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Aquarelle Tannin Liquid

Aquarelle Tannin Liquid is an easy to use liquid natural dye that is considered a “light” tannin. Liquid tannin comes from gall nuts, which contain approximately 50-60% tannin. When used as a mordant, it does not significantly alter the color of other natural dyes. It creates a soft purple color with iron or a light buff by itself. For more details, please see our page on how to use liquid dyes. Each Aquarelle liquid natural dye is pre-extracted from a leaf, root, bark or other natural source. They combine easily and produce beautiful shades. Thicken with print paste thickener. After … Read more

Aquarelle Myrobalan Liquid

Aquarelle Myrobalan Liquid is an easy to use liquid natural dye that creates a soft butter yellow color. For information on how to use it, please see our liquid dye instruction page. Each Aquarelle liquid natural dye is pre-extracted from a leaf, root, bark or other natural source. In addition, they combine easily and produce beautiful shades. Thicken with print paste thickener. After that, use for printing, painting and other surface design applications. People commonly use myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) as a dye throughout India. It grows primarily in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is an upright tree with small … Read more

Aquarelle Cutch Liquid

Aquarelle Cutch Liquid (Acacia catechu) is the rich reddish brown color seen in Indian textiles. It is both a dyestuff and tanning agent and has been used in India since ancient times. Aquarelle cutch liquid is an easy to use liquid natural dye that creates a soft brown. Alum mordants tend to turn cutch yellow. So if you are seeking a deep chocolate shade, mordant with iron. After that, dye with 20% cutch on the weight of fiber (WOF) for a beautiful brown shade. For more details on using liquid cutch, please see our how to page on liquid dyes. … 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

Aquarelle Pomegranate Liquid

Liquid Pomegranate is an easy to use liquid natural dye. It creates a bronze yellow or a beautiful olive green shade with iron. For detailed instructions, please visit our page on how to use liquid dyes. Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is known as anaar in India and granado in Spain. It grows wild in India, Italy, North Africa and China. People use pomegranate in India as both a tannin-rich mordant and as a dye. Each Aquarelle liquid natural dye is pre-extracted from a leaf, root, bark or other natural source. They combine easily. In addition, they produce beautiful shades. Thicken with … Read more

Aquarelle Himalayan Rhubarb Liquid

Aquarelle Himalayan Rhubarb Liquid is an easy to use liquid natural dye that creates a beautiful gold or brown on natural fibers. Shifts in pH will create more yellow or nearly brick red colors. It makes a wonderful olive green when combined with Saxon Blue in the dye pot. For more information on using liquid dyes, please see our how to page. Please note: Aquarelle Himalayan rhubarb liquid works best with wool and protein fibers, and is less intense on cellulose fibers. Himalayan rhubarb is a traditional natural dye from the Himalayan mountains between India and Bhutan. The plant grows … Read more

Aquarelle Liquid Indigo – Saxon Blue

The legendary Aquarelle Liquid Indigo – Saxon Blue is now available to natural dyers. First created in Germany in the 1740s, it is made from natural indigo converted with a strong acid to mimic an acid-type dye. It is not a vat dye and you do not use it like vatted indigo. It is an easy and marvelous color for wool fibers. Saxon blue is greener than traditional vatted indigo. In addition, it is a great base for teal, aqua, cornflower, periwinkle, lilac and medium value purple. To use, simply measure out the amount of liquid indigo and add to … Read more

Video: Live Q&A On Aquarelle Liquid Dyes

We have lots of people that buy our Aquarelle liquid dyes and just as many with questions on how to use them. Each Aquarelle liquid natural dye is pre-extracted from a leaf, root, bark or other natural source and can combine easily to produce beautiful shades. They can also be used to thicken with Print Paste Thickener for printing, painting and other surface design applications.Watch the video recording here to learn something new! FEEDBACK FRIDAY questions on liquid dyes: Do you mix your liquid dyes together in the pot or always dye one first then overdye with the darker color? … Read more

Frequently Asked Questions About Aquarelle Liquid Natural Dyes

Are Aquarelle dyes natural? Yes, the dyes are from natural sources such as leaves, bark, fruit rinds, insects and roots. Several of the dyes are made from food processing waste products, such as pomegranate skins and Ayurvedic medicine. All the dyes and auxiliaries were evaluated for organic textile processing and have a certificate from Control Union that they comply with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Is the Liquid Indigo really Saxon Blue? Yes. The liquid indigo is an improved version of Saxon Blue (also called indigo carmine), which was first created around 1740. The color is a distinctive turquoise … Read more