Model: powdered-dye-cutch
Cutch (Acacia catechu) is common in India and Burma, and is the rich reddish brown color seen in Indian textiles. It will give good results on all fibres.
The addition of 10% hydrogen peroxide or 2% dissolved soda ash in the dyebath will dramatically deepen the color. Cutch combined with iron will ..
$9.90
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Model: natural-dyes-booklet
An excellent 50 page booklet for beginners and experienced dyers alike.
Gives clear instructions on dyeing, with recipes and examples of the colour palettes available when using natural dyes...
$35.00
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Model: powdered-dye-fustic
On cottons this will dye gold, and on silk and protein fibres will give colours from gold to orange.
Use at 1-10% of weight of fibre...
$7.70
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Model: powdered-dye-himalayan-rhubarb
Himalayan Rhubarb will yield a deep golden yellow with an alum mordant. 50 g will dye 500 g of fibre...
$17.60
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Model: powdered-dye-lac
Dyes pink, crimson and burgundy.
25 g Lac will dye 250 g of wool to its darkest colour.
Instructions provided...
$24.20
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Model: powdered-dye-logwood
Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum) originates from and is naturalised throughout Central America.
Logwood yields a rich, deep purple, but by itself is not particularly lightfast, so keep from bright sunlight. With added iron, its lightfastness increases and the color darkens.
10 g of Logwood extr..
$13.20
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Model: powdered-dye-madder
Madder is one of the oldest traditional dyes giving a range of reds and corals. Madder can be used with alum to obtain brick reds and rusty oranges, or with cochineal to obtain a true red.
With alum and cream of tartar the colour shifts towards orange...
$29.70
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Model: powdered-dye-quebracho-red
Quebracho Red is more suitable for dyeing cellulose fibres, and will give colours ranging from peach pink to a darker brown rose.
50 g will dye 500 g of fibre...
$11.55
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Model: powdered-dye-walnut
This dye is extracted from walnut hulls and gives a rich brown. A mordant is not needed, but alum can be used to alter the colour. To develop the colour, the extract needs to be simmered for 2 hours and left overnight before adding the fibre.
50 g walnut extract dyes up to 250 g wool to a dark shad..
$9.90
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Model: powdered-dye-weld
Weld is the most lightfast of the yellow dyes, and the brightest and clearest yellow flower dye with a distinct green caste. Lime green can be obtained in combination with indigo.
Our powdered weld extract is extremely potent, and 10 g will dye approximately 300 g of fibre to a dark shade...
$19.80
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Model: notepad
A 50 page notepad featuring an unobtrusive alpaca design, approximately 21 cm × 7 cm...
$4.50
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Model: soysilk
This beautiful honey coloured soysilk is a natural protein fibre from processing of soybeans, giving a new use for a waste product. Once spun, it is soft, warm, drapes well and is delightful to wear.
If you enjoy spinning silk, then you will also enjoy spinning this new fibre. With a staple length ..
$5.50
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