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Black Walnut Shells Dye – Natural Earthy Brown for Wool & Fabric
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Sourced by AppleoakFibreWorks
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Supplies for making crafts
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Materials: Black Walnut husks
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Black Walnut Shells
Dye Colour: Earthy Light and Dark Browns | Cultivated in the USA
Using Black Walnut Shells for dyeing results in a rich, natural-looking earthy brown colour after one or two dye baths for deeper tones. This dye works especially well with silk and wool materials and is known for its excellent colour fastness.
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is a native North American tree known for its strong wood and high tannin content, which is ideal for natural dyeing. The shells are a rich source of tannins, giving the dye its deep, earthy brown hues. Traditionally, Black Walnut has been used for both dyeing and in herbal medicine.
Colour Fastness: Excellent
Colour Outcomes by WOF Ratio:
50% WOF Dye (Black Walnut Shells): Produces a light, earthy brown.
100% WOF Dye (Black Walnut Shells): Yields a deeper, richer brown.
Basic Recipe for Earthy Brown:
Ingredients: 50% or 100% whole Black Walnuts (soaked overnight), Mordanted Fibre/Fabric
Instructions:
Soak the Black Walnuts in cold water overnight.
Bring the soaked walnuts to 80°C for one hour.
Strain out the shells/powder.
Add mordanted fibre/fabric to the dye bath and simmer at 80°C for one hour.
For deeper results, leave the fabric in the dye bath overnight or for up to 12 hours.
Rinse and dry to reveal a rich, earthy brown hue.
Unlock the rich, earthy tones of Black Walnut Shells and enjoy the depth and warmth it brings to your fabrics and yarns. Perfect for eco-conscious makers and those looking for natural, long-lasting colours.
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Returns & exchanges accepted within 30 days
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Buyer highlights, summarized by AI: Great product · Beautiful · Fast shipping · Looks great
These walnut shells made the most beautiful earthy brown dye. I will purchase again.
Thank you such super swift processing and delivery! The walnut shells look amazing and so fresh! I'm really looking forward to working with them soon! Thank you too for the great discount on my next order! I'll definitely be back for more of your wonderful products! 🌟🌟🌟
Response from Jennifer
You're so welcome! 😊 We're thrilled that you're happy with your order and appreciate the kind words! Wishing you lots of creativity with the walnut shells — we can't wait to see what you create! And we're always happy to have you back — enjoy your discount on your next order! 💛
Thank you for the very quick delivery👍🏻
Nice product though I didn’t realize it was coming from Scotland
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