{"product_id":"madder-root-dye-reds-oranges","title":"MADDER ROOT DYE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadder Dye – Cut or Ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubia tinctorum · Natural Reds \u0026amp; Oranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom soft peaches and warm oranges to brick reds, madder offers plenty to explore. Your water, fibre and dyeing method all influence the colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild-harvested in Eastern Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dried root, cut or ground—not an extract\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaches, oranges, pinks and reds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFibres:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wool, silk, cotton and linen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recommended; use a fibre-appropriate method\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColourfastness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can produce lasting colours; lightfastness and washfastness depend on preparation and process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madder root is not food-safe and may be acutely toxic if swallowed. Treat all forms—including dust and particles—as hazardous and use only for dyeing or craft purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut or ground?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasier to strain. Soak overnight before extraction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTends to give stronger colour but leaves more sediment. A fine cloth or dye bag helps, although some particles may pass through. Can be challenging when dyeing fibres and yarns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–100 g madder per 100 g dry fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquivalent to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–100% WOF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—weight of dry fibre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with a small sample. Lower quantities generally give lighter shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic dyeing guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scour and mordant your fibre, then wet thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cover the madder with water and leave overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtract:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heat gently to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–70°C (140–158°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for approximately one hour or longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDye:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strain if desired, add the fibre and hold at gentle heat for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Allow room for the fibre to move.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cool in the dye bath for better colour, leave overnight where practical, then rinse and wash gently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor reds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium carbonate (chalk) can help when your water is soft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cut roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brief boiling-water rinse before soaking can reduce yellow tones. Discard the rinse water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher temperatures can bring out browner shades, but may also produce deeper reds; results vary greatly between studios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater, water pH, mordant, textile and quantities matter. An orange result is quite possible, even when you are aiming for red! Madder reds are one of the most challenging colours to achieve for some studios, so don't give yourself a hard time if it doesn't work out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; safe handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore sealed, cool and dry, away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not consume madder or use it in food, drinks, cosmetics or herbal preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid breathing dust and prevent contact with your mouth, eyes and open wounds. Wear suitable protective equipment when handling ground madder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse dedicated dyeing utensils and containers. Do not use them for food preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from food, children and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf madder is swallowed, seek urgent medical advice or contact your local poison centre. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a medical professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor dyeing and craft use only—not for consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe pack as sustainably as we can while protecting your dye materials. Pouch types vary with pack size and availability of our preferred options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay jars are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn with us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for shared experience, questions and support from fellow dyers and growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Cut \/ 50g","offer_id":52825440354640,"sku":"106402","price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cut \/ 100g","offer_id":18700856885305,"sku":"106402","price":12.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cut \/ 250g","offer_id":52811133550928,"sku":"106402","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cut \/ 500g","offer_id":39526681378870,"sku":"106402","price":39.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cut \/ 1kg","offer_id":40466093801526,"sku":"106402","price":73.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground \/ 50g","offer_id":52825440387408,"sku":"106404","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground \/ 100g","offer_id":18700856918073,"sku":"106404","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground \/ 250g","offer_id":52811133583696,"sku":"106404","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground \/ 500g","offer_id":39526681935926,"sku":"106404","price":41.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground \/ 1kg","offer_id":40466093834294,"sku":"106404","price":76.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/madder_powder_cut.jpg?v=1788881638","url":"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/products\/madder-root-dye-reds-oranges","provider":"AppleOak FibreWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}