Using Turmeric as a paint pigment

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frankie
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Re: Using Turmeric as a paint pigment

Post: # 202078Post frankie »

I thought the whole point of using plants for natural dyes is that it is ecologically safe. To suggest using TURPENTINE as an extractor is a crazy and POISONOUS idea!! Please find an alternative. Maybe pure alcohol.
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Re: Using Turmeric as a paint pigment

Post: # 202080Post Green Aura »

Hi frankie, glad to see you're jumping in with both feet there :lol: :lol:

Welcome to Ish :wave:
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