ROSEHIP SHELLS ORGANIC CUT OR GROUND
Dye Colour: Yellow and Orange | Country of Collection: Ground from South Africa, Cut from Eastern Europe
Rosehip shells, sourced from Eastern Europe (cut) and South Africa (ground), offer a beautiful natural dye that imparts a light yellow to vibrant orange hue on protein fibres like wool and silks, depending on the quantity used. Best for protein fibres, this organic dye is also suitable for soap making and consumption, adding an eco-friendly touch to your crafting projects.
Colour Fastness: Poor to Medium
Colour Outcomes by WOF Ratio:
- 100% WOF Dye (Rosehip): Yields a soft yellow to orange hue.
- Dyeing with Wool or Silk: Can create deeper, richer tones when left in the dye bath to cool.
Basic Recipe for Dyeing:
Ingredients: 200g Rosehip Shells, 100g Wool or Silk (mordanted with 10% Alum)
Instructions:
- Soak 200g Rosehip shells overnight.
- Strain the mixture through a cloth, creating a dye bag, and place it in the dye bath.
- Add mordanted wool or silk to the dye pot and simmer for 1 hour.
- Let the fabric remain in the dye bath to cool, which will deepen the colour.
- Rinse and dry.
Rosehip Shells provide a warm, earthy dye perfect for creating a natural palette in your fibre arts, offering beautiful yellow and orange hues, especially for protein fibres.
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