Description
Alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria) Ossentongwortel (NL)
Family: Boraginaceae
Dyes: with alum violet tones and with Iron sulphate grey-blue tones
Petit-teint
Mordant dye and direct dyeing
Alkanet, also called Dyer’s Alkanet, is found in Southern Europe, among other places. The dye alkannin is extracted from the roots of this dye plant.
If you want to dye with Alkanet, it is important to know that this dye does not dissolve (well) in water. By soaking the Alkanet in alcohol (96%) or methylated spirits, the red dye is released. When you have done this, you can add the extract to your dye bath and start painting with it.
Facts
Alkanet…
… is also called Dyer’s Alkanet.
… is also used to colour cosmetic products, oil, alcohol and wood.
… was also used to treat itching and burns.
This is one of the natural dye products described in the book Eco-verf by Anja Schrik.
Anonymous –
Alkanet is veelzijdig en voor mij een topper! Het doet het goed op het hout van de uitvaartkisten die ik kleur. http://www.mooieuitvaartkisten.nl