Plant dye 100g betel nut

Vegetable dye: betel nut
It is available in 100g portions, making it easy to purchase.

In response to customer requests to sell it in smaller quantities, we have started selling it in 100g quantities.

Betel nut is the dried seed of the areca palm, a member of the palm family native to Malaysia.
In Southeast Asian countries, betel nut is traditionally used as tobacco.
It is also used medicinally.
By using alum as mordanting, it will be dyed a grayish pink color.

Only natural fibers such as wool, silk, linen, and cotton can be dyed.
(In the case of synthetic fiber blends, those with a small proportion of synthetic fibers are acceptable.)

Betel nut color sample● The color sample shown is for reference only.
●The actual color may differ slightly.
● The color will also change depending on the amount of dye and mordant.

[Dyeing method]
For 100g of dyed material

① Wash the item to be dyed thoroughly to remove excess oil.

② Dissolve 10g (half) of the enclosed alum in 4 liters of 40°C hot water.
Soak the item to be dyed in the alum solution for 20 minutes (pre-mordant).

③ Meanwhile, add 40g of betel nut (packed in a non-woven fabric bag) to 2L of water and heat.
Dissolve 3g of potassium carbonate in 200ml of hot water and add 100ml of the solution.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and remove the betel nuts.
Repeat this process twice to make a total of 4 liters of betel nut dye solution.

④ Remove the item to be dyed from the alum solution ②, squeeze it out, and then soak it in the betel nut dye solution ③.

⑤ Heat slowly over low heat to 70℃ and then keep for 10 minutes.
When doing so, move the item from time to time to prevent uneven dyeing.

⑥ Turn off the heat and leave it to set the dye. About 1 hour (3-4 hours if you have time).

⑦ After removing the dyed item in the same way as ②, soak it in alum solution for 20 minutes to develop and fix the color (mordant).

⑧ Return the item to be dyed into the dye solution in step ⑤ and heat it again.
Heat slowly over low heat to 65°C and then keep for 10 minutes.

9. Turn off the heat and leave to set the dye. About 30 minutes (1-2 hours if you have time).

10. After that, wash with lukewarm water and dry in a well-ventilated, shady area.

★It's finished.

[Notes]
● When using, wear vinyl gloves or an apron to prevent the liquid from coming into contact with clothing, skin, etc.
● If it adheres to the surface, it will cause discoloration, so please wash it off immediately with water.
●Not for drinking purposes.
● If the product gets into your eyes or mouth, wash your eyes and gargle immediately.
● If you feel pain, consult a doctor.


[About storage]
● Use as soon as possible after opening.
● When storing, keep in a cool, dark place.