Aurora Silk Update - catechu dye, silk protein conditioner, therapeutic silk
Emma McCreary
The last month or so has been a busy one for Aurora
Silk. Cheryl had a very successful natural dye workshop
on the coast. We have added several new products and are
delighted to share them with you. We have also added
a few articles to the information library. Highlights below.
Website: http://www.aurorasilk.com/
Shop: http://www.aurorasilk.com/shop/
Information: http://www.aurorasilk.com/info/
New Products:
Catechu - Brown resin extracted from Acacia trees.
This is used as the brown dye in Indonesian textiles.
http://www.aurorasilk.com/shop/dye_catechu.shtml
Silk Protein Hair Conditioner - as part of our
"Peace Silk" silk-raising project - 100% sericin
deep conditioning treatment.
http://www.aurorasilk.com/shop/silk_shampoo.shtml
Therapeutic Wild Silk Wrist and Foot Warmers
Silk has unique therapeutic properties that
can reduce strain on wrists and feet. Hand-made.
http://www.aurorasilk.com/shop/silk_warmers.shtml
New articles:
Are Mordants Safe?
A discussion of concerns and some safety guidelines.
http://www.aurorasilk.com/info/are_mordants_safe.shtml
The Mysteries of Logwood
What is Logwood and how does one dye effectively
using it?
http://www.aurorasilk.com/info/logwood.shtml
Thank you for your time!
Emma (webmaster)
em...@aurorasilk.com