Madder Dyeing, Purples and Mauves

What is in the package?

Madder dye kit 1 (mauve/purple)

100g cotton fabric

20g sodium carbonate (soda ash)

100g madder powder 

2g iron sulphate

 Pair Gloves

1 Mask

You will need

• Contents of the kit
• A well ventilated space with a controllable heat source for 'cooking' the dye and the fabric
• A thermometer that can be put in liquid and measures up to 100 degrees Celsius (212F)
• A large non-reactive pan with a lid that you will never use for cooking food again. You might be able to find one second hand. 
• A plastic bucket
• Tongs or a wooden spoon
• Protective gloves, eg plastic 
• Face mask (optional)

Read our blog for the recipe!