Shepherd Textiles Sumac Extract is made from the tannin-rich galls that form on the branches of rhus chinensis, the Chinese sumac. Sumac galls yield very clear, potent tannins that can be used to mordant cotton and linen, tan leather, or make iron gall ink. When used as a pretreatment on plant fibers, sumac tannins impart very little color of their own, but they are noted for producing bright and vibrant shades when paired with an aluminum mordant, and they will not make the fibers feel denser or heavier. An excellent choice for preparing cotton and linen before mordanting to dye bright and colorful hues. Please see our guide to Dyeing With Sumac Extract for background, color recipes, and important safety information.
Shepherd Textiles Sumac Extract is made from the tannin-rich galls that form on the branches of rhus chinensis, the Chinese sumac. Sumac galls yield very clear, potent tannins that can be used to mordant cotton and linen, tan leather, or make iron gall ink. When used as a pretreatment on plant fibers, sumac tannins impart very little color of their own, but they are noted for producing bright and vibrant shades when paired with an aluminum mordant, and they will not make the fibers feel denser or heavier. An excellent choice for preparing cotton and linen before mordanting to dye bright and colorful hues. Please see our guide to Dyeing With Sumac Extract for background, color recipes, and important safety information.
