Learn to Natural Dye and add the beauty of rich, natural color to your life!
With everything you need to get started -- dye, mordant and eBook -- you'll be natural dyeing in no time!
*** ABOUT THE DYES ***
Choose from 10 gorgeous Natural Dyes, paired with super-versatile Alum Mordant.
There's Annatto, Cochineal, Cutch, Henna, Logwood, Madder, Osage, Pomegranate, Red Sandalwood or Sappanwood.
{Read below for more info about each natural dye.}
50 grams ANNATTO * Vegan
Annatto dyes in cheerful, gorgeous shades of light to golden yellows, peachy-yellow-oranges and bolder oranges. It is a seed from the Achiote Tree.
20 grams COCHINEAL * Fair Trade, Organic
Cochineal dyes in gorgeously rich shades of pinks, magentas, reds and purples. It is harvested from the body of a tiny insect that lives on cacti.
20 grams CUTCH * Vegan
Cutch dyes in gorgeous shades of golden caramel, taupes, tans, fawns, red-browns, and browns to dark umbers. It is from the heartwood of the Cutch Tree.
50 grams HENNA * Vegan
Henna dyes in a range of earthy fawns to golden and red-orange hues. It is from the leaves of the Henna plant (Lawsonia inermis), a flowering shrub.
NOTE: This is not a cosmetic grade Henna. This is a textile and fiber grade dye.
25 grams LOGWOOD * Vegan
Logwood dyes in a gorgeous moody light to dark purples. It is from the heartwood of the Logwood tree.
50 grams MADDER ROOT * Organic * Vegan
Madder dyes in a range of earthy, rich shades of reds, oranges and corals. It is from the root of the perennial plant of the same name.
40 grams OSAGE * Vegan
Osage dyes in a range of bright to lighter golden yellow shades. It is from the heartwood of the Osage Tree, a native North American plant grown in the Southern States of the USA.
40 grams POMEGRANATE * Vegan
Pomegranate dyes in soft yellow to greenish hues. It provides color from the peel or husk of the pomegranate fruit.
40 grams of RED SANDALWOOD * Vegan
Red Sandalwood dyes in a range of earthy, rich rusty shades of reds, pinks, peaches and corals. It is from a tree called the African Coralwood (Pterocarpus soyauxii) grown in Central Africa.
40 grams SAPPANWOOD * Vegan
Sappanwood dyes in a bright, rich, classic red color. It is from the Sappanwood Tree, otherwise known as the Indian Redwood, grown in Southeast Asia and India.
NOTE: It is NOT traditional Sandalwood (of the genus Santalum), as it is a threatened species indigenous to India and it is illegal to harvest and sell elsewhere.
***ABOUT THE MORDANT***
ALUM is used to mordant fiber and fabrics before applying Natural Dye.
Without Mordant, most Natural Dyes will either immediately rinse out or quickly fade, or both.
50 grams ALUM * Vegan
ALUM Mordant helps Natural Dyes achieve their brightest, strongest potentials when dyed over.
It is a safe metallic salt and perfect for home use. It is good for use on Protein and Cellulose fibers/fabrics.
***ABOUT THE eBOOK ***
In this 48-color-filled-page eBook, "Intro to Natural Dye," the entire process, along with eco-friendly adaptations, are covered.
Sharing clear, concise directions, along with simple measurements and recipes, you'll feel confident to begin cooking with Nature's color.
Start exploring, experimenting and adding a breath of Nature to your life and practice today!
* INCLUDED: 1 packet of natural dye (your choice); 1 packet of alum mordant; & 1 instant digital download of "Intro to Natural Dye" by Jeanine Ertl, ANINI Designs, in PDF form. eBook available immediately upon purchase &/or later from your 'Order History Page' located on your receipt. Ebook includes 48-full color pages covering the Natural Dye process from start to finish.
* NOT INCLUDED: As mentioned above, e-book does not include any of the fiber or fabric pictured.
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COLOR NOTE: ANINI Designs is not responsible for the color you reach through this varied and multi-faceted process. Your color results will be determined by how you approach the Natural Dye process (e.g. as in, what minerals are present in the water you use, what temperatures you heat to, which mordant you use, what type of metal pot you choose to mordant and dye in, what fiber type you're dyeing, etc.).
* HEALTH NOTE: Natural Dyes and Mordants may cause irritation to skin. Each person has their own sensitivities. This e-book covers the entire process but encourages you to use both a face mask to avoid breathing in particulates and steam, as well as gloves, especially if you have sensitivities. Please read and make your plans to use Mordants and Natural Dyes with care, taking all necessary precautions (e.g. use gloves and face mask) while handling, pouring, transferring, cooking, etc.
* PREP WARNING: Mordant and Natural Dye Pots must only be used with dye processes. Do not use pots, spoons, bowls, cups, and other kitchen implements that you plan on using again with food.
* eBOOK FORMAT: This digital e-book will be emailed to you immediately after purchase. The downloadable PDF is open-able on your device (e.g. smart phone, tablet, chromebook, laptop, desktop computer -- basically any device that can download PDFs). The page sizes are all 8.5" x 11" (inches) and display in full color. Please save the downloaded PDF to your device for long-term reading.
* DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS: Upon purchase, you will be guided to a purchase confirmation page that will include a link to download the "Intro to Natural Dye" eBook. Feel free to download immediately.
If you do not download at this time and return to it later, please go to your receipt (sent to the email you entered upon purchase), scroll down, and click on "Order History Page." From there, you will be asked to enter your email and taken to your ANINI Designs orders. Your download(s) are available within the item(s) on this page. If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly at ANINIdesigns@gmail.com. Thanks!
* COPYRIGHT: Upon purchase of this eBook, you receive one license for your personal use. Please do not share it with others or distribute it in any form. It is priced fairly so that this isn't necessary. Additionally, please do not save portions of, or share this e-book in its entirety, in your own teachings, classes, workshops, etc. It is a guide meant to help you learn and use the Natural Dye process for your own personal use or for natural dyeing for your own sale only.
* EU CUSTOMERS: Customers in the EU must pay VAT on digital products at the rate applicable in their own country regardless of where the seller is located. Buyer is responsible for paying these fees.
* NO RETURN/REFUNDS: Because of the nature of this bundle of products, ANINI Designs does not accept exchanges or returns on any/all e-books, Natural Dyes, Mordants and Natural Dye Kits.
* VISIBILITY: Colors may vary slightly due to computer settings.
* ANINI MISSION: I am committed to creating pieces that speak in conversation with, for, and in support of our amazing environment.
By purchasing from ANINI Designs you are supporting an independent, work-from-home fiber artisan who is weaving her peace, love, joy and the future into each textile.
