🌼 Marigold Dye Extract Powder ~ Tagetes erecta
Vibrant Botanical Color – Golden Yellows to Warm Greens
Bring sunshine to your dye work with Marigold Dye Extract, a concentrated, water-soluble powder made from the petals of Tagetes erecta Known for its rich golden yellow hues, marigold extract also shifts toward olive or mossy greens when modified with iron. It’s a bright, joyful plant dye with excellent affinity for protein fibers and strong performance on cellulose when mordanted.
Key Features:
Pure concentrated extract of marigold petals (Tagetes erecta.)
Produces sunny yellows, gold ochres, and earthy greens
Works beautifully on silk, wool, cotton, linen, and handmade paper
Color shifts with modifiers: try iron for olive tones or alum for clean golds
Perfect for dyeing, eco-printing, bundle dyeing, and layering techniques
Dyeing Notes:
Excellent lightfastness on protein fibers (wool, silk)
Use with alum mordant for bright, warm tones
Modify with iron sulphate for deeper, muted greens
Can be used alone or in combination with other plant dyes
Use 5–8% WOF (Weight of Fiber)