{"product_id":"organic-sage-dye","title":"ORGANIC SAGE DYE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Sage Natural Dye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis L. · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Dried and Cut Leaves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic sage leaves produce soft greenish-yellow, muted gold and earthy yellow-green shades. A carefully controlled iron afterbath can shift the colour towards olive, moss and deeper grey-green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dried, cut leaves are cultivated in Bosnia and Herzegovina and supplied specifically for textile dyeing and craft use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSage is an accessible botanical dye for wool and silk and can also be used on suitably prepared cotton and linen. The finished colour depends on the fibre, mordant, water chemistry, dye concentration and modifiers.\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\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common sage or garden sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bosnia and Herzegovina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried and cut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenish yellow, muted gold, yellow-green, olive and grey-green\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 100% WOF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron response:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive, moss and deeper grey-green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColourfastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to excellent when suitably prepared, mordanted, dyed and finished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for vegan projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textile dyeing and craft use only - not sold as food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100g dried sage per 100g dry fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e100% WOF - weight of dry fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity or treatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 50% WOF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow to soft straw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 100% WOF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish yellow to muted gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStronger or repeated bath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeeper yellow-green or earthy gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight iron afterbath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlive, moss or grey-green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLater exhaust bath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow or beige\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese quantities are guidelines only. Sage strength varies between harvests and batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result also depends on the fibre, mordant, water chemistry, extraction method, temperature, processing time and modifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic guide for wool or silk\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\u003eApproximately 100g dried sage per 100g dry fibre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10% alum WOF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional 1–3% iron WOF\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 or silk thoroughly and wet it before mordanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mordant with approximately 10% alum WOF, or follow your preferred protein-fibre mordanting method. The fibre may be left in the cooling mordant bath overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the sage with water and leave it for several hours or overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtract:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat the sage and soaking water gently 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 through a cloth or contain the sage in 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 rinsed, mordanted fibre and hold the bath at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80–85°C (176–185°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e for one hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the fibre to cool in the bath. Leave it overnight if a deeper shade is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModify:\u003c\/strong\u003e For olive, moss or grey-green, transfer the fibre to a separate, diluted iron afterbath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse thoroughly and wash gently with a suitable pH-neutral detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\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\u003eModifying with iron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron shifts sage’s greenish yellows and muted golds towards olive, moss, khaki and grey-green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–3% iron WOF\u003c\/strong\u003e in a separate, well-diluted afterbath. Begin at the lower end and increase only if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere possible, use \u003cstrong\u003eiron acetate\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it is generally gentler on textile fibres than ferrous sulphate used on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepared iron acetate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully made iron water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrous sulphate combined with sodium acetate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomemade iron water varies considerably in strength and cannot be treated as a fixed-percentage solution. Test it on a small sample first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate iron afterbath provides greater control and preserves the original dye bath for additional yellow shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserve the colour continuously and remove the fibre promptly once the required shade develops. Excessive iron can make fibres harsh or brittle.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eChoose the quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBegin with approximately 100% WOF for greenish yellow. Use less for paler shades.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoak before extracting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA soak of several hours or overnight helps begin the release of colour.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl the heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHold the extraction and dye bath at approximately 80–85°C rather than boiling vigorously.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant appropriately\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlum generally produces clearer yellow and greenish-yellow shades.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtend the bath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaving the fibre in the cooling bath overnight can deepen the result.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrain carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse a cloth or dye bag to prevent leaf fragments becoming caught in fibre.\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 1% WOF and use iron acetate where practical.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReuse the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA second extraction may produce useful paler shades.\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 WOF, fibre, mordant, water chemistry, temperature and modifiers.\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\u003eSage can produce good to excellent colourfastness when the fibre is suitably prepared, mordanted, dyed and finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance depends on the individual batch, fibre, mordant, dye quantity, depth of shade, extraction method, modifiers and aftercare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable mordanting generally improves the consistency and durability of the finished colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron-modified shades may appear deeper, but a darker shade should not automatically be assumed to be more permanent. Excessive iron can damage textile fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash dyed work gently with a pH-neutral detergent and avoid prolonged exposure to strong, direct sunlight.\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\u003eThis product is not sold as food or as a culinary or herbal product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not consume or use in food, drinks, cosmetics or medicinal 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\u003eWear gloves and eye protection when preparing mordant or iron solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the safety instructions for all mordants and iron compounds used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse iron sparingly, as excessive iron can damage textile fibres.\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\u003eYour chosen net weight of organic, dried and cut sage leaves, supplied in a pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a natural plant material, variations in leaf colour, texture and piece size should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMordants, iron, downloadable instructions and other dyeing 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 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, ask questions and explore natural colour alongside fellow natural dyers and dye-plant growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":19433566240825,"sku":"102102","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75g","offer_id":19433566273593,"sku":"102102","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":19433566306361,"sku":"102102","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":49955924803920,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39325223780406,"sku":"102102","price":31.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":39325231022134,"sku":"102102","price":56.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Sage_cut_facb0716-9e20-4f96-8e05-48818f0524f6.jpg?v=1790272542","url":"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/products\/organic-sage-dye","provider":"AppleOak FibreWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}