Alkanet

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USE FOR: Tub Dyeing a solid color, some direct application techniquesUSE ON: All Natural Fibers Alkanet dye stuffs is made from the roots of Alkanna tinctoria, a member of the bora ge family. The root produces a red dye, alkannin, which has been used in the Mediterranean region since antiquity. Alkannin is soluble in alcohol, ether, and oils, but is insoluble in water, so the cut up roots should be soaked in alcohol to extract the most color. Be sure and read the precautions in the instructions about the alcohol. In alkaline environments, alkanet dye has a blue color, with the color changing again to crimson on addition of an acid. The color is red at pH 6.1, purple at 8.8 and blue at pH 10. See the instructions for more detail. **The dyed fabrics pictured above are two different silks, a cotton jersey, a woven cotton, and a cotton linen blend. Everything was dyed at 100% WOF.** Show more