Beginners Natural Dye Kit - 6 Natural Dyes included
Discover the magic of natural colour with our Beginners Natural Dye Kit, a carefully curated introduction to the fascinating world of botanical dyeing. Whether you are a spinner, weaver, knitter, felter, textile artist or simply curious about natural dyes, this kit contains everything you need to start experimenting with colour from nature.
Inside the kit you will find a beautiful selection of traditional natural dyes, chosen to provide a wide spectrum of colours and exciting dyeing possibilities:
 
25g Madder Root Powder – produces warm reds, terracotta shades and beautiful pinks.
25g Annatto Powder – vibrant oranges and golden sunset hues.
25g Marigold Powder – rich yellows and luxurious golden tones.
25g Turmeric Powder – bright, cheerful yellows that are easy and rewarding to achieve.
25g Himalayan Rhubarb Powder – a wonderfully versatile dye capable of producing surprising shades.
25g Alkanet Root Powder – beautiful purples, mauves and subtle grey-blue tones.
 
To help you prepare your fibres correctly, we have also included essential mordants and tannins:
50g Gallnut Powder (natural tannin)
25g Aluminium Acetate (ideal for cellulose fibres)
50g Alum (traditional mordant for protein fibres)
Plus:
Printed Beginners Guide to Natural Dyeing featuring simple instructions to get you started.
 
This kit contains enough materials to experiment with approximately 600g of yarn, fibre or fabric, making it perfect for sampling, learning and developing your own colour recipes.
Natural dyes can be used on a wide range of materials including:
Plant fibres: cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, rayon and other cellulose fibres.
Animal fibres: wool, silk, alpaca, cashmere and other protein fibres.
We have included both Gallnut tannin and Aluminium Acetate to make dyeing plant fibres straightforward, whilst Alum provides an excellent mordant for wool and other animal fibres.
One of the joys of natural dyeing is experimentation. If you would like to substitute any of the dyes in this kit for alternatives from our natural dye range, simply leave us a note when ordering and we will be happy to accommodate your request wherever possible.
Bring the colours of nature into your textile projects and begin your natural dyeing journey with confidence.
Colours from Nature, Crafted by You.