Camping
Soluble Extract for Natural Tincture
Price range: 18,00€ through 78,00€
The wood of Camping boasts an astonishing dyeing capacity: from Extracts a natural dye rich in haematoxylin is obtained that is capable of generating a broad colour range, from deep purples to delicate lilacs, with transitions to dark blues and, under certain conditions, almost black tones.
The extract of Camping is very valuable for textile craftsmen who love it for the intensity and stability of the pigments; those who work in small batches appreciate both the depth of colour and the possibility to vary the final effect.
The technical aspect is crucial: hot extraction, choice of etchant and fixing conditions not only determine the colour's fastness to light and washing, but also allow colour saturation to be modulated in very different ways.
Short soaks or long immersions, modified pH, combinations of mordants, each variation produces distinct, sometimes surprising results.
Extracts
The powder extracts are a concentrated form of natural pigment, obtained from plants, flowers, roots, animal sources and minerals. These extracts are stable, keep for a long time and allow for precise dosing, making them ideal for those who wish to colour yarns and fabrics naturally.
Please note that the photo is for illustrative purposes only: the color of the natural extracts may differ from that shown in the shop, but the quality is always guaranteed and tested before distribution.
Doses and timing
Maeko avoids going into details concerning proportions, doses and specific times, leaving such information to those who already have experience in natural dyeing.
It is essential that those approaching this process have the freedom to experiment and adapt the techniques according to their own needs and experience.
Here we offer an extensive showcase, designed to encourage the practice of hand-dyeing and stimulate everyone's creativity.
