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Dyeing Rainbow Playsilks & Eggs! A Simple Craft in Color Mixing Children love learning about color mixing! As we dye a rainbow Playsilk using...

Food Coloring Playsilks & Eggs! A Simple Craft in Color Mixing & Dyeing What You'll Need: White Playsilks for dyeing 12 regular eggs ...

A rainbow of color may be found in your kitchen thanks to the magic of natural dye!  With spring upon us at Sarah’s Silks we got our eggs and White Playsilks out for dyeing.  This recipe will dye 12-24 eggs and 8 Mini Playsilks (or 4 regular size Playsilks).

The Great Race The story of how the animals got their place in the Chinese ZodiacJanuary 22nd, 2023 LONG AGO, IN China, the Jade Emperor decide...

Watercoloring Playsilks Discover the Wonders of Watercolor on Silk Children love learning to mix colors, and watercolor painting on silk is a beaut...

Naturally Dyed Golden Capes A Simple Craft to Celebrate Michaelmas "I give you a cape of light, to give you courage, strength and might!"  Michael...

Flower Dyed Playsilks A Simple Craft in Natural Dyes & Botanical Wonder A simple craft inspired by the natural world is dyeing your Playsilks ...

Felted Earth Globes A Simple Craft in Natural Fiber In Montessori tradition children celebrate their birthday by going on a "Birthday Walk" which i...

Plant-Dyed Playsilks A Simple Craft in Natural Dye Color  A rainbow of color can be found in your kitchen thanks to the magic of natural dye! This ...

Dress-up and imaginative play is an important part of every child's development and helps them learn creative thinking and communication skills, and adds a sense of magic and wonder to their lives!

Mulberry leaves are the primary food source for silkworms. The leaves must be fresh, as silkworms will not drink water and the leaves supply all the moisture they need.