Summary of How Indigo Dye Was Made Before Synthetic Colors

The video explains the traditional process of making Indigo Dye from natural sources before the advent of synthetic dyes.

Artistic Techniques and Concepts:

Natural Dye Extraction: Using plant leaves (specifically from the Woad plant) to extract pigments.
Fermentation Process: Soaking fresh Woad leaves in water to allow fermentation, which changes the pigment from colorless to deep green.
Oxidation: Adding Lime Powder to accelerate the Oxidation process, resulting in a rich indigo blue dye.
Batik Technique: A method where patterns are created on fabric by painting with liquid beeswax, which resists dye.

Harvest Woad Leaves: Collect fresh leaves from the Woad plant.
Soak Leaves: Immerse the leaves in water for fermentation.
Add Lime Powder: Introduce Lime Powder to the mixture to promote Oxidation.
Dye Fabric: Submerge the fabric in the Indigo Dye solution.
Set Dye: Allow the dye to set on the fabric.
Remove Wax: Immerse the dyed fabric in hot water to melt away the beeswax, revealing the patterns.