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It has the quality to make dark shades and can be used with madder on silk and wool to create darker hues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes in 50 gm packing. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32058401685601,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/6323\/3633\/products\/gallnut1.jpg?v=1587115230"},{"product_id":"madder-extract","title":"Madder extract","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNatural madder extract to create beautiful and natural reds on any fibre you want to work with. This has come from India and depending on the mordant you use the spectrum of colours range from pink to red to purple. \u003c\/span\u003eAvailable in 100 gms packaging.","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32058594033761,"sku":"2kg","price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/6323\/3633\/products\/madder1.jpg?v=1587113785"},{"product_id":"weld-extract","title":"Weld extract","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeld is an extract from Reseda luteola. A yellow dye which is lightfast and gives you a range of colours from yellow to chartreuse depending on which mordant you use it with. We offer you a very fine grade of weld extract. Use it at 30%-50% weight of fabric to get bright colours. Combine with Indigo to get emerald or teal colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 50 gm package on our online store. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32058866172001,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/6323\/3633\/products\/weld1.jpg?v=1587115581"},{"product_id":"cutch-extract","title":"CUTCH EXTRACT\/TANNIN","description":"Cutch is an extract from Acacia Cathechu. As a dye it yields yellowish brown; nutmeg and olive brown. It has excellent light and wash fast properties. You can use at 20-50% weight of fabric to get a good depth of colour. Use with alum as a mordant on both protein and cellulose fibres. It has a lot of tannin so you can even use this as a tannin for your carrier blanket to give beautiful background colours resulting in all range of browns. Comes in 100 gm packaging.","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32559633662049,"sku":"20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"myrobalan-tannin-extract","title":"MYROBALAN EXTRACT TANNIN","description":"Myrobalan extract is a tannic extract which comes from the nuts of Terminalia Chebula. It is a very rich natural tannin which enhances mordant fixation on cellulose fibres as well can be used on protein fibres. When used in conjunction with Alum shades from yellow to brown can be achieved for cotton and wool. When used in conjunction with iron, it gives beautiful variations on a spectrum ranging from grey to black.Available in 50 gms packaging.","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32559651422305,"sku":"30","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aluminium-sulphate-alum","title":"Aluminium Sulphate\/ Alum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlum is used as a mordant for natural dyeing. Available in crystallised form and dissolves in water with stirring. Please use gloves and a mask when using any minerals. Alum brightens as a mordant and improves colour fastness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 250 gm package. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32610183676001,"sku":"","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"alum-acetate","title":"Alum Acetate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excellent mordant for cellulose fibres and fabrics. It produces richer colours with natural dyes and with botanical printing. Use gloves and mask when using this. Dissolve in warm water and then add to your mordant bath, Best used between 5- 8% weight of fabric. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 250 gm package. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32610185117793,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"calcium-hydroxide-lime","title":"Calcium Hydroxide\/ Lime","description":"\u003cp\u003eLime is an additive for natural dyeing. Use it for a natural indigo vat or make your own mordant at home with vinegar and other minerals as required. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 250 gm package. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32610189607009,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"pomegranate-extract","title":"POMEGRANATE EXTRACT\/TANNIN","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful tannin which can make a range of dark brown - green backgrounds. This is a dark brown extract powder and gives beautiful results. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 50 gm package\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32613510873185,"sku":"20","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"tara-tannin","title":"TARA TANNIN","description":"\u003cp\u003eTara is a tree which grows in South America and in North Africa. The tannin is derived from its \"pods\" and is rich in pyrogallic acid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dyeing purposes, it is called a clear tannin however produces grey - light purple backgrounds on your textile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 50 gm package. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32613541249121,"sku":"20","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ferrous-sulphate-iron","title":"Ferrous Sulphate\/ Iron","description":"\u003cp\u003eIron or Ferrous Sulphate tends to darken the dye on textiles or yarns. Ardent dyers make their own Iron however to have some control over the content of iron you expose your fabric or yarn, it is best to use the fine powdered mordant. Please use gloves when using this and make sure you keep the pot where you use iron separate from other mordants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron needs to be controlled when you use protein fibres as wool and silk as it tends to make them brittle. Use sparingly or as directed by your mordant formula. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy in 250 gm packs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32613660393569,"sku":"200","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"logwood-extract","title":"LOGWOOD EXTRACT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe extract which is offered to you yields deep rich purples to blues. The trees grow in Mexico, Brazil, Madagascar, some parts of India, Central America and a few other regions. Mixed with iron it will give you a black which is not easy to achieve with many natural dyes. Good wash fastness however moderate light fastness, it is suggested to protect from exposure to strong sunlight for lengthy periods of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 50 gm package from our online store. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32613784715361,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"cochineal-extract","title":"Cochineal Extract","description":"\u003cp\u003e100 percent extract with no additives. It is extracted from cochineal bugs, so if you only wish to use plant based products, then this is not the best dye to use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dye gives beautiful shades from red to purple depending on the mordant you use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 50 gm packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32809024159841,"sku":"40","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"symplocos","title":"Symplocos","description":"\u003cp\u003eSymplocos is a plant species which accumulates alum hence becoming a natural mordant. Fallen leaves have a high concentration of alum. The mordant imparts a pale yellow colour to the fiber. Use at 50 % weight of fabric and the results are very successful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 250 gms packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39268518396001,"sku":"30","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"brazilwood-sappanwood","title":"Brazilwood\/ Sappanwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eDye extract comes from the heartwood of trees from the genus Caesalpinia. Colours achieved from this dye range between the spectrum of deep crimson reds to warm reds and beautiful coral hues. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tree is closely related to logwood trees and the two dyes do compliment each other. An authentic dye from the medieval period is wash fast. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight for long periods of time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith alum as a mordant work with 50% - 100% weight of fabric to achieve crimson red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% weight of fabric will give you warm reds, pinks or corals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly hard water gives best results so you can add finely ground chalk powder - Calcium carbonate can assist in brightening the colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce dyed, please dry your fabric in shade.You can overdye with Indigo to achieve beautiful purple shades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 100 gms packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307914969185,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/6323\/3633\/products\/brazilwoodtree44.jpg?v=1618215183"},{"product_id":"pure-silk-scarf","title":"Pure Silk Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eHundred percent silk scarves with fringes. Unbleached silk woven on the looms in Punjab, India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 70 cms x 200 cms this lightweight scarf can be used both in winter and summer evenings as an accessory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical prints beautifully as the product has no sizing. You can stitch and create patterns with shibori and indigo. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea of silks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39519602278497,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/6323\/3633\/collections\/gallnut1.jpg?v=1779190341","url":"https:\/\/www.seaofsilks.com\/collections\/natural-dyes-tannins-mordants.oembed","provider":"Sea of silks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}