Very Berry Tie Dye+

Natural tie dye using seasonal berries.
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OLTeam Kirsten from Castleview Primary
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P3 have been exploring how to dye materials using natural materials. Elderberry and Bramble were commonly used to dye materials in the past and are fruiting over the months of August and September.

We gathered berries during our woodland walk, (remembering only to pick a little) and used these to dye strips of calico material. In pairs children folded and twisted squares of material before using elastic bands to hold in place. Different folding techniques produced different patterns which the children loved exploring. Berries were mushed up and water added. The pieces of material were placed in a plastic box to soak for a few hours. They were then laid out to dry and bunting was created for our Outdoor Learning display.

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