Blueberry Dye Lavender To Blue Color Recipes

BLUEBERRY DYE (LAVENDER TO BLUE COLOR)

Steps:

• In medium to large pot, pour water over blueberries.
• Simmer mixture until desired shade is reached.
• Strain berries from mixture and cool to room temperature.
• Add wool. Place over low heat and gradually increase temperature of mixture until it is just simmering.
• Simmer until desired shade is reached.
• Immerse wool into a pot of plain water that is nearly as hot as the dye bath.
• Rinse again in another pot of plain water that is a bit cooler than the last pot.
• Continue immersing the wool in gradually cooler pots of water until the water is clear after the wool is immersed in it and the wool is slightly warm.
• Remove excess water by gently pushing the wool with your hands and then blot dry with a clean towel.
• NOTE: This book has several dye recipes for use with or without mordants. If you would like a recipe for a different color, send me a 'zaar mail and I will post it for you.

BLUEBERRY LAVENDER COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Lavender Simple Syrup Instructions Place all ingredients in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and immediately turn down to a simmer. Stir until sugar is dissolved and the syrup has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool; strain. Simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator, for about a week.
• Cocktail Instructions In a cocktail shaker, muddle frozen blueberries to release their juices. Add vodka, lavender simple syrup, and elderflower liqueur; muddle mixture. Add ice and shake well. Pour the cocktail (with the ice and muddled blueberries) into a cocktail glass and top with soda water.

ROSEMARY SAGE HAIR DYE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive saucepan.
• Simmer for 30 minutes, then steep for several hours.
• Strain, and then use the resulting liquid for the colorant.
• Apply to hair and leave on until dried.
• Rinse and dry.
• Repeat weekly until you obtain the desired shade, then monthly to maintain color.

BLUEBERRY-LAVENDER SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine water, blueberries, sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce temperature to a light simmer. Add in lavender, stir to combine, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Let mixture cool for 10 minutes, then strain into a jar using a fine mesh strainer. Use the back of a spoon to mash the berries through the strainer to release juices. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.