{"product_id":"dyers-chamomile-flower-dye","title":"DYER'S CHAMOMILE FLOWER DYE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrish Dyer’s Chamomile Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCota tinctoria · Homegrown in County Clare · Whole Dried Flower Heads\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Dyer’s Chamomile flowers are grown, hand-collected and dried by us in County Clare, Ireland. Grown to organic principals and standards, but not certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully dried flower heads of \u003cem\u003eCota tinctoria\u003c\/em\u003e contain a generous amount of yellow colour and produce clear, warm shades ranging from soft lemon and floral yellow to rich gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole flower heads are suitable for colour extraction and botanical flower printing. Each harvest is produced on a small scale, so availability is limited.\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\u003eAccepted botanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCota tinctoria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlder botanical synonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnthemis tinctoria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dyer’s Chamomile, Golden Marguerite and Yellow Chamomile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried flower heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown in:\u003c\/strong\u003e County Clare, Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Seed source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown, hand-collected and dried by AppleOak FibreWorks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon yellow, clear yellow, warm yellow and gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dye extraction and botanical flower printing\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\u003eSuggested quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25% WOF for a clear yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColourfastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to excellent when suitably prepared, dyed and finished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity of flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10g - approximately 60 flower heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical and suitable for vegan projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 10g pack contains approximately 60 dried flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number is approximate because this is naturally variable, hand-harvested material. Individual flower heads differ in size and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the suggested starting quantity of 25% WOF:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10g of flowers is suitable for approximately 40g of dry fibre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 100g of dry fibre, begin with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25g Dyer’s Chamomile flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e25% WOF - weight of dry fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse more flowers for deeper yellow and gold shades, or less for paler lemon and cream tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing recipe for wool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 g dried Dyer’s Chamomile flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 g wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10 g alum - equivalent to 10% WOF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnough water for the flowers and wool to move freely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scour the wool and mordant it with approximately 10% alum WOF, or follow your preferred wool-mordanting method. Wet the mordanted wool thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the flowers with water and leave them overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtract:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat the flowers and soaking water to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80–85°C (176–185°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e and hold for one hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strain the dye liquid through a cloth. The flowers may also be contained inside a securely tied dye bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the thoroughly wetted, mordanted wool and heat at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80–85°C (176–185°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e for up to one hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn off the heat and allow the wool to cool in the bath. Leave it for several hours or overnight if a deeper shade is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse thoroughly, wash gently using a suitable pH-neutral detergent and dry away from strong sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vigorous boil is unnecessary.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein and cellulose fibres require different preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyeing cotton, linen or another cellulose fibre? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-mordant-linen-and-cotton-fabrics-successfully\"\u003eFind suitable preparation and mordanting methods here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical flower printing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intact dried flower heads can also be used for botanical contact printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the clearest results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScour and mordant the fabric appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRehydrate the dried flowers before arranging them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest the flowers on a small piece of fabric first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse firm and even contact between the flowers and fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow a complete botanical-printing method suitable for the chosen fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults depend on the fibre, mordant, moisture, pressure, steaming method and processing time.\u003c\/p\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\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\u003eLower quantity or exhaust bath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale lemon to cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 25% WOF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, warm yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher quantity or repeated bath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeeper yellow to rich gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver an indigo or woad base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh green to leaf green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight iron modification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlive, moss or green-brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical printing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow floral marks and impressions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally grown flowers vary from one harvest to another. Colour descriptions are provided as a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating green with indigo or woad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways apply the blue first:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDye the scoured fibre in a correctly prepared indigo or woad vat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow it to oxidise completely between dips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the blue-dyed fibre thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMordant it using a suitable method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the Dyer’s Chamomile yellow bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pale blue base followed by a strong yellow generally produces a clear, lively green. A deeper blue base creates darker leaf green and blue-green shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways dye the blue first, followed by mordanting and Dyer’s Chamomile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModifying with iron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron can shift Dyer’s Chamomile yellow towards olive, moss and green-brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–3% iron WOF\u003c\/strong\u003e in a separate, diluted afterbath. Begin at the lower end of the range and increase only if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron acetate is often a gentler option for textile fibres than applying ferrous sulphate directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron acetate may be purchased ready-made, produced using a traditional iron-water method or prepared by combining ferrous sulphate with sodium acetate using an appropriate recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomemade iron water can vary in strength. Test a small sample before treating the complete piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive iron can make fibres harsh or brittle. Remove the fibre as soon as the desired colour develops and rinse thoroughly.\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\u003eSoak overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoaking begins the colour extraction before heat is applied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse controlled heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtract and dye at approximately 80–85°C rather than boiling vigorously.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart at 25% WOF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is a useful starting quantity for a clear yellow.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpect softer cold colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold extraction generally produces a paler and more variable result.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint with whole flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRehydrate the dried flower heads before botanical printing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate green correctly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply indigo or woad first, then mordant and dye with Dyer’s Chamomile.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse iron sparingly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBegin at approximately 1% WOF and increase only when necessary.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReuse the bath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA second extraction or exhaust bath may produce pale yellows.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord the flower quantity, fibre, mordant, water, temperature and 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\u003eDyer’s Chamomile can produce good to excellent colourfastness when the fibre is appropriately prepared, mordanted, dyed and finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance still depends on the fibre, mordant, depth of shade, water chemistry and aftercare. Very pale shades and botanical prints may respond differently from deeper immersion-dyed colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry and store finished work away from strong, direct sunlight. Wash only when necessary using cool water and a gentle, pH-neutral detergent.\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 sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor textile dyeing 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 plant dust and fine 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 gloves and suitable protective equipment when handling dusty material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople sensitive to chamomile or other plants in the daisy family should take particular care and avoid direct contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the safety instructions for all mordants, iron and indigo-vat ingredients used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse dedicated dyeing equipment—never food-preparation utensils.\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 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\u003eDried Dyer’s Chamomile flower heads in a stand up pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is hand-harvested natural material, the number, size, shape and colour of the flowers will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMordants, iron, indigo, woad and other dyeing supplies are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited homegrown harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flowers are grown, harvested and dried by us in County Clare, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are produced on a small scale, and the quantity available depends on each year’s growing conditions and harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the annual harvest has sold out, the flowers may not be available again until the following season.\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. 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