{"title":"Natural Dye Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur natural dye kits bring together the dyes, mordants and instructions you need to start plant dyeing at home or in a workshop. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/madder-natural-dye-kit-red-shades\"\u003emadder dye kit\u003c\/a\u003e for pinks and reds, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bundle-dye-kit\"\u003ebundle dye kit\u003c\/a\u003e for eco printing and bundle dyeing on silk, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cellulose-mordant-kit-cotton-linen\"\u003ecellulose mordant studio kit\u003c\/a\u003e to prepare cotton, linen and hemp properly before dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho are these kits for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a guided first dye bath with reliable results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop leaders and teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e who need consistent materials for a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a creative, sustainable present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat else you need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a stainless steel pot used only for dyeing, a thermometer, gloves and fabric. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/undyed-fabric-by-the-meter\"\u003eundyed fabric by the meter\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dye-ready-blanks\"\u003edye-ready blanks\u003c\/a\u003e such as scarves, tote bags and socks are perfect first projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre natural dye kits suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each kit comes with instructions, so no previous dyeing experience is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I dye cotton with these kits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. For cotton and linen, use the cellulose mordant kit first so the color bonds well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy kits for workshops?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Contact us through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale-natural-dyes\"\u003ewholesale page\u003c\/a\u003e for workshop and retail quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-dyes-and-mordants\"\u003eAll Natural Dyes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dye-ready-blanks\"\u003eDye-Ready Blanks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are natural dye kits suitable for beginners?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Each kit comes with instructions, so no previous dyeing experience is needed.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I dye cotton with these kits?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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Contact us through our wholesale page for workshop and retail quantities.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bundle-dye-kit","title":"Bundle Dye Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur bundle dye kit consist of: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" title=\"Peace silk shawl\" href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/products\/hand-woven-peace-silk-shawl?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=peace%20silk\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHandwoven peace silk shawl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(any of the available sizes or fabric blends would work just fine! 40x180cm peace silk shawl) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" title=\"Aluminim potassium sulfate\" href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/products\/aluminium-potassium-sulphate?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=09f76850d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAluminim potassium sulfate \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" title=\"Buckthorn Seed Powder\" href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/products\/buckthorn-seed-powder?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4ab0ad07f\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuckthorn seed powder\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(3.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" title=\"Madder root powder\" href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/products\/madder-rubia-tinctorum-l?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ceed834e0\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMadder root powder\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(3.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOU’LL ALSO NEED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stock pot that is not used for cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn old steam basket or colander \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton string or rubber bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mask to protect yourself from inhaling fine particles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1620266001920_3322\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEP ONE: SCOUR AND MORDANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFirst, you’ll need to scour and mordant your silk shawl. Scour—a fancy word for wash REALLY well—the silk by washing it in hot water with a hearty amount of pH-neutral soap. (You can also use a product called Synthrapol, but most plant-based dish soaps are perfectly sufficient.) Rinse well. To mordant, measure alum at between 10-15% weight of fabric\/fiber (WOF). As a reference point, this project required what appeared to be roughly 3 tablespoons of alum. Dissolve the alum in enough hot water to submerge your silk. Soak silk in solution for at least 6 hours, but overnight is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEP TWO: DESIGN AND PLACE PLANT POWDERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWring out your now-mordanted shawl and spread it out on a clean surface. Now this is where your one-of-a-kind creation will begin to take shape! Basically, there are no rules for sprinkling the dyes onto your silk, but how you do so will determine a lot about what colors and patterns result. (Now’s a good time to put on your mask, too.) Depending on the quantity and placement of the plant powders, you can influence the intensity, gradation, and amounts of color present on your final piece, so consider what you hope to achieve with color and how you might go about doing so. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" title=\"naturallydyedgoods\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturallydyedgoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNaturally Dyed Goods\u003c\/a\u003e  wanted a random tie-dye inspired design, with more red than yellow, so she placed the madder root powder on the shawl first. The buckthorn powder produces a VERY strong yellow, so she used this as more of an accent color, filling in with very small amounts between the madder root. As you can see in the photos, she did not use very large amounts of either dye, though, because as it's mentioned in the introduction: bundle dyeing with plant powders requires very little dye stuff. These are powerful pigments applied directly to the fibers (yay!). You could play with an ombré-style gradient, and use madder powder on one end, buckthorn powder on the other, and a mixture in the middle. Decide what balance of colors you’d like, and how you want them distributed, and place the dye powders on your silk accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNext, roll your scarf into a bundle and tie with cotton string or rubber bands. You want this to be fairly tight, so the plant powders remain in contact with the fabric as they steam. I made sure to tuck in the fringe on either ends to give them a chance to get some color, too. A note: wherever there are folds, you’ll likely see creases and\/or symmetry in the print. You can use this to your advantage if you want to play with creating symmetrical or repeating prints! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEP THREE: STEAM AND REST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSteam your bundled shawl in a steamer basket or old stainless steel colander for 45 minutes-1 hour. (If your silk has dried out again before it reaches the steam basket, you can give it another dip in the water or mordant solution if you want more all over saturated colors.) Let rest for as long as you can wait. I prefer to wait 24 hours at least. This is the hardest part, but I promise it’s worth it for the resulting colors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sqs-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEP FOUR: UNBUNDLE, WASH + PRESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1620270708406_8901\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, open up your plant-dyed present and see what you’ve created! Rinse well and then wash in cool water with pH-neutral soap. Rinse again and air dry. Iron on low while still damp for the crispest press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWear and enjoy!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39931934638237,"sku":"BUNDLEDYEKIT01","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/products\/image_793460ba-d4de-4fea-b345-9c2c76de0fd1.jpg?v=1684871158"},{"product_id":"madder-natural-dye-kit-red-shades","title":"Madder Dye Kit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100g\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/natural-cotton-and-linen-fabric\" title=\"Cotton fabric for natural dyeing\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/natural-cotton-and-linen-fabric\"\u003ecotton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efabric (Any of them from our store, if not indicated, we will send \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/natural-cotton-and-linen-fabric\/products\/double-layer-gauzed-sile-fabric\" title=\"Cotton Fabric for Natural dye from themazi\"\u003eDouble Layer Sile Fabric\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e20g sodium carbonate (soda ash) - for the scouring stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/plant-based-natural-dyes\/products\/oak-gallnut-powder-green\" title=\"oak gall mordant for natural dyeing\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/plant-based-natural-dyes\/products\/oak-gallnut-powder-green\"\u003eoak gall\u003c\/a\u003e powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15g potassium aluminium sulphate (PAS, also known as alum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2g sodium carbonate (soda ash) - for the mordanting stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/plant-based-natural-dyes\/products\/madder-root-powder\" title=\"Madder natural dye from themazi\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/plant-based-natural-dyes\/products\/madder-root-powder\"\u003emadder\u003c\/a\u003e powder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGloves and Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind the recipe in details in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/blogs\/news\/madder-dye-kit-red-shades-natural-dye\" title=\"How to Dye with madder red color, natural dye\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40599432855709,"sku":"MadderKitRed","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/products\/image_350d34f6-02b6-4884-a00e-03eeec072598.jpg?v=1640165792"},{"product_id":"cellulose-mordant-kit-cotton-linen","title":"Cellulose Mordant Studio Kit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete mordanting kit for cotton, linen and other cellulose fibers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned around our recommended mordanting ratios, this kit contains the materials needed to prepare up to approximately 4 kg (8.8 lb) of cellulose fiber for natural dyeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCLUDED:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 400 g White Oak Gall Powder (Tannin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 600 g Alum Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 100 g Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY THIS KIT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Correctly balanced quantities — no guesswork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for cotton, linen, hemp and other cellulose fibers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Enough materials for up to approximately 4 kg (8.8 lb) of fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Better value than purchasing the components separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ideal for natural dyers, textile studios and small-batch production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOW IT WORKS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Pre-treat the cellulose fiber with White Oak Gall tannin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Mordant with alum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Use soda ash as directed in the mordanting process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Continue with your chosen natural dye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact amount of fiber that can be treated may vary depending on the recipe, fiber type and process used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46226899435754,"sku":null,"price":72.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/files\/THEMAZ_Cellulose_Mordant_Studio_Kit_for_cotton_linen_and_other_cellulose_fibers.webp?v=1788363056"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/collections\/PeaceSilkShawlBundleDyedwithMadderandBuckthorn.jpg?v=1792531448","url":"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/natural-dye-kits.oembed","provider":"themazi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}