but things are still happening! take this little experiment, for instance- turmeric dye for fabrics.
here's the process: (the few web sources i read make it clear that no aluminum should be used but don't say why) boil turmeric in water, about a tablespoon per cup, for 15ish minutes. split into three smaller baths, add a quarter teaspoon of salt to one and a quarter teaspoon of baking soda to another. give em a stir. shove in some fabric scraps and poke em around for a while. then i let them sit for about twenty minutes, pulled them out and gave them a good rinse.
and the result?
