Weld (Reseda luteola), also known as Dyer’s Weld or Dyer’s Rocket, is one of the oldest and most reliable sources of yellow in the natural dye tradition. Renowned for producing strong, clear, and lightfast yellows, weld is a classic choice for both beginners and experienced dyers.
Made from the aerial parts of the plant, this extract yields excellent results on its own or in combination with other dyes. When overdyed with indigo, it creates beautiful shades of leaf green, teal, and emerald. Weld performs especially well in slightly hard water – adding a little chalk (calcium carbonate) can enhance colour depth.
✨ Details:
Plant: Reseda luteola (Weld)
Colour: Bright yellow
Use rate: 1–10% WOF (weight of fibre)
Best on: Cotton, linen, silk, wool
Mordants: Alum, iron, tannin
Enhancer: Chalk (optional, for deeper shades)
Fastness: Excellent light- and washfastness
📦 Available Size:
20g resealable pouch
A classic, high-performing yellow – historic, versatile, and beautiful – weld is an essential dye for any natural dyer’s palette.
Weld (Reseda luteola), also known as Dyer’s Weld or Dyer’s Rocket, is one of the oldest and most reliable sources of yellow in the natural dye tradition. Renowned for producing strong, clear, and lightfast yellows, weld is a classic choice for both beginners and experienced dyers.
Made from the aerial parts of the plant, this extract yields excellent results on its own or in combination with other dyes. When overdyed with indigo, it creates beautiful shades of leaf green, teal, and emerald. Weld performs especially well in slightly hard water – adding a little chalk (calcium carbonate) can enhance colour depth.
✨ Details:
Plant: Reseda luteola (Weld)
Colour: Bright yellow
Use rate: 1–10% WOF (weight of fibre)
Best on: Cotton, linen, silk, wool
Mordants: Alum, iron, tannin
Enhancer: Chalk (optional, for deeper shades)
Fastness: Excellent light- and washfastness
📦 Available Size:
20g resealable pouch
A classic, high-performing yellow – historic, versatile, and beautiful – weld is an essential dye for any natural dyer’s palette.
