Plant dye 100g Yashabushi

Plant dyeing dye: Yashabushi
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.

Yashabushi is a deciduous tree of the alder family. It is endemic to Japan and is found in large numbers in western Japan.
The dried cones are used for dyeing.
It has been used as a black dye since the Edo period, and after indigo dyeing, it was dyed black by repeatedly adding cornflower to the fabric.
It will turn beige when mordant with aluminum, and gray when mordant with iron.

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.)

Yashabushi The color sample displayed is for reference only.
Actual color may vary slightly.
The color also changes depending on the amount of dye and mordant used.

[Dyeing method]
For 100g of dyed material

1) Wash the item 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 Yashabushi (common aconite root) contained in the enclosed non-woven bag to 2L of water and heat it.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and remove the Yashabushi.
Repeat this process twice to make a total of 4 liters of Yashabushi dye solution.

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