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Natural dye

Natural dyes are like magic paints that are made from things that grow in nature, like plants and even some bugs! When you use these dyes to color fabric or other materials, it makes them a pretty color that can be different shades depending on what plant or bug was used to make the dye.

For example, if you use blueberries to make a dye, it will turn your fabric or material a shade of blue-purple. And if you use turmeric, the color will be a bright yellow.

But, unlike other paints or dyes that can have chemicals and be bad for the environment, natural dyes are much better because they are made from things that are already found in nature.

Isn't that super cool? It's like using magic paint that comes straight from the earth to create beautiful things.
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