Dyer’s Chamomile Flowers
Dye Colour: Yellow | Botanical: Cota tinctoria | Grown & Dried in Ireland

Experience the joy of working with our fully dried Dyer’s Chamomile Flowers, which we personally produce and hand-collect in County Clare, Ireland. These vibrant yellow flowers are packed with natural dye, ideal for colour extraction. They are suitable for flower printing and are perfect for adding a rich, warm tone to your dyeing projects. Limited availability don’t miss out on these unique, locally grown flowers!

Colour Fastness: Good – Excellent

Product Details:

• Quantity: 10g (approximately 60 flower heads)
• Grown & Dried in: County Clare, Ireland
• Perfect for: Colour extraction and eco printing

Mordant-Based Recipe for Wool (Hot and Cold Dyeing):

1. Ingredients:

   • 25g of Dyer’s Chamomile Flowers
   • Wool fibre (100g)
   • Alum mordant (10% of the weight of the wool)

2. Instructions (Hot Dyeing):

   • Soak the flowers overnight in water.
   • Boil the soaked flowers for 1 hour, then strain out the plant matter.
   • Add the mordanted wool to the dye bath and simmer for 1 hour.
   • Let the wool cool in the dye bath overnight for deeper colour.
   • Rinse the wool gently and let it dry.

3. Instructions (Cold Dyeing):

   • Soak the flowers in water for at least 24 hours (preferably 48 hours) to extract the colour.
   • Strain the flowers, then add the mordanted wool to the dye bath.
   • Allow the wool to sit in the cold dye bath for 1-3 days, stirring occasionally.
   • Once satisfied with the colour, rinse the wool gently and let it dry.

Enjoy the vibrant yellows that this locally grown Dyer’s Chamomile will bring to your wool fibres, whether you prefer hot or cold dyeing methods!

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