{"product_id":"raw-woad-leaf-powder-isatis-tinctoria","title":"Raw Woad Leaf Powder (Isatis tinctoria)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 grams Raw Woad Leaf Powder (Isatis tinctoria) – Natural Dye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw woad leaf powder is made from dried and finely ground leaves of Isatis tinctoria, one of Europe’s oldest traditional sources of indigo blue. Unlike a purified indigo pigment or concentrated extract, this is the whole powdered leaf and contains the naturally occurring color compounds together with the plant material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe powder can be used on silk with a gentle, low-impact direct application method. Mix the woad powder with warm water to create a smooth sludge, apply it directly to the silk, and allow the color to develop through repeated applications and exposure to air. This method can produce soft blue-green, gray-blue, and muted turquoise shades, depending on the fabric, concentration, temperature, and number of applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw woad powder can also be used to prepare a traditional reduced indigo vat. Because this is an unstandardized whole-plant product, pigment strength may vary naturally between batches, and the resulting color may be softer than that produced with purified indigo extract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally raw woad powder has been applied on hair and eyebows to vcreate a dark tint. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, scour the fiber thoroughly before dyeing. Woad performs especially well on silk and other protein fibers, although results will vary depending on the dyeing method used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name: Isatis tinctoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart used: Dried leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Finely ground whole-leaf powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor range: Blue-green, soft blue, gray-blue, turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for: Silk, wool, and experimental cellulose dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordant: Not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse: Direct low-impact application or reduced indigo vat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a natural, minimally processed dyestuff. Variations in color, texture, and dye strength are normal and are part of working with whole botanical materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Dye Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53933259030639,"sku":"RAW.WOAD.POW.100","price":11.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6177\/3679\/files\/woad_powder_raw.png?v=1785749711","url":"https:\/\/naturaldyestore.com\/products\/raw-woad-leaf-powder-isatis-tinctoria","provider":"Natural Dye Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}