Fresh Osage Orange shavings for use in natural dying. Created in our woodshop in rural Missouri, these shaving create beautiful shades of yellow-to-gold on all natural fibers - cotton, wool, linen, and silk. the colors are particularly clear and lightfast.

This auction is for a 1-ounce bag of shavings. Use it at 30% weight-of-fabric for a bright, clear yellow, or use it as a base for overdyeing with other colors to get bright greens and oranges.

There are abundant directions for using this dye in books and on websites on Natural Textile Dyeing.

Please see our listings for 2-oz., 4-oz., and 20-oz. bags.

Thanks for looking - please convo with any questions!


Please remember:
1. DO NOT INGEST. Our Osage shavings are intended for textile dying only and NOT as an herbal supplement.
2. Avoid eye contact. If eye contact occurs, rinse with cool water. Do not apply directly to skin or hair.
3. Use on pots and utensils dedicated to dyeing. Do not use any pots, containers, spoons, tongs, thermometers or other utensils that will be used for food preparation.
4. All dyes and mordants should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
5. When using this dye, it is a good idea to wear clothing that you do not mind having spotted with yellow/gold.