equipment$8–15used in 1 side quest
Rubber mallet
A lightweight hammer with rubber head that transfers leaf pigments onto fabric through impact. Crushes plant cells without tearing the leaf or damaging fabric underneath.
What to look for
- 18–12 oz head weight (heavy enough to release pigment, light enough for control)
- 2Double-sided head with flat faces (no texture or patterns)
- 3Wood or fiberglass handle 10+ inches long for leverage
- 4White or light-colored rubber so you can see pigment transfer
Skip
- Black rubber heads (can't see if plant pigment is releasing)
- Mallets over 16 oz (you'll exhaust your arm in minutes)
Used for: Hammer dyeing fresh leaves onto fabric · Creating botanical prints without a press · Transferring flower pigments to paper or cloth · Making detailed leaf vein impressions
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
