{"id":10230,"date":"2022-01-01T10:08:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T10:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=10230"},"modified":"2022-01-02T13:21:02","modified_gmt":"2022-01-02T13:21:02","slug":"how-to-dye-with-lobster-mushrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/how-to-dye-with-lobster-mushrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Dye With Lobster Mushrooms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mushrooms are incredible organisms. You probably knew that some of them are edible, while others are poisonous; some of them have incredible health benefits, while others are deadly. You may even know that some of them glow in the dark; but did you know that many mushrooms can be used to make dyes? Keep reading; in this article, we\u2019ll discuss how to dye with lobster mushrooms, one of the most recognizable mushrooms<\/a> around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Use Lobster Mushrooms to Dye Fabric?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Many different types of mushrooms can be used for dyeing fabrics. But what about lobster mushrooms?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might think that, with their bright red-orange coloring, lobster mushrooms would be great for use in dying; and you would be correct. Lobster mushrooms can be used to dye fabrics and fibers a wide range of different colors depending on mordants used and how acidic or alkaline you make the dye. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make your lobster mushroom dye, it is best to use old and deformed mushrooms that are beginning to decay, as these will give you the best results in the shortest amount of time. Older mushrooms produce brighter, more concentrated dyes, but it\u2019s worth noting that they smell really bad, like dead fish; so you may want to work outside or have your windows open and fans going while making your dye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to use fresher mushrooms, you can, and they won\u2019t smell as bad, but you will need more of them and may have to allow more time for the dyeing process. If you enjoy eating the mushrooms<\/a> but also want to use them for dyeing, you can cut off the red outer shell for dyeing and eat the white interior of the mushroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Color is Lobster Mushroom Dye?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lobster mushrooms can produce a variety of dye shades depending on the acidity of the dye, as well as whether your fabric has been mordanted and with which compounds. With a little experimenting, you will find you can get a color range from bright orange to yellow to pink to magenta.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, let\u2019s talk about mordants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mordants are chemical compounds you add to your fiber or fabric to help it hold the color after it has been dyed. The most commonly used mordants are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n