Safflower Petals

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£5.50 exc. VAT

In stock SKU: S19002

Size:

50 Grams - £5.50

100 Grams - £8.95

250 Grams - £17.75

500 Grams - £31.99

1 Kilo - £59.99

5 Kilos - £279.95

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Common Name

Safflower Petals Dried / Dyers' saffron / False saffron

INCI Name

Carthamus Tinctorius

Origin

Iran / China / Nepal

Description

Dark Red / Orange to Yellow coloured dried petals. Also known as 'False Saffron' because it is a cheaper version of True Saffron. Tradionally in the Textiles Industry, Safflower Petals are used as a dye source for the Red/Orange pigment Carthamin also known as Natural Red 26 or Carthamus Red.

Suggestions for Use

Use these beautiful petals to add a splash of colour to pot pourri or to your bath salts. For Soapmaking, Infuse in a Carrier oil for the most beautiful delicate red colouring. Safflower can also be used to decorate cold process soap and add colour to Bath Bombs.

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Alkanet Root Cut

Darkish red, dried roots or rootlets. Infuse the cut and dried roots in a pale coloured carrier Oil for a dark Red/Burgundy to Purple colour that can be used in Soap making and other formulations. Try mixing with red clay for a richer colour.

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