{"title":"Dyes by Type","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Dyes by Type collection. Hot Sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calcium-carbonate","title":"Calcium Carbonate","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalcium Carbonate (also known as chalk) is a white mineral powder used in natural dyeing to adjust dye baths and enhance color development. It is especially popular with madder dyeing, where it helps produce deeper shades of reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used with cotton and other cellulose fibers, Calcium Carbonate may be added directly to the madder dye bath to enrich color. It is also a naturally occurring mineral and one of the primary contributors to hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for natural dyeing, botanical dye projects, fabric dyeing, yarn dyeing, immersion dyeing, solar dyeing, and traditional textile processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended amount of calcium carbonate is 5% WOF, approx. 1 teaspoon for 100 grams of fiber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111974","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":46492859334753,"sku":"wju1787962806631","price":2.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":46492859367521,"sku":"niv1787962806632","price":3.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":46492859400289,"sku":"pix1787962806633","price":5.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/4450\/6465\/files\/calcium-carbonate_1.jpg?v=1787962810"},{"product_id":"symplocos-plant-mordant","title":"Symplocos Plant Mordant","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany plants are known as aluminum accumulators and can be used as alternatives to industrially processed alum with varying degrees of luck. You might be familiar with Symplocos tinctoria (AKA horse sugar or sweetleaf), a bushy tree native to Southeastern United States that grants a deep yellow color and has some alum retaining properties.\u003cbr\u003eAnother species of the Symplocos tree is the Indonesian Symplocos cochinchinensis. Gathered and ground in much the same ways, the fallen, yellowed leaves from the Symplocos cochinchinensis imparts a lighter shade of yellow along with a higher percentage of naturally occurring alum. In addition to having the useful and bio-friendly way to bypass the use of a more highly processed or synthetic option there have been some interesting colors achieved through experimentation; Logwood yielding brilliant blues, for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural dye giant, Michel Garcia, has teamed with the gifted Sara Goodman and Threads of Life founder William Ingram to help get the word out about this wonderful product, but the real story is of rain forest conservation and the support of the indigenous peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreviously in Indonesia, traditional ikat dyers using the bark of the Morinda for their remarkable red dyes would also make use of the bark of the Symplocos tree. The Bebali Foundation has been studying the mordant process for a number of years in efforts to find a more sustainable way to acquire the needed alum without having to harvest the entire tree. They made a breakthrough with the fallen, yellowed leaves. Patiently gathered from the forest floor and milled by hand, The Plant Mordant Project has found a balance in helping the environment at the same time as granting opportunity to it's inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking to mordant silk, wool, or cellulose fibers these informative instructions will point you in the right direction:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePrintable and Downloadable Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also includes instructions on how to create a paste to be used for silkscreening, block printing, or painting as well as a noteworthy read about the Foundations and peoples you are helping to support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1313871","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":46492859465825,"sku":"fxr1787962811019","price":7.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":46492859498593,"sku":"zjx1787962811020","price":16.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 g","offer_id":46492859531361,"sku":"viq1787962811021","price":28.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/4450\/6465\/files\/symplocos-plant-mordant_1.jpg?v=1787962815"},{"product_id":"calcium-hydroxide","title":"Calcium Hydroxide","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalcium Hydroxide is a strong alkaline mineral used in natural dyeing, most commonly for preparing and maintaining indigo and woad vats. It helps reduce oxygen in the vat and increases alkalinity, creating the ideal conditions for successful indigo reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine white powder also known as pickling lime, hydrated lime, slaked lime, or builders lime, Calcium Hydroxide is an essential component in many traditional indigo fermentation and reduction systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn small amounts, it may also be added to natural dye baths to modify pH and influence certain dye colors, particularly wood-based dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen exposed to air and agitation, Calcium Hydroxide absorbs carbon dioxide and gradually converts into Calcium Carbonate (chalk), becoming non-toxic over time. Indigo vat residues are often considered compost-safe once fully neutralized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for indigo dyeing, woad vats, natural dye chemistry, pH adjustment, and traditional textile dye processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1111974","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":46492859760737,"sku":"kww1787962801873","price":2.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":46492859793505,"sku":"jaq1787962801874","price":3.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":46492859826273,"sku":"wao1787962801875","price":4.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/4450\/6465\/files\/calcium-hydroxide_1.jpg?v=1787962828"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sunlitcottage.shop\/collections\/dyes-by-type.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}