First time plant dyeing trial set - betel nut, ash pink

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 a shade of ash cherry blossom.

The color is created by boiling areca nuts, which are the seeds of coconuts.
It is dyed using alum as mordanting.

It can be described as a dull grayish cherry color, or a light gray with a hint of cherry color mixed in.
It's a soft and gentle pink beige.
It's a color that suits mature women very well.

Haizakurairo (Grey Cherry Blossom Color) List of Items Available 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 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.

[Product Information]
Betel nuts: 40g
Burnt alum: 20g
Potassium carbonate: 3g
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.