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BFL wool dyed with cutch extract
1) What is Cutch?
Cutch is an important dye extracted from the heartwood of the cutch tree (Acacia catechu).
2) What colours does Cutch extract produce?
Cutch extract produces earth browns, chestnut, fawns and beiges. This affordable extract is perfect for mixing with other extracts to obtain a range of browns. Overdye it with indigo for stunning grey greens.
3) How do I use Cutch extract?
Wash and mordant the wool (follow Scouring the wool and Mordanting with alum for details).
First make a paste with 1 teaspoon (5 grams) Cutch extract and a small amount of warm water. Fill a saucepan with water and add the Cutch extract paste.
BFL wool dyed with cutch extract & indigo
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