Pink soap story – At Dartmoor sheepskins we love unusual requests, most of our queries are around shipping times or fabric types but this one was unusual. We had an enquiry from Nicole from Les savons de Nicole who wanted to use our dyes to colour her hand made soaps. We have never thought of … Read more
These beautiful perfume oils are sometimes clean and airy, other times erotic and primal. Which ones work for you? capture the essence of fine woods and flowers. Ethically sourced from artisan perfumers creating beautiful and evocative fragrances. These oils are not to be missed. Each one made with cold-pressed flower oils and steam-extracted woods and resins. … Read more
“But this is Dartmoor” I said, as it was explained to me that the tannery, one of the oldest and best tanneries in the world, could no longer sell sheepskins locally. The Axminster Carpet factory was closing, with the loss of 300 jobs and the factory shop, which was where sheepskins were sold. An idea … Read more
Mordants play a fundamental role in dyeing and we are often asked for advice. We have been lucky to get guest blogger Lucy Lepchani to step in to fill the huge void between what we know, and what we wish we knew. Lucy explains her approach to this huge topic, and shares with us some … Read more
I don’t know if Androids dream of electric sheep, but I often catch my mobile staring into space. So, what is best Android app for watching space? Whether you enjoy space watching from the dark skies of Dartmoor, or from the city centre in the middle of the day. Here’s the Dartmoor Sheepskins top 3 … Read more
Our sheepskins are machine washable at 30 degrees Celsius and can be tumble dried at the same temperature. Wash a sheepskin on its own in a normal washing machine with your usual washing powder. Afterwards, tumble dry at a low temperature. Give it a brush with a wide-toothed comb or pet brush and your sheepskin … Read more
This white dress was purchased nearly ten years ago, specifically for this final-year photography project. Right after the shoot it was ‘ruined’. Stains all over right where the window sill was pressed against it. We Gave This Dress A New Lease Of Life White clothing is always a gamble but so lovely and so cool … Read more
Name our next product and we’ll give you some for free! Competition time! As a small online retailer we are always looking for good ways to find people who like our products. We have no dreams of competing with Amazon or any high street brand, what we want to do is find people like you … Read more
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