First time plant dyeing trial set Pomegranate and yellow jasmine 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 a yellowish color.

The dye used is made from dried pomegranate skin.
Alum is used as a mordant.

Originally, kihadai-ro was made by boiling down the cork layer inside the bark of the kihadai tree, a deciduous tree of the Rutaceae family.
Since ancient times, hollyhock has been used to dye many Buddhist scriptures and other items to prevent damage from insects.
Since pomegranate is difficult to dye onto cotton, Takahisa uses pomegranate.

It is a slightly dull, not too bright yellow, and although not flashy, it has a warm and gentle 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.)

[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 pomegranate (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 pomegranates.
Repeat this process twice to make a total of 4 liters of pomegranate dye solution.

④ Remove the item to be dyed from the alum solution ②, squeeze it out, and then soak it in the pomegranate 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]
Pomegranate: 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.