{"product_id":"annatto-seed-extract-bixa-orellana-achiote-natural-dye-powder","title":"Annatto Seed Extract | Bixa orellana (Achiote) – Natural Dye Powder","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnatto Seed Extract is a concentrated natural dye made from the seeds of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBixa orellana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as Achiote. This vibrant plant-based dye produces beautiful warm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden yellow, orange and pumpkin-orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shades on natural fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnatto is particularly popular for its bright, sunny colours and is a wonderful choice for creating warm, glowing shades on silk, wool, cotton and other natural fibres. The extract is more concentrated than Annatto seed or raw plant matter, so a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller quantity is required to achieve a good depth of colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA versatile addition to any natural dyer's collection, Annatto Seed Extract can be used on its own or combined with other natural dyes to create variations in colour and depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note - we will be updating our dye tests photo for this product. Similar dye colouring examples of this product can be found on the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kraftkolour.net.au\/products\/annatto-powder-natural-orange-4\" title=\"Annatto Powder Raw\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnnatto Powder Raw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e product page.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConcentrated natural dye extracted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnatto seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBixa orellana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAchiote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduces vibrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden yellow, orange and warm pumpkin-orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shades\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore concentrated than raw Annatto seed or plant matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires a lower WOF (weight of fibre) than raw Annatto material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilk, wool, cotton and other natural fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for creating bright, warm and uplifting colourways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for over-dyeing and combining with other natural dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA convenient choice when a concentrated natural dye is preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyeing with Annatto Seed Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnatto Seed Extract is simple to incorporate into a natural dyebath. Because it is a concentrated extract, only a relatively small amount is required compared with raw Annatto seed material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a medium depth of shade, start with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–8% WOF (weight of fibre)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and adjust according to the desired depth and the fibre being dyed. A smaller quantity will produce lighter, softer shades, while a higher concentration can produce stronger golden and orange tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolve or disperse the required amount of extract thoroughly before adding it to the dyebath. As with all natural dyes, the final colour will vary depending on the fibre, water quality, dye concentration, temperature and dyeing method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnatto is particularly well known for its warm, glowing colours and can produce:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumpkin orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich yellow-orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeper orange and coral tones when combined with other dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting colour can vary considerably between different fibres. Experimenting with mordants, dye concentrations and overdyeing can create an even broader range of shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating bright golden yellows on silk, wool, cotton and natural yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating warm orange and pumpkin-orange shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver-dyeing to add warmth and vibrancy to other colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining with other natural dyes to create new colourways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall-batch dyeing and textile projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural dyeing, fibre arts and handmade textiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnatto Seed Extract is a lovely choice when you want \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm, sunny colour from a plant-based natural dye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the convenience of a concentrated extract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBixa orellana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annatto, Achiote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWOF:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weight of Fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural dye colours can vary according to fibre type, mordant, water quality, dye concentration and dyeing conditions. We recommend carrying out a small test before dyeing larger quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor textile and craft use only. Not intended for consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kraftkolour","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":50169251135736,"sku":null,"price":13.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":50169179570424,"sku":null,"price":23.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":50169179603192,"sku":null,"price":38.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":50169179635960,"sku":null,"price":83.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":50169179668728,"sku":null,"price":145.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":50169179701496,"sku":null,"price":264.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/7349\/9384\/files\/Annatto_Powder_-_Extract_0.25x.png?v=1787715146","url":"https:\/\/kraftkolour.net.au\/products\/annatto-seed-extract-bixa-orellana-achiote-natural-dye-powder","provider":"KRAFTKOLOUR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}