Hi timespacette,
The only reference I found to processing wild clematis vines was found
at following site: Weavers Words - Subject: Processing Clematis
http://www.angelfire.com/art/weaverswords/WeaversWordsV2I18.txt
"With most vines and creepers, you can collect fresh, green runners, soak
them, and use them immediately. In collecting and processing tough
vines like clematis, honeysuckle, and wysteria, I find that the
following procedure works well:
1. Gather the vines in the fall or winter.
2. With the leaves on, place the vines in a large pot, cover with water
and boil for several hours.
3. Turn off the heat and let the vines soak overnight.
4. After soaking, dry the vines slightly; then, put on a pair of cloth
gardening gloves and remove the leaves by grasping the vine and running
your hand from tip to base.
I learned a lot about collecting and processing natural materials from
"Basic Baskets" by Mara Cary and very often refer to my "Natural
Materials for Basketry" chart which was excerpted from Shereen LaPlantz'
book "Plaited Basketry: The Woven Form."
Selected Pages from: "Plaited Basketry - The Woven Form" By Shereen LaPlantz
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This also might be of interest to you: How to Dye with Clematis Natural Dyes
http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/howto/ht01/how_dye_clematis.htm
A recipe for making a natural dye with Clematis leaves
The leaves of the Clematis make a very nice yellow dye.
1. Cut Clematis leaves into small pieces and soak in water overnight.
2. The next day add the Clematis mixture into a large dyepot filled with hot water.
3. Simmer the mixture on low heat for 2-3 hours.
4. Add clean pre-mordanted wool fleece or yarn into the dyebath.
5. Simmer on low heat for 2 -3 hours.
6. Remove the dyepot from the heat and leave the wool in overnight. It
will continue to absorb more colour.
7. Remove the wool from the dyepot and rinse in cool water. Let dry.
Tips:
Using more leaves and leaving the wool in longer will produce darker colours.
Try different mordants for various shades of yellow and green colours.
(e.g. Alum, Tin, Iron
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
