Natural Dye Bark

Step-by-Step Guide: How to make Natural Dye

Using natural products to color garments/fabrics is an ancient technique that has been displaced by all the advances that have been achieved during the development of chemistry and technology.

However, the use of naturally sourced paints is gaining new momentum again, as natural dyes are a good option, because they do not pose a health risk, their use is not limited, and they have the condition of being magnificent.

Unlike chemical based inks that use toxic products that can affect the body, either due to the insecurity, or they generate or adverse effects, such as allergies.

There are many other minerals, animals, and plants from which dyes also can be extracted, but one of the most used, is this Natural Dye Bark, known and famous for its powerful ability to dye garments/fabrics a purple color, which has made it a very important component in the textile industry.

That’s why we will now show you our natural dye instructions.

The dry and colorful Bark is used for the dyeing process, which produces a color between red and brown. To take advantage of the Natural Dye, the Bark must be crushed until very thin sawdust is obtained. Depending on the amount used, the type of fiber, and the mordant, which is a product that is used to adheres the color to the garments/fabrics, but also make the dye into different shades, if wanted, so can be used both as a paint and as a fixative.

Making natural dye is quite simple, we just need to follow the procedure and materials needed:

• 250 milliliters of vinegar

• 750 milliliters of distilled water

• 1 plastic container or bucket

• 1 pot

• mordant of your choice

• 500 grams of Natural Dye Bark Powder
  
  

Natural Dye Bark in Powder form can be made by following these steps:

Put the Natural Dye Bark in small pieces into a container with hot water, stirring constantly until the water changes color.

Then strain the infusion and dry it at high temperature to obtain the Powder.

Procedure:

Mix the water with the vinegar in the plastic container.

Add the Natural Dye Bark Powder to the pot and pour the water and vinegar mixture over it.

Cook over low heat for thirty minutes to one hour.

Strain the mixture and let it cool.

To dye the garments/fabrics, we must follow these steps:

Wash the piece to remove dirt and allow it to better absorb the dye.

Pass the piece through the chosen mordant, which means soaking the piece for thirty to sixty minutes in hot water with enough mordant to cover it.

Remove the garments/fabrics from the mordant and squeeze it to remove excess moisture.

Place in a container the final Natural Dye Bark liquid in enough quantity to cover the piece and then let it soak for at least twelve hours.

After this time, heat it over low heat, at a temperature of approximately 80º for one to two hours, depending on the desired color intensity.

After the required time, remove it from the heat and let it cool.

Finally, rinse thoroughly with warm water until the water runs clear, then rinse with cold water and hang the painted garments/fabrics in the shade to dry.

The Herb here is strictly offered as a natural dye, terrarium bedding and botanical specimen of ethnographic value.

Not for consumption. Consult the disclaimer before you order.

This product has not been approved by the FDA for consumption or health benefits.