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Natural Dye - Kamla Powder - 4 ounce package

$ 4.64

Availability: 89 in stock
  • Suitable For: Plant-Based/Cellulose Fibers
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: Natural Dye
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: India
  • Technique: yarn dyeing
  • Brand: The Yarn Tree
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Condition: New
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Formulation: Powder

    Description

    Kamala Powder - Color: Golden Yellow to Tangerine
    Use Kamala Powder at 20% WOF (Weight of fiber/goods)
    Kamala dyes a beautiful yellow/orange on silk and wool.
    It dyes a lighter shade of yellow on cotton.
    Kamala is a powdery substance obtained from the fruit of Mallotus philippinensis, a small evergreen known as the monkey-face tree (monkeys are said to rub their faces in the fruit).
    Found throughout tropical India, Kamala dye is very similar to annatto in behavior and color.
    Kamala dyes golden yellows to tangerines with moderate lightfastness on cotton.
    Slightly deeper shades are obtained on protein fibers.
    An iron after bath will produce a moss green.
    Over-dyeing with Indigo will produce Forest Green
    Requires a mordant
    Sold in 4 ounce package, Ships from the USA
    Instructions for use included!
    **Buyer responsible for import/export rules to their country.**
    Know your laws! Not all products are legal to ship to your country and may be seized by customs. We cannot offer refunds or reships should this happen.
    The natural dyes that I sell are for textile dyeing only, they are not to be used as a supplement.The natural dyes, mordants and assists are not intended for use as food nor as dietary supplements or personal care products. These products that I sell are for textile crafts only.