{"product_id":"marigold-flower-powder-tagetes-erecta-raw-natural-dye","title":"Marigold Flower Powder | Tagetes erecta – Raw Natural Dye","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarigold Flower Powder is a beautiful natural dye made from the dried and powdered flowers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTagetes erecta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as African Marigold. These vibrant golden-yellow and orange flowers have long been valued for their natural colouring properties, producing lovely shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft yellow, golden yellow, mustard and warm orange-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on natural fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarigold is a wonderful choice for natural dyers wanting to create bright, sunny colours from botanical sources. It is particularly attractive on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilk and wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it can produce rich golden shades, while cotton and linen generally produce softer yellows depending on the mordant and dyeing method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is supplied as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraw flower powder rather than a concentrated extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it ideal for those who enjoy traditional plant-based dyeing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarigold can also be combined with other natural dyes or modified with Iron to create a broader range of colours, including earthy olive greens, khaki and muted golden tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural plant-based dye made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarigold flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTagetes erecta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Marigold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraw flower powder – not a concentrated extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow, golden yellow, mustard and orange-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly attractive on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilk and wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecotton, linen and other natural cellulose fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be modified with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to produce olive, khaki and muted greenish shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndigo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to explore a range of green tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for traditional natural dyeing, botanical dyeing and textile crafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent choice for creating warm, sunny and earthy colour palettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyeing with Marigold Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Marigold Powder is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraw plant material rather than a concentrated dye extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a larger quantity is generally required to achieve a good depth of colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a medium shade, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–50% WOF (weight of fibre)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a useful starting point. For stronger golden yellow shades, quantities of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–100% WOF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may be used, depending on the fibre and desired colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, to dye 100g of dry fibre, begin with approximately 30–50g of Marigold Powder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing the Dyebath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak the Marigold Powder in warm water to help release the natural colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently heat the mixture for approximately 30–60 minutes, avoiding vigorous boiling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain the dye liquor to remove plant particles if a cleaner finish is preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the pre-wetted, suitably mordanted fibre to the dyebath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently heat and maintain the dyebath until the desired shade is achieved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the fibre to cool in the dyebath where practical, then rinse gently and dry away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second extraction of the plant material may produce lighter shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarigold generally produces clearer and more lasting shades when fibres are properly mordanted before dyeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Protein Fibres – Silk and Wool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlum at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15% WOF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a useful starting point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces clear golden yellow and warm yellow shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Cellulose Fibres – Cotton, Linen and Hemp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannin at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8% 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yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMustard yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm orange-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive green with Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKhaki and muted earthy greens with Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious green shades when combined with Indigo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating beautiful golden yellow shades on silk scarves and wool yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyeing cotton, linen and other natural fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional natural dyeing and botanical textile projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining with Indigo to explore green colour combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperimenting with Iron modifiers to produce olive and khaki shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-dyed yarns, fabrics and fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating natural dye sample books and colour studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarigold Powder is a lovely addition to any natural dyer's collection, offering beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm golden colours and a versatile range of earthy shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from a traditional botanical dye source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTagetes erecta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e African Marigold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Part:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw Powder\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural dye results vary according to the fibre, mordant, water quality, dye concentration, extraction method and dyeing conditions. Marigold's colourfastness can vary, particularly with exposure to light, so we recommend testing samples before dyeing larger quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor textile and craft use only. 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