16 Free Hand-Dyed Paper Textures

I have a pretty epic set of textures for you guys today. I spent a lot of time, dirtied a lot of dishes, and went through about 40 tea bags for these hand-dyed paper textures. Staining paper can be a little tricky and I plan on writing a tutorial on how to properly go about doing it, just in case anyone wants to try. I think the key is using good quality paper, I personally used watercolor paper for most of these.

Please note: a few of these textures were posted on Zen Textures but I thought I'd include them since they've never appeared here on Lost and Taken.

Click on the textures below to download the high-res version or download them all in a zip file at the bottom of the post. Enjoy!

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Comments

[Sebastian]

These are sick. Thanks! Downloading them now :)

[Robin Cannon]

That's a really lovely collection. Really imaginative and very inspirational - much appreciated.

[Trina]

You inspire me every time I visit your site. These are lovely textures and I have a new project in mind for them. I have been giving you props on my blog.

[Mechelle]

These are awesome! Thank you so much.

[Stephanie]

Just found your website. Thanks for all your hard work sharing your talent with us! You are great! Thanks again!

[Gillian]

These are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[Callum Chapman]

Lovely stuff! I'm packing up my next pack now, I'll be sending it over soon! :D

[Nikki]

Wonderful textures! Thank you

[Jen]

Fab as always. TY!

[Wen]

This is gorgeous and you are a texture-saint. Great stuff! Thank you infinitely!

[paoh_design]

Thank you so much. Excellent textures!

[amanda]

Thanks for putting so much work into this site, it's really amazing. These are so beautiful!

[dinny]

thanks! These are awesome... I've already put them to work:)

[Tania]

These are fantastic, thanks so much for sharing them!!

[Emma]

These are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your textures.

[LivE]

gosh, these are AWESOME! thank you so much! you ROCK!

[Hajime]

thanks~
Paper is the most useful testures for me :)

[lssphx]

Would love to see a tutorial on your method for this... in the meantime, thank you!

[Jerom]

Thank You! It's very helpful!
A tutorial? Good idea :D

[Wilma]

Wow, these are gorgeous! Thanks much for your generous sharing!

[Palmer]

I don't remember if I left a "thank you" last time I dropped by... if not... THANKS! Your textures continue to luscious-ize my web design.

[Sandy_in_MD]

WOW - these are awesome - thank you!

[Gail]

Thank you for these fantastic textures!

[Bonnie]

These are (- I am singing this -) -> AWESOME :) I carried the last note pretty long, that's how much I like them, thanks so much:)

[Janet]

Wow, your textures are the best that I have ever came across, Awesome work and thanks.