A member of the Asteraceae family, Sulphur Cosmos, provides a vibrant punch of colour. The flowers themselves vary from Orange to bright orange, yellow and bright orange with flecks like brush strokes of deep orange.
For use on cellulose; cotton, linen Protein; wool, silk and also rayon.
A passive extraction, works well though takes a little time and patience, and recommended to maintain vibrant colour at 28°-32°C a higher temperature an earthy orange blush is recreated.
Image 1. Dried Sulphur Cosmo
Image 2. Wool skeins dyed in 30g of Blooms in 4l of water provide these shades. Light orange blush the result of a slow passive extraction. The earthy orange shade from heat of above 30°C
Eco Printing & Bundle dyeing this sweet bloom is a must. There will always be enough dye left for laking your own pigment!
Available in 25g, 50g & 100g packs
Grown, harvested & dried in Guernsey, UK