Shepherd Textiles Marigold Extract is made from tagetes erecta, the Mexican marigold. The flower petals are rich in natural yellow pigments that can be used to dye fibers like wool and cotton, with or without a mordant (although mordanting will generally make the color a little bit stronger). Marigold Extract is a great choice both for beginners and for experienced dyers looking for sustainable colors, or seeking to minimize their use of mordant salts. Use at 5% weight-of-fabric (WOF) for lemon yellows on wool, or softer pastel yellows on cotton and linen.
Before using, please read our Guide to Dyeing with Marigold Extract for color recipes, background, and safety information.
Shepherd Textiles Marigold Extract is made from tagetes erecta, the Mexican marigold. The flower petals are rich in natural yellow pigments that can be used to dye fibers like wool and cotton, with or without a mordant (although mordanting will generally make the color a little bit stronger). Marigold Extract is a great choice both for beginners and for experienced dyers looking for sustainable colors, or seeking to minimize their use of mordant salts. Use at 5% weight-of-fabric (WOF) for lemon yellows on wool, or softer pastel yellows on cotton and linen.
Before using, please read our Guide to Dyeing with Marigold Extract for color recipes, background, and safety information.
