{"product_id":"walnut-leaves-dye","title":"WALNUT LEAVES DYE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut Leaf Natural Dye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuglans regia L. · Cut or Powdered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut leaves are a traditional botanical dye material producing muted golden yellows, warm tans, camel shades and earthy browns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves contain naturally occurring tannins, flavonoids and naphthoquinone colourants. They generally extract more readily than hard walnut shells and can provide useful colour without requiring fresh green walnut husks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose cut leaves for easier straining and slower extraction, or powdered leaves for quicker colour release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuglans regia L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant part\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut or powdered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatin trade name for powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuglandis Fol. pulv.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw botanical dye material - not an extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuted gold, golden tan, camel and warm brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive-brown, taupe, grey-brown and deeper earthy shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool, silk, cotton and linen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest affinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool, silk and other protein fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColourfastness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally good when suitably prepared, dyed and finished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA naturally tannin-rich leaf dye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut leaves contain a mixture of tannins, flavonoids and other phenolic colourants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein fibres generally develop the strongest shades. Cotton, linen and other cellulose fibres require suitable preparation for more reliable colour uptake and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a natural leaf material, colour strength varies according to the cultivar, growing conditions, harvest season, drying and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing a form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut walnut leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for overnight soaking and gentle extraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasier to contain and strain from the dye bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell suited to longer extractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay be extracted again for a paler second bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowdered walnut leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely powdered dried walnut leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater surface area encourages quicker colour release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces more sediment than the cut form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest contained in a fine cloth or dye bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires regular stirring to prevent settling and scorching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe powdered form is made from the same dried walnut leaves. It is not a concentrated extract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor lighter golden tan and camel shades, begin with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–100g dried walnut leaves per 100g dry fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquivalent to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–100% WOF - weight of dry fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor stronger warm brown shades, use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–200g dried walnut leaves per 100g dry fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquivalent to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–200% WOF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowdered leaves may release their available colour more quickly than the cut form, but the same starting quantities can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese quantities are starting points. Sample first when working towards a particular result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic dyeing guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scour and prepare the fibre using a method appropriate for the fibre type. Wet the fibre completely before dyeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cover the walnut leaves with water and leave overnight. Powdered leaves may require less soaking but still benefit from thorough wetting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtract:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heat gently at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80–90°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for one hour. Avoid vigorous boiling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strain the liquid through a cloth. Powdered leaves are best contained inside a fine dye bag or strained through a closely woven cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDye:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add the prepared fibre and hold the bath at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80–85°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for one hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeepen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the fibre to cool in the dye bath or leave it overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rinse thoroughly and wash gently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid vigorous boiling, particularly when working with wool or silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyeing cotton, linen or another cellulose fibre? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-mordant-linen-and-cotton-fabrics-successfully\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind our cellulose mordanting guide here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips from the dye pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch the form to your process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut leaves are easier to strain and suit longer extractions. Powdered leaves release colour more quickly but create more sediment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContain the powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep powdered leaves inside a fine cloth or dye bag whenever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStir regularly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoose powder can settle and scorch if left undisturbed on the bottom of the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect protein fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse gentle heat and avoid prolonged vigorous boiling when dyeing wool or silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider alum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn alum mordant can encourage clearer golden and warm brown shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShift with iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron moves the colour towards olive-brown, taupe, grey-brown and deeper earthy shades. Begin with approximately 1–3% WOF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse iron carefully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron acetate is generally gentler on fibres than ferrous sulphate. Excessive iron can dull the colour and weaken fibres over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar, growing conditions, harvest time, drying and storage affect the strength of the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord the fibre, preparation, mordant, water chemistry, dye quantity, temperature and processing time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColourfastness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut leaf dyes have produced generally good wash, rubbing and lightfastness results under suitable dyeing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio performance still depends on the fibre, preparation, mordant, depth of shade, extraction method, water chemistry and aftercare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein fibres generally take walnut leaf dye more strongly than cellulose fibres. Cotton and linen require careful preparation to achieve reliable results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage and safe handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor textile dyeing, paper and craft use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot for consumption or use in food, drinks, cosmetics or herbal preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid creating or breathing dust, particularly when handling the powdered form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork in a well-ventilated area when handling fine powder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevent contact with the eyes, mouth and open wounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear suitable protective equipment when handling dusty material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut and its naturally occurring compounds may cause irritation or an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the safety instructions for every mordant and modifier used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse dedicated dyeing utensils and containers - never food-preparation equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from food, children and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour chosen net weight of dried walnut leaves in either cut or powdered form, supplied in a pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordants, iron and other dyeing supplies are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay jars and photographic props are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn with us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Dyers \u0026amp; 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