Natural dyes are dyestuffs made from plants, minerals, and in the case of Cochineal, an insect. Here is our selection
of the most color-fast natural dyes available. As Cheryl is a natural dyer herself, she works hard to find the best
sources of the finest quality dyes available in the world.
Kits
Beginner's Natural Dye Kit - contains dyes and mordants for a wide range of safe and natural colours. Suitable for any beginning dyer, teens and children with adult supervision.
Advanced Natural Dye Kit -
The rare natural dye from a domesticated insect. Kit includes "whole" cochineal,
mordants, assists; 12 squares of silk, hand-hemmed hankies; plus walk-through
tutorial! Suitable for teens and adults.
Indigo Vat Kit - All the ingredients
needed to dye natural indigo with a natural vat.
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Quercitron
Bright Yellows |
Cochineal
Reds: Scarlet, Crimson, Violet |
Indigo
The Natural Blue (no mordant needed) |
Brazilwood
Reds and Pinks. |
Tannic Acid
For Cotton Mordanting and Black. |
Fustic
Greens, Golds, Yellows, and Osage Orange |
Logwood
Violets, Purples, Silvers, Grays and Black |
Weld
Best Yellows |
Madder
Reds, Oranges, and Burgandy |
Annatto (Bixa)
Orange-red dye that is oil soluble - use for candles. |
Catechu (Cutch)
The brown dye in Indonesian
textiles | |
Mordants
Tin, Chrome, Iron, Copper, Alum, Cream of Tartar, Oxalic Acid, Soda Ash, Chalk, & Tartaric Acid |
Natural Fabric Paint Dye
These extracts make paint dying easy. No vat needed. |
Customer comment:
I just wanted to thank you and let you know that the Logwood I purchased
from you was wonderful. This is the first time I have worked with natural
dyes, and I must say from this experience forth, natural dyes will be the
only
thing I will use. Thank you for turning me on to the theraputic artistry of
natural dyeing.
Best regards,
Information
What is the procedure to dye with Natural Dyes? Except for Indigo, which can be fermented, the dyestuffs are boiled in water to extract the dye. The material to be dyed is first "mordanted" in the chosen metal salt, by heating in water with the mordant. Then it is transferred to the dyebath and again heated for a permanent, rich color. from the Natural Dyeing FAQ
Dyeing has almost ceased to exist as a traditional art. In this 20th century the importance of colour in our lives seems to be realized less and less.(1) It has been forgotten that strong and beautiful colour, such as used to abound in all every day things, is an essential to the full joy of life. A sort of fear or nervousness of bright colour is one of the features of our age, it is especially evident in the things we wear. from Why Natural Dyes? by Ethel M. Mairet
For more information
on natural dyeing, check out the Natural Dyeing FAQ/Intro, our books and articles,
and our Article Library.
New Articles
How To Use Natural Dyes - Full tutorial
Natural Dye Color Chart - See which mordants yield which colors
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