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Liquid Logwood Extract

We are pleased to offer a new, easy-to-use liquid logwood extract formulation. Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum) originates from the Yucatan region of Mexico. It is naturalized throughout Central America and parts of the Caribbean. It was also known as Palo de Campeche or Campeche wood. Like cochineal, logwood extract was one of the valuable dyes from the New World. As a result, Spain and England went to war over regions that were lush with logwood trees in an effort to control the lucrative logwood dye trade. Logwood yields a rich, deep purple and was used as a base or “bottom” for … Read more

Gallo Tannin extract

Gallo tannin extract (sometimes refered to simply as tannin) comes from gall nuts, which contain approximately 50-60% tannin and has a lovely tea-like aroma. The dye is very light, imparting a subtle beige color. Its power comes when it is combined with iron to create silver, gray and black in combination with other dyes. 250g of tannin will mordant approximately 5000g (11 lbs) of goods when used at 5% of the weight of fiber (WOF). For more detailed instructions, please see our page on natural dye extracts. If you are interested in other dyes that have high tannin content, we … Read more

Premium Lac Extract

We were able to obtain a very beautiful variation of lac dye that has us swooning over its rich shade. This extremely strong, refined premium lac extract is the historic red insect dye from Southeast Asia to the Himalayas. The powder is a brilliant red in comparison to our other lac varieties, which are much more purple in appearance. It creates a bright raspberry and fuchsia on both protein and cellulose fibers and is easy to use; no straining required! 25g of premium lac extract will dye approximately 500-750 grams of fiber (1.1 to 1.6 lbs.) a bright pink color. … Read more

Himalayan Rhubarb Extract Powder

Himalayan rhubarb extract is a traditional natural dye from the Himalayan mountains between India and Bhutan. The plant grows in altitudes from 3-5000 meters. It yields a deep golden yellow color from its rhizomes with an alum mordant. Shifts in pH will create more yellow or nearly brick red colors. 100g of Himalayan rhubarb extract will dye approximately 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of fiber. For detailed instructions on how to use it, please see our page on natural dye extracts. Himalayan Rhubarb seems to work best on wool fibers. But we have seen it look pretty glorious on plant-based fibers … Read more

ceriops tagal extract from threads of life

Ceriops Dye Extract from Threads of Life

Ceriops Dye Extract from Threads of Life Ceriops tagal, also known as Indian mangrove, is prized for its tannin-rich bark. Mangroves are widely distributed in Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Indonesia and parts of Australia and the Pacific. They are an important tree in coastal ecosystems. Mangroves are under tremendous environmental stress from herbicide runoff to clear cutting groves for aquaculture. Strong mangrove management is vital to protect them. However, allowing for selective harvest is key to supporting both village economic demands and mangroves. There are controlled mangrove ecosystems that have Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for environmental management and protection. It … Read more