A catalog of Native North American Dye Plants : Acer Negundo
Acer Negundo –
Common name: Box elder, Ash – Leaved Maple
Description: Member of the maple family, it’s a medium sized tree growing up to 10-20 meters in height. Found all across the continent. The leaves turn bright yellow, has high sugar content
Dye Colors: Brown, green, orange, Yellow
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Dye source |
Mordant |
Process |
Color |
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Bark |
Iron |
Heat :120 mins prior to adding textiles |
Medium Khakhi green |
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Bark |
Tin |
Heat 120 mins prior to adding textiles |
Bright golden yellow |
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Leaves |
Alum |
Heat 45 mins prior to adding textiles dyeing 60 mins then adding Iron modifier and dyeing for 20 mins |
Tans and greyish browns |
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Leaves |
Tin |
Heat 15-35 mins depending on tender – tough prior to adding textile |
Bright golden yellow |
|
Bark |
Alum |
Heat 120 mins prior to adding textiles |
Light Yellow/Tan |
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Bark |
copper |
Heat 120 mins prior to adding textiles |
Tan |
