Dyer's Broom cut
latin: Genistae tinct. Hb. conc.
botanical: Genista tinctoria L.
Traditionally used for dyeing yellow and green. The green will be more on the tan side.
Basic recipe:
100% Broom
10% Alum
3% Iron as green option
Mordant as required, extract broom in 85C degrees Celsius for 1h. Remove dye, switch off pot and add your item and leave overnight. Treat with iron as an after mordant. Rinse, wash.
Colour fastness: medium
