OSAGE ORANGE SHAVINGS FOR NATURAL DYING OF FIBERS, CLOTH, ETC. 4 OUNCES

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OSAGE ORANGE SHAVINGS FOR NATURAL DYING OF FIBERS AND CLOTH, ETC.
Each Package contains at least 4 Ounces of Just Shaved Osage Orange!
The Osage Orange Tree was named after the Osage Indians
of Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. These North
American Indians used the inner wood of the trunk to
to obtain a deep golden yellow dye for staining wood and skins.
This strong tree with its bright orange fruit has spread from the the
Red River Valley of Oklahaoma to the grain belts of Kansas.
When extracting, do not use too much water. Just cover the plant material with enough water
to draw out off all of the color without boiling it dry. Simmer the
osage at 185F for 20 minutes. Filter out the
dye water and set aside. Repeat this prodedure two more
times with fresh water for a total of three
extractions. Combine all extractions prior to dyeing. The used
plant material cn be set aside for composting.
1. Shavings - Dark Color: Use two pounds of fiber per five ounces
of Osage (1 kg fiber per 150 g Osage)
2. Shavings - Light Color - Use two lbs of fiber per 3 ounces of osage
1. Sawdust - Dark Color: Use 15% Osage Sawdust on the weight of the fiber
2. Sawdust - Light Color: Use 8% Osage Sawdust for light colors
From: Natural Dyes
For: Artisians of the Americas
By: Michelle Wipplinger
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SHIPPING
All items for addresses in the States will have tracking numbers so you can watch their shipment across the States.
All International Shipments will be be sent First Class.  International Shipments can be delayed in customs, but most of them arrive safely within two weeks.   Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price as these charges are the buyer's responsibility.  Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
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