{"product_id":"black-hollyhock-dye","title":"BLACK HOLLYHOCK DYE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Hollyhock Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlcea rosea L. · Natural Dye and Eco-Printing Material\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack hollyhock flowers are an anthocyanin-rich botanical material used for eco-printing, natural dyeing and experimental colour work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried flowers can produce purple, blue-violet, mauve, grey and charcoal-toned impressions. Results vary considerably with the fibre, mordant, pH, water chemistry, temperature and use of iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollyhock colours are not reliably permanent. They are best suited to botanical printing, sampling, artwork and projects where natural variation and gradual colour change are acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlcea rosea\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollyhock, black hollyhock and black mallow rose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvae arbor. Flor. tot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried flowers and petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple, blue-violet, mauve, grey and charcoal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eco-printing, natural dyeing, botanical printing and colour studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibres:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool, silk, cotton and linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended; use a fibre-appropriate method\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour response:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to pH, water chemistry and iron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColourfastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour possibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod or condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePossible result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlum mordant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMauve, purple or blue-violet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron mordant or modifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoky violet, grey-purple or charcoal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore acidic conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink, red-purple or mauve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple or blue-violet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore alkaline conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue-grey or greenish shifts that may be particularly unstable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are possible outcomes rather than guaranteed shades. Sample the flowers with your chosen fibre, water and mordant before beginning a larger project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic eco-printing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scour and mordant the fabric using a method appropriate to the fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet the prepared fabric thoroughly and squeeze out excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position the flowers or separated petals on the fabric. Open or flatten whole flowers to improve contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoll:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold or roll the fabric tightly around a suitable rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure the bundle firmly with string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam using your preferred eco-printing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the bundle to cool completely before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the flower material, allow the print to rest and rinse gently. Dry away from strong sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic dyeing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scour and mordant the fibre using a suitable method, then wet it thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the flowers with cool water and allow them to soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtract:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat gently to release the colour. Avoid vigorous boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strain the liquid through a fine cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the prepared fibre and heat gently, checking the colour regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the fibre to cool in the bath where practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse gently and dry away from strong sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollyhock is a variable dye material, so no single quantity guarantees a particular shade. Begin with a generous amount, sample first and keep careful notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyeing cotton, linen or another cellulose fibre? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/how-to-mordant-linen\"\u003eFind suitable mordanting methods here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking with iron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron can deepen and sadden hollyhock colour, producing smoky purple, grey-violet and charcoal-toned results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply it through an appropriate mordant, printing solution or brief afterbath. Begin with a weak solution and test a small piece before treating the complete project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive iron can obscure flower detail and make fibres harsh or brittle, particularly wool and silk. Iron changes the immediate colour but does not make anthocyanin-based hollyhock shades reliably permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips from the dye pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprove contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen or flatten whole flowers and bind the printing bundle firmly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse gentle heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid vigorous boiling, which can alter the colour.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest iron first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA small quantity can substantially deepen or grey the result.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater chemistry and modifiers may cause marked colour shifts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect finished work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimise washing and exposure to sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep samples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore dated samples to monitor colour changes over time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord the process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNote the fibre, mordant, water, pH, iron, temperature and processing time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColourfastness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack hollyhock flowers contain anthocyanin-type colourants that are sensitive to light, washing, heat and changes in pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColourfastness ranges from poor to moderate. Some carefully prepared prints may remain visible for years when protected from strong light and frequent washing, but permanence cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron and suitable mordanting can influence colour retention and appearance, but they do not make hollyhock reliably lightfast or washfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollyhock is best suited to experimental textiles, botanical prints, artwork and projects where evolving colour is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and safe handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore tightly sealed, cool and dry, away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor textile dyeing, botanical printing and craft use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for consumption or use in food, drinks, cosmetics or herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid creating or breathing dust and loose particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevent contact with eyes, mouth and open wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear suitable protective equipment when handling dusty material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the safety instructions for all mordants, iron solutions and modifiers used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse iron sparingly, as excessive iron can damage fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse dedicated dyeing utensils and containers—never food-preparation equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from food, children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor textile dyeing, eco-printing and craft use only - not for consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour chosen net weight of dried black hollyhock flowers, supplied in a pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in flower size, shape, colour and fragmentation should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMordants, iron, fabric and other printing supplies are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pack as sustainably as we can while protecting your dye materials. Pouch types may vary according to pack size and the availability of our preferred lower-impact options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay jars and props are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn with us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to share your results and explore natural colour alongside fellow dyers, botanical printers and dye-plant growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":46948383162704,"sku":"79401","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":46948383195472,"sku":"79402","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46948383228240,"sku":"79403","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75g","offer_id":46948383261008,"sku":"79404","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46948383293776,"sku":"79405","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":46948383326544,"sku":"79406","price":29.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":46948383359312,"sku":"79407","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":46948383392080,"sku":"79408","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Mallow_hollyhok.jpg?v=1790076569","url":"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/products\/black-hollyhock-dye","provider":"AppleOak FibreWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}