textile dye recipe

Here is a recipe for making your own textile dye with our product

DYE SOLUTION:

Use shredded or powdered Acacia Confusa Rootbark and water

ratio = 1 part ACRB to 2 parts water

bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for about an hour.

FABRIC TREATMENT:

You will have to soak the fabric with vinegar (to 'fix' the dye) and water in the following ratio:

1 part vinegar to 4 parts water

bring fabric and fixative to a boil and simmer for an hour, rinse out with cold water.

DYE BATH

Add fabric to dye solution

Simmer until desired color is achieved

Please wash dyed fabric in cold water and separately

(will add a picture soon)

 

 


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