Question 1

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 21 (What first inspired Jim to choose this project?)

Accepted Answer

C: carpets he saw on holiday

Question 2

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 22 (Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved)

Accepted Answer

A: using a range of dyes with different fibres.

Question 3

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 23 (When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by)

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A: how much natural material was needed to make the dye.

Question 4

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 24 (What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?)

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B: It was not a permanent dye on cotton.

Question 5

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 25 (turmeric)

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C: The colour is not long-lasting.

Question 6

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 26 (beetroot)

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F: The colour may be unexpected.

Question 7

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 27 (Tyrian purple)

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H: It is not generally available.

Question 8

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 28 (logwood)

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D: It is very poisonous.

Question 9

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 29 (cochineal)

Accepted Answer

A: It is expensive.

Question 10

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: question 30 (metal oxide)

Accepted Answer

E: It can damage the fabric.

Using natural dyes to colour fabrics: Listening answers

Answers 21–30