{"title":"Wholesale Natural Dyes \u0026 Mordants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oak-gall-16-oz-wholesale-1","title":"Oak Gall - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"Gallnut or Oak Gall is used to mordant cellulose fibers and fabrics before the alum mordant is used. Alum does not combine as readily with cellulose fibers as it does with protein fibers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTannin has a great affinity with cellulose fiber and once mordanted with tannin, alum combines well with the tannin-fiber complex. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGallnuts from the oak tree are the earliest and richest source for natural tannin. They are produced by insects who deposit their eggs in small punctures they make on young branches. As a protection, the tree excretes a tannin rich substance that hardens and forms into a gallnut. These are collected and ground for use as a tannin mordant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGallnuts are used in the leather tanning industry, and for in some medicines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse at 6-8% WOF.","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":716130713611,"sku":"a-ogall-16","price":101.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/oak-gall.jpg?v=1571713861"},{"product_id":"aluminum-sulfate-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Aluminum Sulfate - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collection-header clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rte\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum Sulfate is commonly used as a mordant by Natural dyers of both protein and cellulose fibers. It is used to improve both the lightfastness and washfastness as well as creating bright clear colors. Aluminum Sulfate is technically not an alum although it is commonly referred to as one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rte\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rte\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is safe when handled  properly and relatively inexpensive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rte\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rte\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum sulfate results from the refining of Bauxite which is raw aluminum ore. Sulfuric acid is used during the process to remove most of the impurities such as iron and silica. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rte\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rte\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotassium Alum is created by further purification with potassium. This results in fewer impurities, especially iron and results in brighter colors. Potassium alum is more expensive but preferred by many natural dyers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse at 12-20% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1013293973515,"sku":"a-alum-16","price":8.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/Aluminum_Sulfate_6b41eed8-ba94-4fcc-a4d3-34c5b9247bfe.jpg?v=1571713861"},{"product_id":"potassium-alum-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Potassium Alum - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotassium Aluminum Sulfate is probably the most commonly used mordant by Natural dyers of both protein and cellulose fibers. It is used to improve both the lightfastness and washfastness as well as creating bright clear colors. It is safe when handled properly and relatively inexpensive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum sulfate results from the refining of Bauxite which is raw aluminum ore. Sulfuric acid is used during the process to remove most of the impurities such as iron and silica. Potassium Alum is created by further purification with potassium. This results in fewer impurities, especially iron and results in brighter colors. Potassium alum is more expensive then aluminum sulfate but preferred by many natural dyers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse at 12-20% WOF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1015495098379,"sku":"a-palum-16","price":14.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/potassium-aluminum-sulfate_891a6dfb-ccca-423f-b8f9-bc5a96c8d2eb.jpg?v=1571713861"},{"product_id":"myrobalan-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Myrobalan - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrobalan\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from the ground nuts of the Terminalia chebula tree which grows in south China, Sri Lanka, Burma, Nepal and Thailand. Myrobalan can be used both as a dye and a mordant. As a dye, Myrobalan has a light buttery yellow. It is also high in tannin which makes it a good chose to mordant cellulose fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmount: 20-30% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Soft buttery yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single dip in indigo will result in teal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMordant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrobalan at 15-20% WOF followed by Alum mordant at 15% WOF for protein and cellulose fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd myrobalan powder to the dye or mordant bath, bring bath up to 55ºC (130ºF) and then add fiber. Continue heating bath to a high simmer (approximately 83ºC (180ºF)) hold for one hour. Adding iron (2-4% WOF) to the bath will produce soft lichen greens to deep grey-greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1198447460363,"sku":"a-myrob-16","price":22.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/myrobalan_7e88d853-fbea-49b2-b8c2-ab39b643ec3d.jpg?v=1571713861"},{"product_id":"aluminum-acetate-alum-acetate-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Aluminum Acetate - Alum Acetate - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAluminum Acetate or Alum Acetate \u003c\/b\u003eis a fine white powder that is refined from bauxite and purified using acetic acid to remove impurities. It is primarily used as a mordant for cellulose and bast fibers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMordant at 5-10% WOF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse of a dust mask is highly suggested when working with this mordant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1405666951179,"sku":"a-acetate-16","price":61.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/Aluminum_Acetate_6c9c8f87-5bb0-4bc7-8166-0d883a436cc3.jpg?v=1571713862"},{"product_id":"walnut-hull-ground-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Walnut Hull - Ground - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Black Walnut (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJuglans nigra) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis obtained from the bark of the tree and also from the green husks of the fruit. Walnut is a sustainable dye source that can used with or without a mordant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dye powder is produced from the green hulls of locally sourced walnuts in the North Georgia Mountains. The hull is removed, dried and ground into a medium fine powder.  It can be used alone to produce warm deep taupe's or to give extra depth in combination with other dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye amounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-25% WOF for light shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50-60% WOF for medium shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% WOF for dark shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Madder to produce rich mahoganies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1409596030987,"sku":"a-walnut-pwd-16","price":25.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/ground-walnut_e7b13459-9071-4500-bf38-f27b94cc84a0.jpg?v=1571713862"},{"product_id":"urea-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Urea for Fabric Dyeing | 16 oz","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUrea is an essential auxiliary chemical for anyone working with fiber reactive and synthetic dyes. It acts as a humectant — drawing in and retaining moisture in your fabric during the batching process — which gives your dyes more time to bond with the fiber and results in deeper, more saturated, and more even color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it's used:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTie-dyeing\u003c\/strong\u003e — dissolve in your dye solution to keep fabric moist during the color setting process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect application dyeing\u003c\/strong\u003e — mix into dye paste or solution to extend working time and improve dye strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersion dyeing\u003c\/strong\u003e — can be added to dye baths to enhance color depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUse: Fiber reactive and synthetic dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1418474192907,"sku":"a-urea-16","price":5.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/files\/urea1.jpg?v=1775610452"},{"product_id":"iron-sulfate-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Iron Sulfate - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cspan\u003eIron can be used as a modifier or a mordant. It can be used on all fibers and makes colors darker in tone. It also increases lightfastness and washfastness of the dyed project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis iron powder is light green and food grade. Too much iron can harshen the hand of protein (silk, wool) fibers, so use sparingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiron Sulfate may also be used as the reducing agent in a traditional indigo fermentation vat, often called the “Copperas” vat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also possible to create an iron acetate mordant by combining iron and acetic acid. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1421167853579,"sku":"a-iron-16","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/iron-sulfate_a63777ac-fe40-44d3-8f11-65f74122214a.jpg?v=1571713862"},{"product_id":"copper-sulfate-powder-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Copper Sulfate Powder - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper sulfate, when used as a mordant is similar to iron in darkening the dye colors but it is less harsh on the fibers. Copper sulfate is sometimes listed as copper sulphate or copper vitriol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper sulfate can be used on all fibers and usually improves the color fastness of plant dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper sulfate tends to make colors greener or browner in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1421934723083,"sku":"a-copperP-16","price":10.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/copper-sulfate-powder_0ac45e25-2447-4a11-a87c-9e10673d528c.jpg?v=1571713862"},{"product_id":"copper-sulfate-crystals-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Copper Sulfate Crystals - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper sulfate, when used as a mordant is similar to iron in darkening the dye colors but it is less harsh on the fibers. Copper sulfate is sometimes listed as copper sulphate or copper vitriol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper sulfate can be used on all fibers and usually improves the color fastness of plant dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper sulfate tends to make colors greener or browner in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1422467268619,"sku":"a-copperC-16","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/copper-sulfate-crystals_aadcc70b-674a-4fe0-9f6b-8b3e370e5976.jpg?v=1571713862"},{"product_id":"tartaric-acid-16oz-454g-wholesale","title":"Tartaric Acid - 16oz (454g) - Wholesale","description":"\u003csection id=\"product-area\" class=\"clearfix\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" data-product-id=\"7133273985\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details  \" itemprop=\"offers\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Offer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTartaric acid\u003cspan\u003e can be \u003c\/span\u003ean optional addition to the alum mordant process in natural dyeing. It is used to soften and protect protein fibers and brighten shades. It is used like cream of tartar but will give different shades than cream of tartar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related-products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1681397678091,"sku":"a-tartaric-16","price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/tartaric-acid_b11c8a63-700d-4fce-8669-3b084579f720.jpg?v=1571713863"},{"product_id":"cream-of-tartar-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Cream of Tartar - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003csection id=\"product-area\" class=\"clearfix\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" data-product-id=\"7130580801\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details  \" itemprop=\"offers\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Offer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream of Tartar is the sediment produced in the process of making wine. It is an optional addition to the alum mordant bath and to some dye baths. It is used to soften wool, brighten shades, and point the color of some dyes – such as the fuchsia of cochineal to a true red. Cream of tartar works best with animal or protein fibers and is seldom used with plant or cellulose fibers. Use at 5-6% WOF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related-products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1687979032587,"sku":"a-cot-16","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/cream-of-tartar_f73e4e2a-415c-4c47-9827-0f224cbc1fd3.jpg?v=1571713863"},{"product_id":"soda-ash-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Soda Ash - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"Soda Ash - Sodium Carbonate - Washing Soda - Soda Glass - Soda Ash Fixer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiber reactive dyes used on cellulose fibers needs to be \"fixed\" to the fiber. Soda ash is a mild alkali that allows this reaction to occur. Enough soda ash should be used to get a PH of around 10.5 or all the dye will not adhere to the fiber. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare should be used when using on silk as too much may damage the fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoda ash is also suitable for use as a ceramic Glaze, Glass making, toothpaste, water softener, washing soda and tie dye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarger quantities are available, please contact us for pricing.","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1694389698571,"sku":"a-soda-ash-16","price":4.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/soda-ash_1241e309-83f4-4960-9f0f-c04b6ccc1e7b.jpg?v=1571713863"},{"product_id":"calcium-carbonate-chalk-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Calcium Carbonate - Chalk - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium carbonate (chalk) is a dye additive used adjust the PH of the dye bath and modify the color of natural dyes. It is particularly useful in deepening the colors of natural dyes such as Logwwod, Madder and weld. Calcium carbonate can also be used to fix natural dyes mordanted with aluminum acetate or ferrous sulfate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1802251436043,"sku":"a-chalk-16","price":5.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/calcium-carbonate_8d26a983-781f-4c6f-b02e-299ce65e941c.jpg?v=1571713863"},{"product_id":"oxalic-acid-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Oxalic Acid - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cspan\u003eOxalic acid is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto bleach fibers as well as to modify the Ph of the dye bath.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1810555731979,"sku":"a-oxalic-16","price":8.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/oxalic-acid_02f7ce0b-dc54-4d04-afa6-b2116921fb7d.jpg?v=1571713864"},{"product_id":"madder-root-chopped-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Madder Root - Chopped - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMadder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRubia tinctorium, Rubia cordifolia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorinda citrifolia \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an ancient dye that dates back to 3000BC. It is most frequently used to produce turkey reds, mulberry, orange-red, terracotta, and in combination with other dyes and dyeing procedures can yield crimson, purple, rust, browns, and near black. The primary dye component is alizarin, which is found in the roots of several plants and trees. Madder is cultivated and grows wild throughout India, south east Asia, Turkey, Europe, south China, parts of Africa, Australia and Japan. Madder is a complex dyestuff containing over 20 individual chemical substances. Alizarin is the most important of these because it gives the famous warm Turkey red color. Also present in this wonderful plant is munjistin, purpurin, and a multitude of yellows and browns. Madder is dyed at 35-100% WOF for a medium depth of shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 35-100% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cranberry to Garnett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin mordant at 8% WOF and then alum at 15% WOF, or alum acetate at 8% WOF for cellulose fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMadder develops to its deepest and richest reds in hard water – water containing calcium and magnesium salts is ideal. If the water is soft add calcium carbonate (a single Tum’s tablet to 4 litres of water works well). Add dye material to dye pot and cover with water. Bring up to about 60ºC (140ºF) and hold for an hour. Add fibres and continue cooking for another 1-2 hours. For clear reds do not let the temperature go above 72ºC (160ºF). At higher temperatures the browns of the madder plant come out and dull the colour. The madder dyebath can be reused two or three times for lighter shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause of the different dye components present in the madder plant, the dyer can coax many colors out and onto the cloth by manipulating the mordanting process, the pH, the temperature, and the dye process. There are hundreds of madder recipes used historically that are intriguing to try including one from Turkey which brings out the purpurin from madder and gives a purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMadder, in combination with cochineal yields a true red, with iron yields garnet, bright orange with alum and cream of tartar, brick red with alum mordant and a higher heat, the addition of acetic acid or vinegar plus iron will push the color to a rich brownish-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2256389013515,"sku":"a-madder-root-16","price":46.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/chopped-madd-root_b9cdc8c7-0ffd-4d97-b872-0ad707be61c0.jpg?v=1571713864"},{"product_id":"madder-rubia-tinctorium-powder-16-oz-wholesale-1","title":"Madder - Rubia Tinctorium - Powder - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMadder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRubia tinctorium, Rubia cordifolia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorinda citrifolia \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an ancient dye that dates back to 3000BC. It is most frequently used to produce turkey reds, mulberry, orange-red, terracotta, and in combination with other dyes and dyeing procedures can yield crimson, purple, rust, browns, and near black. The primary dye component is alizarin, which is found in the roots of several plants and trees. Madder is cultivated and grows wild throughout India, south east Asia, Turkey, Europe, south China, parts of Africa, Australia and Japan. Madder is a complex dyestuff containing over 20 individual chemical substances. Alizarin is the most important of these because it gives the famous warm Turkey red color. Also present in this wonderful plant is munjistin, purpurin, and a multitude of yellows and browns. Madder is dyed at 35-100% WOF for a medium depth of shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 35-100% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cranberry to Garnett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin mordant at 8% WOF and then alum at 15% WOF, or alum acetate at 8% WOF for cellulose fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMadder develops to its deepest and richest reds in hard water – water containing calcium and magnesium salts is ideal. If the water is soft add calcium carbonate (a single Tum’s tablet to 4 litres of water works well). Add dye material to dye pot and cover with water. Bring up to about 60ºC (140ºF) and hold for an hour. Add fibres and continue cooking for another 1-2 hours. For clear reds do not let the temperature go above 72ºC (160ºF). At higher temperatures the browns of the madder plant come out and dull the colour. The madder dyebath can be reused two or three times for lighter shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause of the different dye components present in the madder plant, the dyer can coax many colors out and onto the cloth by manipulating the mordanting process, the pH, the temperature, and the dye process. There are hundreds of madder recipes used historically that are intriguing to try including one from Turkey which brings out the purpurin from madder and gives a purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMadder, in combination with cochineal yields a true red, with iron yields garnet, bright orange with alum and cream of tartar, brick red with alum mordant and a higher heat, the addition of acetic acid or vinegar plus iron will push the color to a rich brownish-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2258644631563,"sku":"a-madder-rt-16","price":34.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/madder---rubia-tinctorium_d398f20d-fc53-4817-8216-e2e9fb6a5f68.jpg?v=1571713864"},{"product_id":"lac-extract-16oz-wholesale","title":"Lac Extract - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLac Extract\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  –  a red dye extract from the scale insect\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaccifer lacca\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can found \u003c\/span\u003ethroughout India, south east Asia, Nepal and south China. It is harvested from both wild and cultivated means. The female lac insects invade host trees and secretes a resin that contains the red dye. The resin is harvested and taken off the branches and is known as stick lac. The resin contains both shellac and dye. The dye is extracted from the resin and the remaining shellac is further refined into other products. The colors are similar to cochineal but softer and warmer in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 5-8% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: crimsons, burgundy reds and deep purples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMordant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 8% WOF for cellulose fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin mordant at 8% WOF and then alum at 15% WOF, or alum acetate at 8% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing: Dissolve extract in water and simmer with fiber for 45-60  minutes. For the richest colors, leave the dye pot to soak over night. Lac dye is very sensitive to change in pH and develops to its fullest color potential with the addition of cream of tartar at 6% WOF. For plum purples, add an alkali such as cream of tarter. For blackened purples, add ferrous sulfate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2267237154827,"sku":"a-lac-16","price":157.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/lac_0c63d38c-7df5-45aa-8d80-b98e8ad73a6e.jpg?v=1571713864"},{"product_id":"logwood-purple-extract-16oz-wholesale","title":"Logwood Purple Extract - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e Logwood is derived from the heartwood of the logwood tree (Haematoxylon campechianum). It yields deep rich red purples to orchid blues depending on concentration and type of mordants used. Logwwod has been use a dye source since the 16th century. The logwwod tree is native to mexico, central america and portions of South America and India. Deep blacks can be obtained with the use of ferrous sulfate. Logwood develops best in a hard water dye bath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 0.1-1% WOF Extract, 15-20% WOF chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Purple and purple shades, grey and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: moderate (dramatically improved with use of iron)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMordant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 8% WOF for cellulose fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin mordant at 8% WOF and then alum at 15% WOF, or alum acetate at 8% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChips: Cover the chips with boiling water and let soak overnight. Remove the chips, add addition water to cover fiber and simmer at around 170 degrees but not more than 180 degrees for an hour. For Rich colors, leave the fibers to soak overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtract: Mix the extract in a small container of hot but not boiling water. Once thoroughly mixed, add to the dye bath and simmer for 45 minutes. For rich colors, allow the dye bath to cool overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple-Navy: add 6% WOF of cream of tarter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreyGreens: Add osage orange or fustic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurples: Add cochineal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowns: Add cutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy: dip in indigo bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreys and black: add ferrous sulfate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2286213333003,"sku":"a-logwoodP-16","price":185.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/logwood-extract_a0e05660-44b5-4f4c-8a20-e166b9f56ce3.jpg?v=1571713864"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-extract-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Pomegranate Extract - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte special\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eextract and powder comes from the rinds of pomegranates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePunica granatum. \u003c\/i\u003eIt is high in tannin and improves the light and washfastness of any dye with which it is mixed. It can be used as both a dye and a mordant.\u003cspan\u003e The age of the fruit affects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe color of the dye: the less ripe the fruit, the greener the yellow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 5-8% WOF Extract, 15-20% WOF Powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor:Soft yellows to green-yellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMordant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 8% WOF for cellulose fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd extract or powder to a small container. Add hot water and mix thoroughly until all the dye material has dissolved or dispersed into the water. Add mixture to dye pot with fiber and enough water to cover the fiber being dyed. Simmer for approximately 1 hour. For best results, let the dye bath cool overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCement grey: Add ferrous sulfate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoss green: Add ferrous sulfate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightened Yellows: Add turmeric. Also increases lightfastness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2292932870155,"sku":"a-pom-16","price":64.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/pomegranate_53dca88e-8225-4a45-8c8a-80d90a153f8b.jpg?v=1571713864"},{"product_id":"gum-tragacanth-powder-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Gum Tragacanth Powder - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural thickening agent (polysaccharide) obtained from the sap of the Astragalus. Gum tragacanth is excellent for thickening natural dyes for hand painting. It is also the best thickener for vat dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct form: Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2293792800779,"sku":"a-trag-16","price":22.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/gum-tragacanth_d8dd6801-ac1c-431d-9a36-b37585c8d642.jpg?v=1571713864"},{"product_id":"gum-arabic-powder-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Gum Arabic Powder - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eGum Arabic is a thickener and binder for many natural dyes, synthetic dyes, paints and pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct form: Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2294207152139,"sku":"a-arabic-16","price":47.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/gum-arabic_742a9ada-50d8-4dac-bd80-3b40044a0abd.jpg?v=1571713864"},{"product_id":"guar-gum-powder-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Guar Gum Powder - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdetails\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuar gum is natural thickener derived from Guar beans. It is stable in highly acidic conditions. It is a good thickener for acid dyes and for mordants used in natural dying processes. It works great for block printing and screen printing. It is an excellent thickener for devore paste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdetails\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdetails\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct form: Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdetails\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productdetails\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-header clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2294487449611,"sku":"a-guar-16","price":15.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/guar-gum_06b3d795-5c76-4d1e-b2f5-53aac6378dda.jpg?v=1571713865"},{"product_id":"cutch-extract-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Cutch Extract 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eCutch Extract is produced by soaking the wood of the Acacia Catechu tree in hot water until a syrupy liquid emerges. It is then dries and ground into a fine powder. It ca be found throughout India, Burma, Indonesia and Peru. This extract is easily soluble in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 20-50% WOF for a medium depth of shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: brown, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: Excelent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMordant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for cellulose fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin mordant is not required. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve the powdered cutch in boiling water and add it to dye bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper colors can be achieved by first soaking the cutch extract in a weak mixture of caustic soda.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 tsp lye or sodium hydroxide to 1 gallon of water. Soak for 1 hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd more water and neutralize with acetic acid or vinegar to pH7. Add this neutral solution to the dye bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd fibers to the dye bath and simmer at low temperature for 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutch does not easily exhaust and dyebaths can be used multiple times for lighter shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant yields toffee browns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe addition of iron at 2-4% WOF yields chocolate browns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoda ash rinse will redden the cutch color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddition of 2% WOF hydrogen peroxide during the final 15 minutes of dyeing will darken cutch considerably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllowing the fiber to cool down and sit in the dye bath overnight will give the darkest shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2295487954955,"sku":"a-cutch-16","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/cutch.jpg?v=1571713865"},{"product_id":"onion-peel-16oz-wholesale-1","title":"Onion Peel - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnion Peel\u003c\/b\u003e  –  Onion skins have long been a great dye source. The problem is getting enough onion skins to make a good dye bath. Now that problem has been solved with this great natural powder. This dye powder creates an earthy range of colors depending on the mordant used and the concentration of dye powder. Protein fibers such as wool or silk will yield medium nutmeg browns, rosewood brown, russet brown, light bronze or terracotta. Cellulose fibers such as cotton, bamboo and silk yield champagne, pale oink and silver pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 50-100% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: \u003cspan\u003eProtein fibers such as wool or silk will yield medium nutmeg browns, rosewood brown, russet brown, light bronze or terracotta. Cellulose fibers such as cotton, bamboo and silk yield champagne, pale oink and silver pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMordant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 8% WOF for cellulose fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin mordant at 8% WOF and then alum at 15% WOF, or alum acetate at 8% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing: .Place the onion peel in a muslin bag or similar and simmer at 180 deg F for 45 to 60 minutes. The onion peel can be placed directly in the dye bath if you dont have a muslin or similar bag but more cleanup may be necessary. Add the material to be dyed and simmer (175 deg F) for 60 to 90 minutes or until desired color is reached. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3389863919627,"sku":"a-onion-16","price":62.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/onion-peel_ebffd17e-48b9-491d-bc63-11b6a1ed56e0.jpg?v=1571713865"},{"product_id":"chestnut-extract-16oz-wholesale-1","title":"Chestnut Extract - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003csection id=\"product-area\" class=\"clearfix\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" data-product-id=\"7130869889\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details  \" itemprop=\"offers\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Offer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"module description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChestnut Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e - Chestnut trees grow in many parts of the world and contain a great source of tannin. They dye a warm brown color. This dye is also well known for it’s ability to dye silk black with the addition of logwood and an iron mordant. Dyeing: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related-products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMordanting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euse alum mordant at 15% WOF for both protein and cellulose fibers (there is enough tannin in chestnut so mordanting with tannin may not required).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use extract on mordanted fiber at 5-10% WOF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3938139602955,"sku":"a-chestnutx-16","price":46.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/chestnut-extract.jpg?v=1571713867"},{"product_id":"himalayan-rhubarb-16oz-wholesale","title":"Himalayan Rhubarb - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHimalayan rhubarb\u003c\/strong\u003e is a conventional natural dye used for textile. It makes bright yellow colour and obtains an odoriferous property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dye is manufactured from the dried rhizome and roots of a Rheum Emodi. Dye is extracted in an aqueous medium from dry powdered materials. The dye gives golden yellow shades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4103278755851,"sku":"a-himrhubarb-16","price":33.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/himalayan-rhubarb_885e1532-7e6e-4b1b-97c4-812880e2154f.jpg?v=1571713881"},{"product_id":"kamala-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Kamala - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKamala\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a powdery substance obtained from the fruit of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMallotus philippinensis\u003c\/i\u003e, a small evergreen that is also known as the monkey-face tree (because monkeys are said to rub their faces in the fruit). Kamala is found throughout tropical India. Kamala dye is very similar in behavior and color to annatto. Kamala dyes golden yellows to tangerines with moderate lightfastness on cotton.  Lightly deeper shades are obtained on protein fibres. When iron is added deep moss green is obtained. Over or under dyed with indigo produces forest greens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMordanting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euse alum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibres. For cellulose mordant with tannin at 8% WOF and then alum at 15%, or alum acetate at 8%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKamala is not very soluble in water, so it is necessary to extract the colourant before dyeing. To extract with alcohol, soak the powder with twice its volume of isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. Let stand for 2 hours stirring occasionally. Add the alcohol\/kamala mixture to the dyebath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo extract with soda ash, mix the Kamala powder with half of its weight of soda ash in twice its volume of water. Let stand  stirring occasionally. Add the entire mixture to the dyebath.  After dyeing rinse first with a vinegar solution and then thoroughly with water. Kamala dyes a beautiful orange yellow on silk and wool. It dyes lighter yellow shades on cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4107334844427,"sku":"a-kamala-16","price":23.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/kamala_94b12ab6-97e4-45fa-9a4f-b58da3cc0c58.jpg?v=1571713882"},{"product_id":"tannic-acid-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Tannic Acid - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTannin or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003etannic acid is used to assist the mordants of cellulose fibers and fabrics. Alum does not bond with cellulose fibers as well as it does with protein fibers. However, tannin bonds well with cellulose. and once treated with tannin, alum will combine with the tannin-fiber complex. Many dyestuffs contain tannin (black oak, pomegranate, cutch, fustic, etc) and do not need an additional tannin.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a blend of tannins mainly composed of quebracho and sumac, which will leave a soft red-brown color on the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTannins can be clear or they can add color to the fiber, and this is an important consideration when selecting a tannin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear Tannins: “Gallic” - Gallnut, Tara, some Sumacs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Tannins: “Ellegic” – Myrobalan, Pomegranate, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-Brown Tannins: “Catechic” – Cutch, Quebracho, Tea leaves, and some Sumacs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4115117604875,"sku":"a-tannic-16","price":49.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/tannic-acid_6da9bffa-fd30-4dbf-9430-6e20902f11c9.jpg?v=1571713882"},{"product_id":"glaubers-salt-16oz-wholesale","title":"Glauber's Salt - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlauber's salt (Sodium Sulfate) serves as a levelling agent by dispersing the dye evenly throughout the fiber. Also gives intensity to colors containing Turquoise and helps with washfastness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4120602247179,"sku":"a-glaubers-16","price":6.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/glaubers-salt_fc509e2f-3fb6-4106-9d49-aec0f21188c7.jpg?v=1571713882"},{"product_id":"spirulina-16oz-wholesale","title":"Spirulina - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpirulina - Super food, soap dye and natural dye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpirulina is a non-toxic blue-green algae that is grown in open-channel, shallow, man-made raceway ponds. Paddle wheels move the water to accelerate growth while growers continually add clean, fresh water and nutrients to the ponds to keep the spirulina thriving. When ready, the spirulina is harvested with filters, washed in fresh water, and then dried by spray drying machines. This spirulina is non-irradiated and non-GMO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpirulina is a wonderful natural soap colorant that will give your product a light to dark bluish green hue. Spirulina soap making is a ton of fun and will produce absolutely gorgeous naturally colored bars of soap. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12738836693072,"sku":"a-spir-16","price":33.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/spirulina_fd8e0334-4384-4c3a-9082-039e06347cc8.jpg?v=1571713884"},{"product_id":"ground-turmeric-16oz-wholesale","title":"Ground Turmeric - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurmeric is one of the easiest Dyes to work with. A great dye for beginners, it works especially well on animal or plant-based fibers such as silk, wool and cotton, and easily fixes itself to the material with or without a mordant, ranging from bright yellow with no mordant to dark green with an iron modifier. Another plus: it’s a dye that does not require heat – cold water works well for turmeric, and for darker and more orange shades, heat can be applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Indian saffron, Turmeric has been used in Indian cuisine for thousands of years and is found in many foods as a food coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12745525428304,"sku":"a-turm-16","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/turmeric_80af6b84-25b2-4895-b370-8c2291a8d429.jpg?v=1571713884"},{"product_id":"madder-rubia-cordifolia-powder-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Madder - Rubia Cordifolia - Powder - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMadder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRubia tinctorium, Rubia cordifolia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorinda citrifolia \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an ancient dye that dates back to 3000BC. It is most frequently used to produce turkey reds, mulberry, orange-red, terracotta, and in combination with other dyes and dyeing procedures can yield crimson, purple, rust, browns, and near black. The primary dye component is alizarin, which is found in the roots of several plants and trees. Madder is cultivated and grows wild throughout India, south east Asia, Turkey, Europe, south China, parts of Africa, Australia and Japan. Madder is a complex dyestuff containing over 20 individual chemical substances. Alizarin is the most important of these because it gives the famous warm Turkey red color. Also present in this wonderful plant is munjistin, purpurin, and a multitude of yellows and browns. Madder is dyed at 35-100% WOF for a medium depth of shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 35-100% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cranberry to Garnett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin mordant at 8% WOF and then alum at 15% WOF, or alum acetate at 8% WOF for cellulose fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMadder develops to its deepest and richest reds in hard water – water containing calcium and magnesium salts is ideal. If the water is soft add calcium carbonate (a single Tum’s tablet to 4 litres of water works well). Add dye material to dye pot and cover with water. Bring up to about 60ºC (140ºF) and hold for an hour. Add fibres and continue cooking for another 1-2 hours. For clear reds do not let the temperature go above 72ºC (160ºF). At higher temperatures the browns of the madder plant come out and dull the colour. The madder dyebath can be reused two or three times for lighter shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause of the different dye components present in the madder plant, the dyer can coax many colors out and onto the cloth by manipulating the mordanting process, the pH, the temperature, and the dye process. There are hundreds of madder recipes used historically that are intriguing to try including one from Turkey which brings out the purpurin from madder and gives a purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMadder, in combination with cochineal yields a true red, with iron yields garnet, bright orange with alum and cream of tartar, brick red with alum mordant and a higher heat, the addition of acetic acid or vinegar plus iron will push the color to a rich brownish-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12848985899088,"sku":"a-madder-rc-16","price":25.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/madder---rubia-cordifolia_c575edca-f90c-4f25-87bb-1929a8476f33.jpg?v=1571713884"},{"product_id":"gum-tragacanth-powder-1kg-wholesale","title":"Gum Tragacanth Powder - 1kg - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural thickening agent (polysaccharide) obtained from the sap of the Astragalus. 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It is also the best thickener for vat dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct form: Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19399585005648,"sku":"a-trag-35","price":50.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/gum-tragacanth_03c6d882-c0b9-488f-8b98-f853c56e1342.jpg?v=1571713884"},{"product_id":"citric-acid-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Citric Acid - 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eCitric acid is a mild acid derived from citrus fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCitric acid is used in natural dyes, cheese making and soap making as well as other processes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn natural dyes it is used as a color modifier and to change the PH of the dye bath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21704123875408,"sku":"a-citric-16","price":14.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/citric-acid_bd23a0ac-1153-4f65-97e2-d499c79184a4.jpg?v=1571713885"},{"product_id":"cochineal-whole-16oz-wholesale","title":"Cochineal - Whole - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eCochineal is the female insect of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDactylopius coccus that \u003c\/i\u003ecolonize the prickly pear (nopal) cactus native to Mexico, Central and South America and the Canary Islands. Peru is currently the primary export country. This dye can be found in food, drugs and cosmetics. Cochineal has excellent light and washfastness and produces a powerful range of fuchsias, reds and purples. The dye is sensitive to pH and color changes can be achieved with different mordants and varying the pH of the dyebath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCochineal is naturally a very concentrated dye. 3-8% WOF is all thats needed for a medium depth of shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMordanting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein Fibers: use alum mordant at 15% WOF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellulose mordant with tannin at 8% WOF and then alum at 15%, or alum acetate at 8%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding cream of tartar at 6% WOF to the alum mordanting bath or the dyebath will shift the color more towards Christmas red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding iron at 2-4% WOF to either the mordanting bath or the dye bath will shift the color towards purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The color needs to be extracted from the dried insects before dyeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently grind the insects in a blender or use a mortar and pestle to crush them to a fine powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the powder into a saucepan and cover with 2 to 3 inches of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil for 30 minutes and then strain the liquid and set aside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cochineal pulp back in the saucepan and again cover with water and repeat step 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd this decanting to the first decanting and repeat step 2 a couple more more times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperly dispose of the remaining pulp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe combined decantings can now be used to make a dyebath. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCochineal is sensitive to pH. A rich red can be shifted to orange with the addition of an acid (vinegar, citric acid or other acid modifier) and to a deep fuschia with the addition of an alkaline (soda ash, baking soda or alkaline modifier). 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It is traditionally cultivated throughout Europe as a yellow dye plant it still flourishes on embankments or beside railways and roads. Weld gives strong intense yellows which are clear and bright. The strength of these colors makes weld a good choice for over dyeing with indigo to obtain teals and greens. can be dyed at 30-50% WOF for a medium depth of shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMordanting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein Fibers: use alum mordant at 15% WOF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellulose Fibers mordant with tannin at 8% WOF and then alum at 15%, or alum acetate at 8%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epour boiling water over the plant material and allow to stand overnight. Add more water and bring the pot to a simmer but not more than 160 F as too high a temperature will dull the yellow. Strain off the dye liquor into the dye bath. The plant material can be reuses two or three times for light shades. Add the fiber to the dye bath and simmer below 160 F for about one hour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWeld develops best in slightly hard water. Adding finely ground chalk (or a Tum’s tablet – 1 to each 4 liters of water) brightens the weld color, especially if there is no lime in the local water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28192203014224,"sku":"a-weld-chopped-16","price":58.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/chopped-weld_3c6a21cf-8fc6-424b-9b12-63378590f7c5.jpg?v=1571713888"},{"product_id":"tara-extract-16oz-wholesale","title":"Tara Extract - 16oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003cp\u003eTara (Caesalpinea spinoza) is a small thorny tree that grows wild in South America and North Africa. The fruit pods on the tara plant are rich pyrogallic acid as well as small amounts of catechin derivatives. Tara \u003cspan\u003edoes not oxidize easily thanks to its low content of free gallic acid. It can be used as a mordant and it can also be used to make dyes using ferric salts.. It is often used for vegetable tanned leathers that need to be light-resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28246548807760,"sku":"a-tara-extract-16","price":66.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/tara-extract_33c55978-9666-42f7-8207-5ff5122374f3.jpg?v=1571713888"},{"product_id":"sumac-gallnut-extract-16-oz","title":"Sumac Gallnut Extract - 16 oz","description":"Sumach Gallnut is a natural extract that is produced from the Chinese Gallnut and has been especially developed for the textile industry. This material is very high hydrolysables tannin and yields very low color making this a perfect mordant lighter dye colors. Sumac gallnut is a yellowish granular powder with very little dust. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chinese sumach is a shrub of 2 to 10 m tall. It is common of the Northeastern India, in China, Japan, Korea and Indonesia. Galls are caused by the sting of an insect on leaves or petioles.","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32777324757072,"sku":"a-sumac-gallnut-extract-16","price":91.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/sumachgallnutextract_0530901b-f681-4745-aace-e2f0b1a95c0b.jpg?v=1597669135"},{"product_id":"madder-rubia-cordifolia-extract-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Madder - Rubia Cordifolia - EXTRACT- 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMadder Extract - Rubia Cordifolia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMadder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRubia tinctorium, Rubia cordifolia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorinda citrifolia \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an ancient dye that dates back to 3000BC. It is most frequently used to produce turkey reds, mulberry, orange-red, terracotta, and in combination with other dyes and dyeing procedures can yield crimson, purple, rust, browns, and near black. The primary dye component is alizarin, which is found in the roots of several plants and trees. Madder is cultivated and grows wild throughout India, south east Asia, Turkey, Europe, south China, parts of Africa, Australia and Japan. Madder is a complex dyestuff containing over 20 individual chemical substances. Alizarin is the most important of these because it gives the famous warm Turkey red color. Also present in this wonderful plant is munjistin, purpurin, and a multitude of yellows and browns. Madder is dyed at 35-100% WOF for a medium depth of shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 5% WOF, Less for lighter shades and more for darker shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cranberry to Garnett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin mordant at 8% WOF and then alum at 15% WOF, or alum acetate at 8% WOF for cellulose fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMadder develops to its deepest and richest reds in hard water – water containing calcium and magnesium salts is ideal. If the water is soft add calcium carbonate (a single Tum’s tablet to 4 litres of water works well). Add dye material to dye pot and cover with water. Bring up to about 60ºC (140ºF) and hold for an hour. Add fibres and continue cooking for another 1-2 hours. For clear reds do not let the temperature go above 72ºC (160ºF). At higher temperatures the browns of the madder plant come out and dull the colour. The madder dyebath can be reused two or three times for lighter shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause of the different dye components present in the madder plant, the dyer can coax many colors out and onto the cloth by manipulating the mordanting process, the pH, the temperature, and the dye process. There are hundreds of madder recipes used historically that are intriguing to try including one from Turkey which brings out the purpurin from madder and gives a purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMadder, in combination with cochineal yields a true red, with iron yields garnet, bright orange with alum and cream of tartar, brick red with alum mordant and a higher heat, the addition of acetic acid or vinegar plus iron will push the color to a rich brownish-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cupid Falls Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33001463054416,"sku":"a-madder-rc-extract-16","price":63.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2107\/7149\/products\/madder---rubia-cordifolia---extract_aed5b4bc-b977-4054-bdbe-a0356e18f5ba.jpg?v=1607343753"},{"product_id":"madder-rubia-tinctorium-extract-16-oz-wholesale","title":"Madder - Rubia Tinctorium - EXTRACT- 16 oz - Wholesale","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMadder Extract - Rubia Tinctorium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMadder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRubia tinctorium, Rubia cordifolia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorinda citrifolia \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an ancient dye that dates back to 3000BC. It is most frequently used to produce turkey reds, mulberry, orange-red, terracotta, and in combination with other dyes and dyeing procedures can yield crimson, purple, rust, browns, and near black. The primary dye component is alizarin, which is found in the roots of several plants and trees. Madder is cultivated and grows wild throughout India, south east Asia, Turkey, Europe, south China, parts of Africa, Australia and Japan. Madder is a complex dyestuff containing over 20 individual chemical substances. Alizarin is the most important of these because it gives the famous warm Turkey red color. Also present in this wonderful plant is munjistin, purpurin, and a multitude of yellows and browns. Madder is dyed at 35-100% WOF for a medium depth of shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Amount: 5% WOF, Less for lighter shades and more for darker shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cranberry to Garnett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash fastness: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlum mordant at 15% WOF for protein fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannin mordant at 8% WOF and then alum at 15% WOF, or alum acetate at 8% WOF for cellulose fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMadder develops to its deepest and richest reds in hard water – water containing calcium and magnesium salts is ideal. If the water is soft add calcium carbonate (a single Tum’s tablet to 4 litres of water works well). Add dye material to dye pot and cover with water. Bring up to about 60ºC (140ºF) and hold for an hour. Add fibres and continue cooking for another 1-2 hours. For clear reds do not let the temperature go above 72ºC (160ºF). At higher temperatures the browns of the madder plant come out and dull the colour. The madder dyebath can be reused two or three times for lighter shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause of the different dye components present in the madder plant, the dyer can coax many colors out and onto the cloth by manipulating the mordanting process, the pH, the temperature, and the dye process. 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