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Petal Pusher Natural Dye Sock Kit – PRE ORDER

Petal Pushers Natural Dye Sock Kit We have designed possibly the easiest, most fun and magical natural dye kit to date. This is the perfect gift for a newbie dyer. Simply add water and let magic take its time. Get a few and have a party with friends! It would also make a great stocking stuffer (pun intended) for the holidays. This kit comes with a pair of Mordanted Bamboo Socks, (women’s crew length, size 9-11) and a generous sprinkling of our logwood chips, organically grown marigolds and ground madder roots. The instructions are simple. We give you two options. … Read more

The Botanical Colors Beginner’s Dye Kit

The Beginner’s Dye Kit Discovering the world of natural dyes for the first time is one of those seismic psychic shifts where suddenly everything is a potential dyestuff. That red that came from your farmer’s market amaranth flowers, the seed from your avocado toast that friends say “gives the most amazing dusty rose”, the flowers dropping onto the streets and sidewalks leaving stains of red, purple and yellow…the possibilities are endless. Your mind is zinging and you wonder if that color could change the color of your clothing, but how to begin experimenting? The Beginner’s Dye Kit is a curated … Read more

Five mordanted organic t-shirts are hanging on wooden hangers facing front. They are all white against a white background.

Mordanted Organic Cotton T-shirts

Mordanted organic cotton t-shirts We are so pleased to offer mordanted cotton t-shirts made from 50% organic and 50% recycled cotton for your next natural dye adventure! The short sleeve, crew neck shirts are cut in a classic unisex style and are lightweight, soft and supremely comfortable. Perfect as a base layer for cooler days, or by itself in warmer weather. Our mordanted organic cotton t-shirts are made from 50% organic and 50% recycled cotton, these shirts help keep textile waste out of landfills. They are ready for the dye pot, bundle dyeing, eco-printing or wherever your creativity takes you! … Read more

Shades of Maya Blue Paint Kit

Shades of Maya Blue Paint Kit Maya Blue is an ancient blue pigment invented by the Maya and created from indigo and clay. The striking turquoise-teal-green blue shade is associated with the rain god deity Chaak and it serves as a deeply spiritual color of Maya culture. The color is evocative of mist, water, rivers and pools and was used for offerings, sacrifices and rituals for abundant rain and bountiful harvest. Vivid murals dating from 790 CE at Bonampak, (Chiapas, Mexico) show turquoise painted walls that are still rich and beautiful today. The great mystery surrounding Maya Blue was how … Read more

The Easy 1-2-3 Fructose Indigo Kit

The Easy 1-2-3 Fructose Indigo Kit The 1-2-3 fructose indigo vat is one of our most popular vats for its ease of use and good, strong colors. We made things easy to start your new indigo adventure with this kit that has enough pre-measured indigo and auxiliaries to make a rich vat in a 5-gallon bucket. We’re also including 4 linen blend cocktail napkins that you can dip and make a set of pretty napkins or just use them to show gradations of indigo. The bundle is packaged in an organic cotton bag, that can also be dyed! Experiment with … Read more

Organically Grown Marigold Flowers

We love how marigold makes a beautiful and easy color that captures summer even when the weather is cold and gray. As a familiar garden plant, they brighten flower borders and are a companion plant in organic gardening. The marigold (Tagetes erecta) is native to Central America. The Aztecs used it as a flavoring ingredient for cacao and it was important in Aztec rituals. In Mexico, marigold is also referred to as “Flor de Muertos” (Flowers of the Dead) and used in the Dia de Muertos festivals and ceremonies. The deeply scented and brightly colored Mexican marigold is believed to … Read more

Madder Extract

Madder (Rubia cordifolia) is one of the oldest and most frequently used traditional dyestuffs known to human kind. It has extensive history in Turkey, India and Iran. There, it is still being used for dyeing knotted and woven carpets. The secret for Turkey red, a deep rich red color, was guarded for centuries throughout Central Asia. In addition, it involved more than twenty steps to create this prized shade. Our madder extract will produce pale pink and peach shades all the way through a deep, wine-colored red. Madder extract dyes to its deepest colors with an alum mordant and the … Read more

Aquarelle Madder Liquid

Historically, madder is one of the oldest natural dyes. People grew madder since 1500 BC in Central Asia and the Middle East. The red color comes from the root of the plant. The plants are usually harvested after 2 to 3 years growth. Aquarelle madder liquid is an easy to use liquid natural dye that creates a rich clear red on natural fibers. 50 grams of liquid dye will dye approximately 500 grams (1.1 lbs) of fiber a red shade. For details on how to dye with liquid madder, please visit our page on liquid dyes. Each Aquarelle liquid natural … Read more

Ground Madder Root

We carry ground madder (Rubia cordifolia), that looks and smells amazing. Quality ground roots make dyeing with this ancient dye easy. You do not need to chop up the soaked roots. To use, just soak and proceed to dyeing. Our ground madder yields a beautiful deep yellow-based red. We like to soak the roots, add fiber and simmer at low temperatures to develop the deep rich color. A small amount of citric acid and calcium carbonate allow you to get the richest shades from our madder roots. 100g of ground madder root will dye 100g (3.5 ounces) of fiber to … Read more

THE ART OF PASTEL with Britt Boles of Seaspell Fiber

THE ART OF PASTEL with Britt Boles of Seaspell Fiber We are so excited to host Brittany Boles for a new one day workshop! December 7th, 2024 10AM to 3PM Botanical Colors 503 S Michigan St, Ste B Seattle WA 98108 Join us Saturday December 7th from 10am-3pm at Botanical Colors Studio for an immersive workshop with Britt Boles on the art of plant to handcrafted pastel. Learn the history of pastel, binder and fixative recipes, and create your own set of plant-based soft pastels with Botanical Colors premium pigments and natural dye lakes. About your teacher: When … Read more