{"product_id":"african-sandalwood-dye","title":"AFRICAN SANDALWOOD DYE","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Red Sandalwood Natural Dye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePterocarpus species · Cut Red Heartwood · Collected in the Congo Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Red Sandalwood is a traditional red dye wood producing delicate rose, dusty pink, rosewood, muted red and red-brown shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe material is collected in the Congo region of Central Africa and is supplied as cut heartwood. It is sold under the traditional trade name Red Sandalwood, although it is not a true sandalwood from the botanical genus Santalum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican red dye woods belong to the group historically known as insoluble redwoods. Their red colourants are only sparingly soluble in plain water, which explains why a simple water extraction generally produces soft, gentle colours rather than brilliant red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood can be extracted several times before it is exhausted, making it an economical material for layered dyeing, sampling and softer colour work.\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 identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePterocarpus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Red Sandalwood, African padauk, barwood, redwood\u003c\/span\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\u003eRed heartwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut wood chips\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\u003eCollection region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongo region, Central Africa\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\u003eDusty pink, rose, rosewood, muted red and red-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\u003eBurgundy, deeper muted red, plum-brown and dark red-brown\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\u003eParticularly suitable for wool and silk; may also be explored on cellulose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended amount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–100% WOF\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\u003eMedium when suitably prepared, dyed and cared for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Red Sandalwood” is a trade name used for several unrelated red dye woods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue sandalwoods belong to the botanical genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantalum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Indian Red Sandalwood, also called Red Sanders, is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePterocarpus santalinus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is native to southern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe present material is collected in Central Africa and belongs to the African \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePterocarpus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e redwoods. African padauk species have historically been traded as red dye woods, barwood and African Red Sandalwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs several related species may enter regional trade under these names, the material is listed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePterocarpus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species rather than assigning an unverified species name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican redwoods in textile dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican redwoods have a long history as sources of pink, red, brick-red and red-brown colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heartwood was used in African textile traditions and was also exported for European and North American wool and printed-cotton industries. Depending on the wood, extraction and mordant, it could produce rosewood shades, brick reds, red-browns and grounds for darker colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese woods contain red phenolic colourants associated with the santalin family. The colourants are not readily soluble in plain water, so extraction method, concentration and pH have a considerable influence on the result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple water extraction produces the softer pinks and rosewood tones described in this listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the possible colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Red Sandalwood may produce:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale dusty pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuted terracotta-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft brick red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed-brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgundy or plum-brown with iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarker red-brown with repeated dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final result depends on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe particular species and batch of wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength of soaking and extraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFibre preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater chemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDye-bath pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeated dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron and other modifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dry wood is considerably darker than the colour normally achieved on fibre. Deep crimson or brilliant scarlet should not be expected from a simple water extraction.\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 soft pink and rosewood tones, begin with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75g African Red Sandalwood 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\u003e75% WOF - weight of dry fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a fuller rose, muted red or red-brown, use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g African Red Sandalwood 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% WOF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood can often be extracted more than once. Retain the used chips for a second or third paler dye bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese quantities are starting points. The final result depends on the batch, fibre, extraction, mordant, water chemistry and dyeing method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested dyeing method\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 mordant the fibre using a method appropriate for the fibre type. Wet it thoroughly 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 cut wood with water and leave overnight.\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\u003e85–90°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for one to two hours. Avoid allowing the bath to boil dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leave the wood to cool in the extraction liquid for several hours or overnight if time permits.\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 and retain the wood for another extraction.\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 bath. Leave it overnight or repeat the dyeing process for greater depth.\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 with a pH-neutral soap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result may range from dusty pink and rose to soft red, rosewood or red-brown.\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\u003eImproving the extraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Red Sandalwood belongs to the insoluble-redwood group. Its red colourants are difficult to extract fully using water alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a stronger extraction, experienced dyers may experiment with a mildly alkaline extraction. This should be tested on a small sample first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtract the wood separately from the fibre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd only a small, measured amount of soda ash to the extraction water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat the wood gently and observe the colour of the liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain the wood thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck and adjust the dye bath before adding wool or silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not expose protein fibres to a strongly alkaline bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreasing alkalinity may release more colour, but it can also change the shade towards orange-red, brown or purple-red. Results will depend strongly on the water and the specific batch of wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA concentrated water extraction remains the gentler starting method for soft pink and rosewood tones.\u003c\/span\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\u003eSoak the wood overnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA long soak helps water penetrate the dense heartwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the bath concentrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo much water can produce a weak result even at 100% WOF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtract for long enough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne to two hours followed by cooling in the bath gives the wood time to release colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReuse the chips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood may produce several successively paler baths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine extractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo separately prepared extractions can be combined for a stronger bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild the shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeated dyeing may produce better depth than one prolonged immersion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse alum for clearer shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlum generally supports clearer pink, rose and soft red tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse iron sparingly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron can deepen the colour but may quickly shift it towards burgundy, brown or grey.\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\u003eAvoid strongly alkaline conditions when dyeing wool or silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect gentle colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant scarlet should not be expected from a straightforward water extraction.\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 batch, fibre, WOF, soak, extraction, mordant, pH and modifiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron can deepen soft rosewood colours towards burgundy, plum-brown and darker red-brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin with approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-3g iron 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\u003e1-3% WOF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolve the iron thoroughly and use it as a brief afterbath or directly in the dye bath. Watch the fibre carefully and remove it when the desired shade has been reached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo much iron may:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDull the pink and red colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShift the shade towards grey-brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake wool and silk feel harsh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeaken natural fibres over time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron deepens and mutes the colour; it should not be described as guaranteeing a brighter or more intense clear red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverdyeing and layering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Red Sandalwood can be layered with other natural dyes to create additional variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible combinations include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadder for warmer, fuller red tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLogwood for plum, wine and dark burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCochineal or lac for clearer pink-red depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFustic or weld for warm terracotta and orange-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndigo for violet-brown, muted purple and deep neutral shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannin-rich dyes for more subdued, complex colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach dye should be properly extracted and applied in a suitable sequence. Sample first, as overdyeing can produce unexpected results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColourfastness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Red Sandalwood generally produces medium colourfastness when the fibre is suitably prepared and the dye is properly extracted, applied and finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance depends on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species and quality of the wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFibre preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth of shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraction method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater chemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposure to light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashing and aftercare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale pinks will usually show fading sooner than deeper rosewood or red-brown shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect finished textiles from prolonged direct sunlight and wash them gently with a pH-neutral detergent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways sample and conduct your own light and wash tests when the finished textile requires predictable performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a natural botanical material. Colour, chip size, scent and dye strength may vary between batches according to the species, tree, heartwood, growing conditions, drying, storage and processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cut material may contain a mixture of fine chips, splinters and larger pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mild natural woody scent may be present, but this material should not be expected to have the fragrance of aromatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantalum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sandalwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed colour is representative only. Your final result will depend on the fibre and dyeing method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourcing note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur supplier describes this wood as responsibly harvested from forests in the Congo region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis statement refers to the supplier’s sourcing information and should not be interpreted as an independent organic, FSC or other third-party certification unless such certification is specifically shown with the product.\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 wood dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork in a well-ventilated area when measuring or processing the material.\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, hot dye baths, mordants and modifiers.\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\u003eThe dye may stain work surfaces, utensils and clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from food and out of reach of 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 cut African Red Sandalwood heartwood, supplied in a pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordants, modifiers and other dyeing supplies are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay jars, dyed textiles 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; Growers Academy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to share your results and explore natural colour alongside fellow dyers and growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":53910798860624,"sku":"seehawer","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":49879148659024,"sku":"seehawer","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75g","offer_id":53910798893392,"sku":"seehawer","price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":49879148724560,"sku":"seehawer","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":52849699062096,"sku":"seehawer","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":49879148790096,"sku":"seehawer","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":49879148822864,"sku":"seehawer","price":47.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Sandalwood_powder_cut.jpg?v=1793717023","url":"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/products\/african-sandalwood-dye","provider":"AppleOak FibreWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}