Acorn Extract | Tanin Extract

Themazi’s Acorn Natural Dye Extract

Sourced from high-quality acorns, particularly from the Turkish Quercus macrolepsis, this extract delivers rich, vibrant colors with a tannin content of approximately 65%. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for fabric, leather, and crafts.

Key Features:

• 100% Natural & Eco-Friendly: Our dye extract is completely natural. 

• High Tannin Content: With about 65% tannins, this extract provides excellent mordanting properties, ensuring deep, long-lasting colors that bind effectively to various fibers.

• Versatile Applications:

• Fabric Dyeing: Ideal for cotton, wool, linen, and silk. Perfect for clothing, home textiles, and accessories.

• Leather Tanning: Widely used in the leather industry due to its high tannin content, enhancing the natural beauty of leather goods.

• Craft Projects: Use it for dyeing yarn, paper, or other craft materials, adding a unique touch to your creations.

Sourcing Process:

Themazi’s Acorn Natural Dye Extract is primarily derived from the fruits of various oak species (Quercus), native to the Northern Hemisphere. Our extract is produced from the Quercus macrolepsis, sourced in collaboration with a local Turkish company. The process involves harvesting fully matured acorns, separating them from their cups, and using the cups with high tannin content to create our extract.

Usage Instructions:

1. Preparation: Clean your fibers or leather to remove any residues.

2. Mixing: Combine Themazi’s Acorn Natural Dye Extract with water in a dye pot. The amount of extract can vary based on desired color intensity (typically 100g of extract for every liter of water).

3. Dyeing Process:

• For Fabrics: Simmer for 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally for even coverage.

• For Leather Tanning: Soak the leather in the dye solution for 15–30 minutes, ensuring it is fully submerged.

4. Rinsing: Rinse thoroughly with cool water until the water runs clear.

5. Drying: Allow to air dry away from direct sunlight.

Storage:

Keep Themazi’s Acorn Natural Dye Extract in a cool, dry place, away from light to maintain its potency and quality.

Why Choose Themazi’s Acorn Natural Dye Extract?

• Sustainability: By opting for our natural dyes, you support eco-friendly practices that benefit our planet.

• Unique Colors: Achieve beautiful, rich hues that stand out, making your projects truly one-of-a-kind.

• Safe & Easy to Use: Perfect for all skill levels, our extract simplifies the dyeing process without compromising on quality.

Customer Praise:

Photographer and natural dyer Adyeingartitaly praised our Acorn Natural Dye Extract: “The Acorn Natural Dye Extract was a real surprise. It gave beautiful tones without any mordants. I truly recommend it to anyone approaching natural dyeing for the first time. It’s very easy to use; you only need a pot filled with hot water.”