Logwood Dye
Dye Colour: Blue, Purple & Black | Collected in the Wild in Haiti
Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum), also known as Bois de Campeche or Campeachy Wood, is a natural, pH-sensitive dye that originates from wood found in Central America. This versatile dye creates stunning blues, purples, and deep blacks on wool, cotton, and silk. While its colour fastness is considered poor by experienced dyers, Logwood is commonly used in combination with other dyes to achieve rich, deep blacks. Perfect for eco-conscious artists, Logwood is available as cut or ground bark for your dyeing projects.
Colour Fastness: Poor (best used with other dyes for black)
Product Details:
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Dye Colour: Blue, Purple, and Black
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Perfect for: Wool, cotton, and silk
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Mordant: Alum (10%) for best results
Basic Recipe (Using Ground Bark):
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Ingredients:
- 65g Logwood bark (soaked for 2 days)
- 100g mordanted yarn/fibre (Alum 10%)
Instructions:
- Bring the soaked bark to a simmer for 2 hours.
- Strain through cloth and add the yarn/fibre and dye bag to the dye bath.
- Simmer for 1 hour and then rinse.
Alternatively, soak the Logwood chips overnight, then boil for 1 hour before use.
For Logwood extract, please visit our Natural Dye Extracts Page.
Explore the potential of Logwood Dye for a range of vibrant blues, purples, and blacks in your natural dyeing projects!
