Dye from Narra
Red dye for wood is produced from narra tree. It does not soluble in water but dissolves in
alkali solution such as aluminum hydroxide, alum, wood dust.
The best mordant are metallic mordants — chromium and copper hydroxide; fader with soap.
Narra mordant are used for dyeing wood. Its alcoholic tincture produces dark red color dye in
wood.
Source:Tekno Tulong