Pomegranate vegetable dye 100g

Pomegranate plant dye

In response to customer requests to sell it in smaller quantities, we have started selling it in 100g quantities.

Pomegranates are native to Western Asia, including Iran and Pakistan, and were introduced to Japan from China during the Heian period.
It was used as a herbal medicine to relieve pain and fatigue.
The skin of the fruit is mainly used for dyeing. It has been used since ancient times as a material for dyeing with indigo and black dyes.
It will turn yellow when dyed with aluminum mordant.

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.)

Pomegranate 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 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 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 dip it into 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 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.