>>I don't think the edible parts were red enough to make much of a dye
pot. the seeds aren't used for dye, its the skin that is used.<<

So here's my question(s)--the seeds stain fingers red for days after eating 
them. Skin is comprised of some protein. Does this mean that pomegranates, even 
though they're a plant, when used as a dye, are really a protein/acid dye? 
Would a sufficient number of seeds, provide an adequate amount of dye material?

If the skin is use for dyeing, should it be placed in a cheese cloth sack, in 
the dye pot? If it's a plant dye, what type of mordant should be used?
wrnk
d2 (off to find some old cotton t-shirts, and some white wool)

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