Handmade Candles
Soy wax candles, wood wicks packaged in a beautiful gift box
Wax Melts Burners
Individually handmade ceramic wax melts burners in two pieces
Reed Diffusers
Premium natural base blended with premium fragrance oils
Candle Accoutrements
Snuffers, Wick Trimmers, Wax Burners, Archivst Matches
All Welsh Blankets
Welsh Blankets - Afon Elan
Welsh Blankets - Craig Goch
All Welsh Blankets
All Welsh Blankets
Welsh Blankets - Afon Elan
Hand Woven - Stylish, warm and cosy
Welsh Blankets - Craig Goch
Hand Woven - Stylish, warm and cosy
Yarn Store
Yarn Store
Hand Dyed Yarn
Hand dyed yarn plant based fibes with natural dyes only
In Print
World leading Books and magazines for crafters and knitters
Yarn Bowls
Ceramic yarn bowls, individually handmade with leather handles
Cohana
Equisite tools and accessories for crafters and makers
March 05, 2022 2 min read
Naturally occurring eco dyes contain chemicals as do modern synthetic dyes. Indeed, all insects, minerals and plants that are part of eco dyes are made up of some chemicals or another. Therefore it is sensible and indeed important to take some basic safety precautions. Every eco dyeing course we offer contains a health and safety element advising how to use and store eco dyes.
A good proportion of what follows is good old fashioned Common Sense but we think it is worth saying, once again...
5. Protect yourself properly by using eye safety glasses, aprons and gloves, and a mask if using natural extracts that are like dust. Avoid skin contact and accidental ingestion or inhalation.
6. Avoid eating, drinking or smoking when handling dyes.
7. Large pots of water are heavy (1 litre of water is 1kilogram in weight or 10 litres is 10 kilograms (1 and a half Stones in old money) and when boiling are very hot. Be sure that you can lift them and if not ask someone who can.
8. If any dyes or other chemicals are in contact with our eyes or you swallow and chemicals, seek medical advice!
Lots of this is just common sense. Follow this basic advice and your natural dyeing journey will not only be safe, it will be great source of enjoyment.
Our company, FelinFach Natural Textiles is located in the heart of the Preseli area of Pembrokeshire near to Boncath. We design Welsh blankets and the iconic Welsh Tapestry blankets which are traditionally woven at Welsh mills. We also design and make natural hand dyed yarn, cotton, silk and wool scarves and other handmade products, all available in our yarn store and shop. We also offer Welsh tartans, Sheepskin Rugs, Gift Cards and tools and books for crafters and knitters - Cocoknits, Laine, Amirisu and Making to name a few! Lastly, eco dyeing craft workshops on hand dyeing with 100% natural dyes. We are a proud supporter of the Campaign for Wool, All Things Wales and Global Welsh.
Last updates 5th March 2022
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