{"product_id":"tara-tannin-powder","title":"TARA TANNIN POWDER","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara Powder – Natural Tannin for Cellulose Fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara spinosa  · Ground Pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara powder is a natural tanning product made from the finely ground pods of the tara tree, a small tree native to the Peruvian Andes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich in light-coloured hydrolysable tannins, Tara is particularly useful as the first stage of a two-step mordanting process for cotton, linen and other cellulose fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use Tara when preparing our naturally dyed embroidery yarns and other cellulose textiles. It produces a light beige-brown base colour, which can add a pleasing extra depth to the main dye colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara powder is a raw botanical material rather than a purified tannin extract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\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\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara spinosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Molina) Britton \u0026amp; Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynonym\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaesalpinia spinosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Molina) Kuntze\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant part\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely ground powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw ground pods - not a concentrated extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrolysable tannins, principally gallotannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst stage of cellulose mordanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton, linen, hemp and other cellulose fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight beige-brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan add warmth and depth to the main dye colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolubility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartly soluble; contains botanical sediment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara as a tanning product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara powder is made by drying and grinding the pods of the tara tree. The pods are naturally rich in hydrolysable tannins, principally gallotannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara has long been valued as a tanning product because its tannins are comparatively pale. In textile dyeing, this makes it useful when a tannin-rich preparation is required without introducing the deeper brown or beige colours associated with other tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe powder itself is light beige\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It will usually leave a gentle warm base colour on the fibre rather than remaining completely colourless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy cellulose fibres need two mordanting stages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton, linen and other cellulose fibres do not naturally form a strong bond with aluminium mordants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, our cellulose preparation uses two complementary stages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tannin treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second mordanting treatment using alum with soda ash, aluminium acetate or aluminium lactate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tannin stage and the aluminium stage work together. Tannin by itself does not complete the mordanting process, and the aluminium treatments are not sufficient by themselves either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the second mordanting stage, the tannins are converted into insoluble tannates within the fibre. This creates the complete mordant system used to prepare the cellulose fibre for the subsequent dye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour and its influence on the final shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara produces a light beige base colour on cellulose fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith pale, delicate or very clear dyes, this base colour may remain visible and influence the final shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith stronger dyes, Tara often adds depth and warmth without overwhelming the main colour. This is one of the reasons we use it when preparing our naturally dyed embroidery yarns and other cellulose textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final effect depends on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amount of Tara used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fibre and its preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main dye colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater chemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe duration and temperature of the tannin bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinsing and finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways prepare a sample when a very pale, bright or colour-sensitive result is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor general cellulose preparation, begin with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10g Tara powder per 100g dry fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquivalent to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% WOF - weight of dry fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a stronger tannin treatment or a more noticeable beige-brown base, the amount may be increased following a tested recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara powder is made from ground pods and is not a concentrated tannin extract. Its natural tannin strength can therefore vary between batches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested tannin treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scour the cotton, linen or other cellulose fibre thoroughly to remove oils, waxes, sizing and processing residues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeigh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weigh the dry fibre and calculate approximately 10% WOF Tara powder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Make the Tara powder into a smooth paste with a small amount of warm water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDilute:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add the paste to enough water for the fibre to move freely and stir thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the fibre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add the wetted cellulose fibre and ensure it is completely immersed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep textile in the cold to up to 30C degrees for around one hour, moving the fibre regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the fibre to cool in the bath. It may be left for several additional hours or overnight for thorough penetration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove the fibre and gently squeeze out the excess liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond mordant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complete the process with alum and soda ash, aluminium acetate or aluminium lactate, following the instructions for the chosen mordant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDye:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once both stages have been completed, proceed with the chosen natural dye recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not treat the Tara bath as a complete mordanting process by itself. The second mordanting stage is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyeing cotton, linen or another cellulose fibre? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-mordant-linen-and-cotton-fabrics-successfully\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind our complete cellulose mordanting guide here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing the second mordant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the Tara treatment, complete the mordanting process with one of the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlum with soda ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional two-stage approach in which the tannin-treated fibre is followed by an alum and soda ash mordanting bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium acetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA convenient aluminium mordant for cellulose fibres. It is applied after the Tara treatment and may be followed by a chalk afterbath where required by the recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium lactate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother aluminium option for suitably prepared cellulose fibres. It is used as the second stage after the tannin treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the correct recipe and safety guidance for the chosen aluminium mordant. Do not combine quantities or instructions from unrelated mordanting methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips from the dye pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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\u003cspan\u003eScour thoroughly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOils, waxes and sizing can prevent even tannin and mordant uptake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake a smooth paste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixing the powder with a little warm water first helps prevent dry lumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the material moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular movement encourages a more even beige-brown base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect sediment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is ground pod material rather than a soluble extract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a dye bag if preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine cloth bag can help contain coarse particles, although some fine sediment may escape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete both stages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara alone is not a complete mordant, and the aluminium stage is not used alone in this system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider the base colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara’s light beige-brown can influence pale pinks, blues and clear yellows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it for depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStronger colours often gain a pleasing additional depth over a Tara-prepared base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample first\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural tannin strength and colour can vary between batches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote the fibre, WOF, temperature, duration, mordant and dye used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing Tara with iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara’s tannins react strongly with iron and can produce grey, grey-brown and much darker shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf iron is used as a colour modifier, begin with a very small quantity. Excessive iron can dull the main colour and may damage fibres over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse iron modification as a separate, carefully measured process rather than adding an unmeasured quantity directly to the Tara preparation bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannin performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara is used primarily to support the mordanting and subsequent dyeing of cellulose fibres rather than as a strong standalone dye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe effectiveness of the complete preparation depends on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThorough scouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven tannin application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletion of the second mordanting stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chosen aluminium mordant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dye and dyeing method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater chemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinsing, washing and aftercare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara’s light beige-brown colour may remain visible beneath pale dyes. With medium and deep colours, it generally contributes additional depth rather than becoming the dominant shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a natural botanical material. Colour, particle size, tannin strength and moisture content may vary slightly between batches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe powder may range from pale beige and warm cream to light beige-brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural batch variation can influence both the base colour and the performance of the tannin bath. Always sample before beginning an important or colour-sensitive project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage and safe handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor textile dyeing, tanning, paper and craft use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot for consumption or use in food, drinks, cosmetics or herbal preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid creating or breathing dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork in a well-ventilated area when handling the dry powder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear suitable respiratory and eye protection when dusty material may become airborne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid contact with the eyes, mouth and open wounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear gloves where appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the safety instructions for the aluminium mordant, iron modifier or other auxiliary used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse dedicated dyeing utensils and containers—never food-preparation equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from food and out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour chosen net weight of finely ground Tara pods, supplied in a sealed pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlum, soda ash, aluminium acetate, aluminium lactate, dyes and other mordanting materials are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay jars, dyed yarns and photographic props are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn with us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Dyers \u0026amp; Growers Academy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to share your results and explore natural colour alongside fellow dyers and growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":18714982613049,"sku":"seehawer","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":18714982645817,"sku":"seehawer","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75g","offer_id":18714982678585,"sku":"seehawer","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":18714982711353,"sku":"seehawer","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":47368970600784,"sku":"seehawer","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":47368970633552,"sku":"seehawer","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":47368970666320,"sku":"seehawer","price":26.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Tara_powder.jpg?v=1774364561","url":"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/products\/tara-tannin-powder","provider":"AppleOak FibreWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}