{"product_id":"dharma-natural-dyes-indigo-extract","title":"Dharma Natural Dyes (Indigo Extract)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis professional material is used by the Handmayk Studio in workshops and production. To make it accessible for sampling and small projects, it has been repackaged by Handmayk into smaller quantities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Product images are for reference purposes only. You will receive 100g of Indigo Extract repackaged in an unlabelled plastic container. Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndigo Extract is a highly concentrated natural indigo derived from Indigofera tinctoria, offering the same beautiful blues as traditional indigo while requiring smaller quantities to achieve deep, vibrant shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most natural dyes, indigo forms colour through oxidation rather than direct absorption into the fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each dip, the fibre transforms from yellow-green to blue as it reacts with oxygen, allowing colour to build gradually with each successive immersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for traditional indigo vats, Indigo Extract produces colours ranging from pale sky blue to rich navy and almost black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also perfectly suited to Shibori, tie-dye, batik, and other resist dyeing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare an indigo vat using your preferred indigo vat recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reduce the indigo before adding the fibre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip the fibre into the vat for several minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the fibre and allow it to oxidise in the air until it turns blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat the dipping process until the desired shade is achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigo Extract is not water-soluble on its own and must be chemically reduced before use. The depth of colour is achieved through multiple dips rather than longer dyeing times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant \/ Modifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/dharma-sodium-hydrosulfite\" title=\"Dharma Sodium Hydrosulfite\"\u003eSodium Hydrosulfite\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/dharma-soda-ash-fixer\" title=\"Dharma Soda Ash Fixer\"\u003eSoda Ash\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/dharma-calcium-hydroxide\" title=\"Dharma Calcium Hydroxide\"\u003eCalcium Hydroxide\u003c\/a\u003e (optional)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dharma","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55720499413284,"sku":null,"price":198.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Indigo_Extract.jpg?v=1783780936","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/dharma-natural-dyes-indigo-extract","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}