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Monday, 21 May 2012

Dandelion leaves - Laked with Ash


Dandelion leaves – Laked
  1. Grind the leaves using a pestle and mortar.
  2. Place the ground leaves in a pan of boiling water for 1.5 hours.
  3. Allow this mixture to settle. (the water should appear green)
  4. Sieve the mixture to remove the ground and boiled leaves from the water.
  5. Leave the separated leaves outdoors to dry.
  6. Grind the dried leaves in a pestle and mortar.
  7. A small amount of light green pigment is created.

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