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Long Ridge Farm is pleased to offer the full line of EarthuesTM products and natural dyes for dying your yarns, roving, raw fiber, fabric or any natural surface you choose.




Here at Long Ridge Farm we will make every effort to provide you with enough information in your purchase of EarthuesTM natural dyes and colors before and after your sale. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
   
"What comes from the earth,
shall not harm the earth."


EarthuesTM natural dye colors come from nature: from bugs, berries, bark and roots. The extracts created are non-toxic and because of their concentrated form save time, energy and water to create the most beautiful colors imaginable!


And don't forget, NH is sales tax free!

For the complete Earthues line see our online store!


How Much Fiber Does 1 Ounce Dye?
The following is a rule of thumb to determine how much fiber 1 oz of Earthues natural dyes extract will dye to a medium shade. For lighter or darker shades % of dye will vary.

   Dye Extract      Dyed Weight of Goods   
Cochineal8 lbs
Cutch1 lbs
Fustic3 lbs
Lac1 1/4 lbs
Logwood Gray5 lbs
Logwood Purple5 lbs
Madder1 1/2 lbs
Myrobalan1 1/4 lbs
Osage Orange3 lbs
Pomegranate2 lbs
Quebracho series1 lb
Weld3 lbs

Copyright 2004, 2005 by Michele Wipplinger. All rights reserved. No part of this EarthuesTM Natural Dyes section of the Long Ridge Farm website or its images may be reproduced for any reason without the express written permission of Michele Wipplinger.






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