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Silk Noils – Rust
$4.50 – $20.25
100% Cultivated (mulberry/bombyx) silk.
The best darned rust we’ve ever seen. Clear and rich medium orange-brown.
PRODUCT of INDIA
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Ground dried fruits of Mallotus philippinensis, sometimes called Lotus Tree.
Use on protein fibres. Produces brilliant yellow and orange tones similar to Saffron. Pre-mordanting recommended. Use at 20-30% WOF for medium shades.
TO USE: needs alkaline conditions: dissolve in warm water with Soda Ash at 3% WOG. Add wetted, premordanted fibre and simmer at 160-175°F for 1 hour. Cool, then rinse fibre in water with 1 cup of vinegar to neutralize the pH.
Light & washfastness: very good.
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Bright orange-yellow, like an African marigold. Dyed 30 micron Corriedale wool top from Ashford of New Zealand.
Ramie Top – Pumpkin
100% Ramie.
A dark and friendly orange that leans slightly towards burnt orange, and looks great no matter what fibre the mill dyes it on.
PRODUCT of ITALY
Silk Noils – Hot Pink
100% Cultivated (mulberry/bombyx) silk.
Really great screaming hot pink.
PRODUCT of INDIA