Weld (Reseda Luteola) dye is a renowned plant-based colourant with a rich history. Together with other natural sources such as Madder, Woad, and Dyer's Chamomile, it produces high-quality dyes suitable for temperate regions. In fact, the iconic medieval shades of Saxon green and Lincoln green were achieved by over-dyeing weld yellow with woad blue. Legend has it that Lincoln green was the preferred hue of Robin Hood's legendary band of outlaws. Reseda is often used to overdye blues, resulting in stunning and lively greens.
Colour fastness: excellent
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Recipe Downloadable PDF ~ Reseda
Basic Recipe:
100% Reseda
7% Soda Ash
Wool (mordanted with Alum)
Soak Reseda in Dye pot with Soda Ash overnight.
Bring to a simmer for 1 hour.
Strain through Cloth, put to the side.
Add wool to the dye pot and simmer gently for 1 hour.
*For a paler yellow add the dye bag to the 2nd bath and add the next lot of mordanted yarn.
**The same bath can be used up to 3 times.
