Tannin and Iron Kits – A Study in Grey — Maiwa Kits to Get You Started
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Grey's are complex when they are made with natural dyes. Tannin and iron combine on cloth to create delicate, nuanced shades. Together they speak about slate, pensive skies, and a darkness that still contains light.
For a thorough introduction to natural dyes including procedures, tannins, mordants, and recipes, see our "Maiwa Guide to Natural Dyes" at naturaldyes.ca.
Maiwa Kits. Everything collected in one box. Our kits are a small gathering of everything you need to focus on the mysterious and magical process of working with tannins and iron.
TANNIN IRON EXPLORATION KIT
This Kit lets you dive into the world of grey. Myrobalan, pomegranate & gallnut are all rich in tannin that reacts with ferrous sulfate to create a variety of different greys. In the photo you can see (from left to right) that gallnut gives a purplish-grey, myrobalan gives a neutral stone-grey and pomegranate gives a greenish-grey. You can get different depths of grey by using anywhere between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate.
TANNIN, IRON, & SCARF KIT
A kit to make grey naturally. This kit comes with one of our best selling blanks, the cotton mull shawl. Make it your own using any of your favourite techniques. You can get different shades of grey by using anywhere between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate.
TANNINS AT WORK
Myrobalan is a tannin rich dye that reacts with ferrous sulfate to create a neutral grey. You can get different shades of grey by using anywhere between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate. Curious about "WOF"? We've got a free tutorial on it here (courtesy the Maiwa School of Textiles).
Gallnut gives a beautiful purplish-grey. You can get different depths of grey by using between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate. Still curious about "WOF"? We have more information in our text-based instructions over at naturaldyes.ca.
Pomegranate gives a greenish-grey. You can get different depths of grey by using between 0.5% WOF to 4% WOF ferrous sulfate.
THE SHAPED RESIST KIT
Our shaped resist kit is for simple shibori and itajime techniques. Comes with 40 wooden tongue depressors and 60 small elastic bands.
This journal has been an idea of ours for a long time. It is a little like a combination of a travel journal and a natural dye journal. It is the journal we have always wanted.
To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
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