

ORGANIC EUROPEAN GOLDENROD ~ Solidago
Organic European Solidago
Dye Colour: Yellow, Orange, and Green | Organically Grown in Poland
Our Organic Solidago, also known as Goldenrod, is carefully grown and harvested in Europe, specifically Poland. Solidago is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family, with species found across meadows, prairies, and savannas, and is native to North America. This beautiful plant produces vibrant yellow, orange, and green hues when used for natural dyeing, making it a versatile addition to your dyeing projects.
Colour Fastness: Medium - Good
Colour Outcomes by WOF Ratio:
- 25% WOF Dye (Solidago): Produces a soft, pale yellow hue.
- 50% WOF Dye (Solidago): Yields a deeper, vibrant yellow.
- 100% WOF Dye (Solidago): Results in a rich, golden yellow with orange undertones.
Basic Recipe for Yellow:
- Ingredients: 100% Solidago, Wool (Alum Mordant 10%)
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Instructions:
- Soak the Solidago leaves for 1 day or overnight.
- Boil the soaked leaves for 1 hour and drain.
- Simmer the yarn in the dye bath for up to 1 hour.
- Rinse and dry to reveal a stunning yellow hue.
Unlock the potential of this naturally vibrant dye and enjoy the rich colours it brings to your fabrics and yarns.
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ROSEHIP SHELLS ORGANIC ~ soft yellow, ground or cut
ROSEHIP SHELLS ORGANIC CUT OR GROUND
Dye Colour: Yellow and Orange | Country of Collection: Ground from South Africa, Cut from Eastern Europe
Rosehip shells, sourced from Eastern Europe (cut) and South Africa (ground), offer a beautiful natural dye that imparts a light yellow to vibrant orange hue on protein fibres like wool and silks, depending on the quantity used. Best for protein fibres, this organic dye is also suitable for soap making and consumption, adding an eco-friendly touch to your crafting projects.
Colour Fastness: Poor to Medium
Colour Outcomes by WOF Ratio:
- 100% WOF Dye (Rosehip): Yields a soft yellow to orange hue.
- Dyeing with Wool or Silk: Can create deeper, richer tones when left in the dye bath to cool.
Basic Recipe for Dyeing:
Ingredients: 200g Rosehip Shells, 100g Wool or Silk (mordanted with 10% Alum)
Instructions:
- Soak 200g Rosehip shells overnight.
- Strain the mixture through a cloth, creating a dye bag, and place it in the dye bath.
- Add mordanted wool or silk to the dye pot and simmer for 1 hour.
- Let the fabric remain in the dye bath to cool, which will deepen the colour.
- Rinse and dry.
Rosehip Shells provide a warm, earthy dye perfect for creating a natural palette in your fibre arts, offering beautiful yellow and orange hues, especially for protein fibres.
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