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Enjyu Japanese Dye

Enjyu Japanese dye Sophora japonica Enjyu, also known as Japanese Pagoda Tree comes from the flower buds of the Pagoda Tree. The color is a rich yellow and is thought to have more lightfastness than kariyasu and kuchinashi. This is a wonderful shade to use to make green by dyeing first with indigo, washing the fibers, mordanting and then dyeing with enjyu. Extract at 25% wof, which is less than many of the other colors. Enjyu may be used until no color is left to extract from them, or they are a wonderful softer color for bundle dyeing. Multiple extractions … Read more

Weld extract

Weld (Reseda luteola) is the most lightfast of the yellow dyes. Ancient tapestry weavers in Central Asia, Turkey and Europe used the dye. Weld is the brightest and clearest yellow flower dye. In combination with iron, weld creates a rich chartreuse or, when overdyed with indigo, yields a clear lime green. We carry a very fine grade of weld extract that is also certified for organic textile processing in compliance with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). 25g of weld extract will dye approximately 800g (1.75 pounds) of fiber to a dark yellow shade. Adding a pinch of soda ash … Read more

Pomegranate Extract

Pomegranate extract (Punica granatum), is known as anaar in India and granado in Spain. It grows wild in India, Italy, North Africa and China. The pomegranate also serves as a symbol in many cultures. It is a common motif in Christianity, the fruit of choice on the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah, and a recurring token in Greek and Roman mythology. It continues to serve a symbolic purpose in Greek culture, showing up in weddings, funerals, new home purchases, and the new year, serving as a symbol for abundance, fertility, and good luck. Some use pomegranate extract as both a tannin-rich … Read more

Fustic Powder Extract

We are super excited to offer an alternate version of fustic: fustic powder extract. Fustic (Chlorophora tinctoria or Maclura tinctoria) is a tall tropical hardwood that grows from Mexico to Argentina. Fustic is high in tannic acid, which makes it an ideal cotton dye. In fact, it was used in the military to dye the color khaki during World War I. On cotton, it will dye a clear gold and on silk and wool it will dye gold to brown-gold. Fustic also provides a good base for other colors: indigo overdyed with fustic creates an khaki green; combined with madder and … Read more

Iron (ferrous sulfate)

We use iron (ferrous sulfate) as a color changer, darkening or “saddening” natural dyes on protein or cellulose fibers. It also increases lightfastness and acts as a mineral mordant for dark shades. The famous black dye recipes from the 17th and 18th century use generous amounts of iron and tannin. Iron reacts with the tannin in many dyestuffs creating colors ranging from chartreuse green to black, depending on the dye it is combined with. Our iron powder is light green and food grade. Use it either during mordanting or in a post-dye bath. Too much iron can harshen the hand … Read more

Chestnut Extract

Chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a tree native to Southern Europe. People used it historically for tanning leather in Europe and North America. On fibers, chestnut extract yields a soft yellow which is excellent for combining with other colors. In addition, it is great for overdyeing with indigo for a rich teal. The chestnut color yields a warm gray shade with the addition of iron. It is one of those subtle, aromatic dyes that combines with other colors to add an intriguing “pop” to your color palette. 100g of chestnut extract will dye approximately 400g (12 oz) of fiber to a … Read more

Wattle Extract

Wattle is a member of the Acacia family. People use it extensively in leather tanning as it works very well for even coverage and penetration of skins and pelts for tanning. Australia, South Africa and India grow most wattle. They most commonly extract the Black Wattle to create the dye. Natural dyers use wattle extract as one of the rich tannins to create iron-based grays and blacks or to overdye with indigo to create interesting muted greens. The color is a beige with a pink cast. Additionally, it has a characteristic toasty wood smell. For more information on how to … Read more

Myrobalan Extract

Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) is a common dye throughout India. It grows primarily in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is an upright tree with small oval leaves and lovely bright yellow flowers. We often employ it as a mordant prior to creating brown and black on cotton fabrics. Use a higher percentage of myrobalan to yield a brownish yellow. Use a lower percentage to yield a light buff color. Myrobalan extract overdyed with indigo makes a beautiful teal color. 50g of myrobalan extract will dye approximately 500g (1.1 pounds) of fiber to a dark yellow shade. For more details on … Read more

five silver dye rings on a tan fabric background

Yarn Dye Rings

Yarn Dye Rings Sold in sets of 5 rings. Our 7 inch dye rings are a secret weapon for dyers who want to keep their skeins as organized as possible when yarn processing. These handy 7″ dye rings are perfect for holding skeins, wet or dry, for dyeing or for display. They are ideal for organizing yarn for mordanting and dyeing to avoid tangles and all that fussing that we do trying to make the dyed skein look nice again. The rings are 7 inches in diameter with a self hook closure and are made of aluminum. Each ring will … Read more

Osage Orange Sawdust

Osage orange (Maclura pomifora) is native to Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas but has naturalized throughout many other states. It has a yellow heartwood sometimes streaked with red that makes a bright and lightfast yellow dye. Osage was one of the dyes used to make khaki colored uniforms during the first World War. In addition, it was also used as windbreaks called shelterbelts that held down the soil during the great Dust Bowl of the 1920s and 30s. Osage orange trees made natural fence posts in the Great Plains region of the US. It is also planted to prevent soil erosion. … Read more