Safflower - (Carthamus tinctorious) petals produce brilliant pinks, orange-reds and corals
use at 100%-200% Weight of Fiber/Fabric
Soak petals multiple times to release yellow.
Once yellow is exhausted pink will appear

Works best on silk
PH sensitive
Instructions for use included

Safflower was used to dye the red cotton tapes of legal documents and it is the source of the expression “Red Tape”.

Safflower is one of man’s oldest crops and its flower petals were used as a dye in India, 
the Far East and Egypt. Indeed the name Carthamus comes from the Arabic, and means “dye”. 
It produces both red and yellow dyes that can be extracted from the flower petals, although the reds are more important.

Dyeing with Safflower

You will need equal weights of dried petals and fibre. Safflower petals produce two low quality yellow dyes and a good, 
although not very lightfast, red dye which ranges through pinks, rose and crimson. The first yellow dye should be washed 
away in cold water. Only then can the reds be extracted first in an alkaline and then in an acidic solution.

The reds are suitable for silk and cotton and do not require the use of a mordant. Silk takes up both the red and the 
second yellow dye, turning orange, whilst cotton takes up only the red. 
Liles and Dean describe a lengthy process for extracting and using this dye.

How to make homemade DYE with Healthy Natural Powder : 
For fruit dyes, simmer the fabric in 1/4 cup salt and 4 cups water. For vegetable dyes, simmer in one cup vinegar and four cups water.
Boil for one hour. Rinse the article of clothing in cold water, and then let soak in the natural dye until it reaches desired color.

How much DYE to purchase:
All natural dyeing is based on wog or wof - weight of goods or weight of fabric
For example 1 pound of fabric = 16 ounces or 453.59237 grams
Round up to 500 grams 
multiply the % of Herb Powder x the wog/wof

For 1 pound Cotton, Silk or Wool

Use 100-200% WOF

100% Herb  x 500 grams fabric = 17.63 ounces or 500 grams of Herb 
150% Herb  x 500 grams fabric = 26.45 ounces or 750 grams of Herb 
200% Herb  x 500 grams fabric = 35.27 ounces or 1000 grams of Herb 

Notice : 
Because of herb characteristics, opened product can be contaminated with foreign substances,
molds and others by air contact and worms can be found so please use as soon as possible and seal the package tightly in case of refrigerator.

Not recommended for pregnant women. 

DISCLAIMER
Some individuals may have adverse reactions to certain plants, herbs, and other natural products.
On any issue where no specific advice is given to consumers please follow this general advice; if you are currently taking the product; 
you are advised to discontinue use and consult your pharmacist or herbal medical doctor.
When speaking to your doctor or pharmacist you may find it is helpful to take a copy of this MHRA advice about the product with you.
You should continue to take any medication prescribed by your doctor. 

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