{"product_id":"kamala-mallotus-philippensis-raw-plant-powder","title":"Kamala | Mallotus philippensis (Raw) | Natural Dye Powder","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamala is a natural dye obtained from the fruit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMallotus philippensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a small evergreen tree native to tropical India and other parts of Asia. The fruit produces a fine, powdery dye material containing natural colourants that produce beautiful golden yellow through to warm orange and tangerine shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamala is particularly beautiful on silk and wool, where it produces rich orange-yellow and golden shades. On cotton and other cellulose fibres, the colours tend to be lighter, ranging from soft yellow through to warm golden tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt can also be modified or combined with other natural dyes to produce an interesting range of colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamala produces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm golden orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTangerine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeper orange shades on protein fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep moss green when modified with iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForest green when overdyed or underdyed with Indigo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamala has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate lightfastness on cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with deeper shades generally obtained on protein fibres such as silk and wool. As with all natural dyes, the final colour will depend on the fibre, mordant, dye concentration, extraction method and dyeing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilk and wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mordant with Alum at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15% WOF (weight of fibre)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecotton and other cellulose fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a tannin mordant followed by Alum can be used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannin – 8% WOF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlum – 15% WOF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternatively, Alum Acetate at approximately 8% WOF can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtracting Kamala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamala is not particularly soluble in water, so the colour should be extracted before dyeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol extraction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix the Kamala powder with approximately twice its volume of isopropyl alcohol or methylated spirits. Allow to stand for around 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The resulting alcohol\/Kamala mixture can then be added to the dyebath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoda Ash extraction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix the Kamala powder with approximately half its weight of Soda Ash and twice its volume of water. Allow to stand, stirring occasionally, before adding the complete mixture to the dyebath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter dyeing, rinse the fibre first in a vinegar solution and then thoroughly with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Natural Colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamala is a particularly rewarding natural dye for anyone wanting to explore warm yellow, orange and tangerine shades. It gives beautiful orange-yellow colours on silk and wool, while producing lighter yellow shades on cotton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry modifying Kamala with Iron for deep moss green, or combine it with Indigo to create beautiful forest greens.\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\u003eMallotus philippensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWOF = Weight of Fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural dyes can produce variations in colour from one dye bath to another. Results are influenced by fibre type, mordanting, water quality, extraction method, dye concentration and dyeing temperature. 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