Indian madder plant dye 100g

Indian madder plant dye 100g

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.

Among the two plants that produce the same red colour, safflower and safflower, madder has been used for the longest time and is one of the oldest plant dyes used by mankind.
There is a poem in the Manyoshu that goes, "Akane sasu..." and since it is a pillow word for "sun" (day), "hiru" (daytime), and "shine," it describes the color of the sun shining brightly on a clear day, like a red with a slight hint of yellow.
The colors are magnificent yet delicate, like an autumn sunset.

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.)

Indian madder color sample

● The color samples shown are 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 alum in 4L 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 Indian madder (located in the enclosed non-woven bag) to 2L of water and heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and remove the Indian madder.
Repeat this process twice to make a total of 4 litres of madder dye solution.

④ Remove the item from the alum solution ②, wring it out, and then soak it in the Indian madder 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 manner as in ②, soak it in the mordant solution for 20 minutes to develop and fix the color. (Mordanting)
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.