Natural Dyes - Myrobalan Extract
$ 2.85
Myrobalan extract is made from the nuts of Terminalia chebula (Terminalia chebula Retz ). It has a rich natural tannin. While it gives low color it can be used with both cellulosic and protein fibers as a mordant or used with an iron after bath to give beautiful shades of grey. to black.
Used with an alum mordant yellowish-brown to brown can be achieved.
The plant grows in the forests of diverse regions of Asia (India, Nepal, Burma, China, and Bangladesh) and has been cultivated in Africa.
How much dye to purchase:
Natural dyeing is based on wog or wof - the weight of goods or weight of the fabric
Here is the formula for the Myrobalan Extract to dye 1 pound of fabric.
% of extract x weight of good in grams
For 1 pound (453 grams) of silk, wool or cotton
13% of Myrobalan Extract x 453 grams of fabric = 4 Tablespoons or 2 ounces (60 grams) for dark
10% of Myrobalan Extract x 453 grams of fabric = 3 Tablespoons or 1.58 ounces (45 grams) for medium
2% of Myrobalan Extract x 453 grams of fabric = 2 Teaspoons or .35 ounce (10 grams) for light
**Buyer is responsible for import/export rules to their country.**
Know your laws! Not all products are legal to ship to your country and could be seized by customs. We cannot offer refunds or reships should this happen.
Used with an alum mordant yellowish-brown to brown can be achieved.
The plant grows in the forests of diverse regions of Asia (India, Nepal, Burma, China, and Bangladesh) and has been cultivated in Africa.
How much dye to purchase:
Natural dyeing is based on wog or wof - the weight of goods or weight of the fabric
Here is the formula for the Myrobalan Extract to dye 1 pound of fabric.
% of extract x weight of good in grams
For 1 pound (453 grams) of silk, wool or cotton
13% of Myrobalan Extract x 453 grams of fabric = 4 Tablespoons or 2 ounces (60 grams) for dark
10% of Myrobalan Extract x 453 grams of fabric = 3 Tablespoons or 1.58 ounces (45 grams) for medium
2% of Myrobalan Extract x 453 grams of fabric = 2 Teaspoons or .35 ounce (10 grams) for light
**Buyer is responsible for import/export rules to their country.**
Know your laws! Not all products are legal to ship to your country and could be seized by customs. We cannot offer refunds or reships should this happen.