1/29/2024 0 Comments Colored straw broomsAs soon as the stalks start to dry, the brooms can be cut and the seed removed by running your hands down the stems. Seed Saving: Save seed from as many plants as possible to promote genetic diversity. If the broom begins to take on a red color, it is past the optimum stage for harvesting. Harvesting: When the entire broom turns from pale yellow to light green, it is ready to harvest. For making brooms or other purposes that require straight straws, the stalk will need to be bent 20-24" from the top to allow the brooms to hang straight down. Growing: Though broom corn tolerates drought and poor soil well, the best brooms grow with adequate moisture and fairly high temperatures. Thin them to 3-6" apart in rows 3' apart. Proper care will provide years of dutiful service.Sowing: After the last spring frost, plant the seeds 1" deep. Care instructions are included with your purchase. We strive for a sustainable handmade environmentally friendly product. It is possible for bleeding to occur if gotten wet, but we haven't experienced this however, it is worth disclaiming since no color locking chemical is used. Therefore, a colored broom should be stored out of direct sunlight to prevent premature fading. For the sake of the environment and our own health, we do not use any color locking products on our broomcorn. We use environmentally safe dyes by Rit (non-toxic & vegan). Always hang a broom! Your broom/product may be made with our dyed broomcorn. These fiber brooms are super absorbent and will draw in moisture, leaving it susceptible to mildew if not properly cared for. Valuable Info: Corn Brooms are a natural fiber and should never be left in damp, humid or rainy environments. Processing Times: 1-5 days, plus shipping carrier delivery time. Exception: Custom Designed Orders (commissioned) are non-returnable/non-refundable. Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. Return Policy: We do accept returns within 14 days of receipt your order. Shop here: ĭisclaimer: Our brooms do not fly! A broom will only work as good as the user. Unused broomcorn is non-refundable/non-returnable. Our brooms are the best examples of our color pallet. To see our quality of dyed broomcorn, simply search around our shop and look at our variety of handcrafted brooms. Please expect it, and I will do my best to prevent it. Tint or shade discrepancies are to be expected because of the hand-dyeing process. Honestly, it's what makes dyed colors so unique and fun. Shades of color can vary within a single stalk of broomcorn due to the thickness of the stalk, age of the broomcorn, heat of the dye bath, outside temperatures, and the length of the broomcorn. Natural Black Dark Blue Royal Blue Green Kelly Green ******Gray (greenish tint right now due to fresh broomcorn) Dark Brown Cocoa Brown Red Orange Wine Pink Iridescent Purple Yellow Gray Seafoam If you are a broom maker and are interested in larger quantities, please contact me directly. Increments (1/2 lb.) A little color goes a long way. While this doesn't completely prevent bleeding, your hands and lungs will stay much cleaner (RIT dyes are non-toxic) while handling, as compared to our competitors broomcorn incredibly dirty/dusty products (can't claim to know what they use as dyes, but it's not RIT). I put our broomcorn through a thorough rinse cycle and additionally soak it in a white vinegar bath. Our broomcorn is very clean! As clean as can be. Slight bleeding can occur if gotten wet, BUT we thoroughly rinse, so bleeding is minimal (disclaimer). We do not use preservatives, so fading is likely over time, but even quicker with exposure to sunlight. We use RIT dyes, so our broomcorn is non toxic, vegan and environmentally friendly. All batches of dye differ in tint because dying is not an exact science, but the colors will be in the same category of color. We have a variety of colors available including natural. Broomcorn is also being used to cover stems on bouquets for weddings or events. Great for the occasional/casual broom maker, crafty person, or just a curious self teaching artistic mind. Broomcorn is also known as broom corn, broom straw, broom grass. 16" Natural and Dyed Hurl Broomcorn for sale in 8 oz (1/2 lb) bundles.
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