Madder - Rubia Cordifolia - Powder - 16 oz - Wholesale undyed Blue Face Leicester Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Dye amounts

The onion peel can be placed directly in the dye bath if you dont have a muslin or similar bag but more cleanup may be necessary

and soft cool-toned fur and feather work

This dye is also well known for it’s ability to dye silk black with the addition of logwood and an iron mordant

Madder - Rubia Cordifolia - Powder - 16 oz - Wholesale undyed Blue Face Leicester Frequently Asked QuestionsMadder Rubia tinctorium, Rubia cordifolia, and Morinda citrifolia is an ancient dye that dates back to 3000BC. It is most frequently used to produce turkey reds, mulberry, orange red, terracotta, and in combination with other dyes and dyeing procedures can yield crimson, purple, rust, browns, and near black. The primary dye component is alizarin, which is found in the roots of several plants and trees. Madder is cultivated and grows wild throughout