Dye - Gardenia L.ND.GAR

£18.50

(£15.42 Exc. VAT)

A new range of dyes and mordants, to create vibrant natural shades at home.

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Product Code

L.ND.GAR

Brand

Kraftkolour

Information

Gardenia Crassicaulis. Country of Origin: China - Natural dye powder from gardenias which dye to a dull greenish blue.

Mordant protein fibre with 15% WOF Alum. Use 3-4gms dye per 100gms fibre gently at the simmer for 30 - 40 mins. This dye will exhaust onto the fibre.

*** NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE ON CELLULOSE

Before 1856, Natural dyes were used in time honoured techniques (as far back as 1500BC) but once synthetic dyes were invented in 1856, textile dyers and artisans moved from traditional natural dyes to synthetic dyes to colour their cloth and fibre.

They will dye any natural fibre using a handful of non-toxic mordants and additives to help fix the dye and also give you more colour variations. Natural dyeing is very much about reconnecting with the past - apart from using the plant materials you have at hand in your own garden, there are a number of traditional Natural Dyes and extracts including Indigo, Madder, Cochineal and Fustic.

By combining different dyes, mordants and depths of shade, you will produce an amazing palette of deep to subtle pastel colours. We hope you enjoy your Natural Dyeing adventure!

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