First time plant dyeing trial set Indian madder Toki color
This is a trial set for those who are trying plant dyeing for the first time.
This set can dye about 100g of fabric, about 4 handkerchiefs.
It turns toki-iro (grey color).
The colour is produced by boiling the roots of the Indian madder plant.
Alum is used as a mordant.
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..." ("Akane sasu"), and since it is a pillow word for "sun," "day," and "shining,"
It represents the colour of red with a slight hint of yellow, like the sun shining brightly on a clear day.
The colors are magnificent yet delicate, like an autumn sunset.
The Japanese crested ibis is a bird covered entirely in white feathers, with the flight feathers on the outer edges of the wings and the tail feathers being pale pink.
Tokiiro is a color name that expresses this dull, gentle hue that is not too intense.
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.)
[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 Akane (red madder) (packed in a non-woven fabric 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 Akane.
Repeat this process twice to make a total of 4 liters of madder dye solution.
④ Remove the item to be dyed from the alum solution ②, wring it out, and then soak it in the 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 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.
[Product Information]
Indian madder: 40g
Burnt alum: 20g
Non-woven bag instructions
[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.