Natural Sifted Wood Ash

Sifted Natural Wood Ash

Wood Ash is the Alkaline Residue resulting from the complete combustion of Wood

Features

• Wood Ash
  (Oak, Chestnut, Beech, Hornbeam, and Birch - mixed)
• Natural and Sifted
• Composition:
  Calcium Oxide (lime)
  Potassium Oxide
  (potash - used as fertilizer in agriculture)
  Magnesium
  Phosphorus
  Iron Oxide
  Manganese Oxide
  Silicates
  Sulfates
  Trace elements
  Note:
  May contain small particles of carbon
  (without consequences in all the uses listed below)
• pH: 11 to 13
• 1 bag of 200g

CAUTION
pH Very Alkaline, Protect your Skin and Eyes, do not breathe dust when handling

Uses

(non-exhaustive list)

Crafting

• Natural Dyes, Indigo
  (source of alkali - contains up to 30% calcium oxide / quicklime and up to 10% potassium oxide / potash)</ em>
• Ash Enamels
  (source of mineral salts)
• Creation of Soaps
  (alkali extracted by leaching)

Gardening

• Amend acidic soil
  (increase the pH - avoid with acidophilic plants)
• Provide minerals : fertilize and correct deficiencies
  (macronutrients and trace elements)
• Ease the Decay of Organic Matter
  (mixed in the compost pile)
• Slug and Snail Repellent

Housekeeping

• Natural Laundry
  (ash water obtained by leaching)
• Mild Abrasive for Scrubbing and Cleaning Surfaces
  (caution: may scratch)

DIY

• Sandblasting Icy Roads
• Ingredient in Concrete Formulation