fabrics, but also wooden beads! This conclusion is a product of my 7am experiments with avocados... The backstory : As you may have noticed in thisarticle, you can dye any natural fabric with just the pits and the peel of an avocado. How cool is that?! One day while I was experimenting with cotton and linen fabrics, I decided to take it to the next level. Since I can dye any natural material like cotton, I can dye unprocessed wood too, right? Duh! I first tried to...

24 Aug

CRAFTS, ECOLOGY, NATURAL DYES, REVAMP, STYLE

Dyeing clothes & fabrics with avocado

12/01/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
αβοκάντο, οικολογικά χρώματα, ύφασμα, φυτά
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I don't know how to begin to describe the wonderful pink color of avocado seeds & peels. It is almost majestic that a green fruit can create such a wonderful pink color. Oh the beauty of avocado pink! Maybe later I will ask my friend Natasha to write a poem about avocado pink. For now, let's see how we can utilize it. If you haven't read the article on nature's colors, I suggest you do it ASAP! This will give you an idea of the myriad of things we can do with plants. In this case, avocado is my favorite. To be...