consumable$6–18used in 2 side quests
Natural fiber fabric (cotton or muslin)
Pre-cut pieces of unbleached cotton or muslin fabric that accept plant-based dyes. Natural fibers bond with botanical pigments; synthetic fabrics won't take color at all.
What to look for
- 1100% cotton or muslin—synthetics and blends won't absorb natural dyes
- 2Unbleached or undyed fabric so chemical treatments don't interfere with color uptake
- 3Pre-cut pieces or variety packs to test multiple techniques without buying yardage
- 4Multiple pieces in one package for comparing dye results from different plants
Skip
- Polyester or acrylic blends that won't bond with plant dyes at all
- Pre-treated or heavily finished fabrics that resist dye absorption
Used for: testing natural dye colors from foraged plants · printing botanical patterns onto wearable fabric · comparing dye uptake across different mordants · creating small test swatches before dyeing larger pieces
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
