Dyeing
Images courtesy of Ashford of New Zealand.
Rainbow "One Pot" Dye Kit
It's a cinch to dye your wool fleece or yarn all the colors of the rainbow at once, in one pot! Safe and easy to use. Dyes are set with vinegar and are appropriate for wool, silk and all animal fibers. Kit includes three 10 gram jars of scarlet, blue and yellow along with detailed instructions for "one pot" dyeing. Wool or yarn not included. Enough to dye 1 kg. (2.2 lbs) of fiber.
The Ashford Book of Dyeing
This is a comprehensive and clearly written introduction to the world of color for the complete beginner through to the advanced dyer. Author Ann Milner includes extensive sections on dyeing wool, silk, felt and handmade paper, natural dyes, batik, microwave dyeing and painting directly on fabric or yarn. Illustrated throughout including color plates of value charts and graduated triangles displaying the wide color range available through percentage mixing of dyes. 190 pages with over 90 photos and diagrams. Revised 2007
Earthues Natural Dye Kit
Enough extracts for dyers, teachers, and study groups to naturally create almost any hue imaginable. You get generous amounts of at least 9 different natural dyes including cochineal, fustic, madder, indigo, logwood purple, cutch and more; non-toxic mordants; color changers; and indigo assists. Kit also includes a mask, gloves and a 48-page instruction booklet that details immersion dyeing, painting and printing with natural dye extracts. Plenty of dye to color about 60 lbs. of fiber, fabric or yarn. Packaged in a reusable box filled with cultural images of textile artisans from around the world.
A Dyer's Garden
A Dyer's Garden touches on the history and nature of dye plants and walks you through how to grow them and how to naturally dye hundreds of colors. Photos and descriptions of 30 plants are supplied. An indispensable little book and one of my favorite resources on the subject! By Rita Buchanan.
Undyed Wool/Mohair Worsted Yarn
Lamb's Pride color Crème in worsted weight in a reeled skein making it perfect for dyeing or painting. Please note, Crème will not felt. 85%wool/15% mohair yarn. Approx. 190 yards.
Undyed Wool Finger Knitting Yarn
The same Burly Spun wool yarn we sell in handpaint colors for finger knitting comes undyed. Have fun creating your custom colors with the various dyes we sell! 8 oz., approximately 132 yards.
Tie Dye Kit
A sure fire way to have a good time! This kit contains primary colors of procion dye powder in convenient applicator bottles, soda ash dye fixer, rubber bands, rubber gloves, easy to follow instructions and an extra bottle for mixing secondary or pastel colors.
We offer the kit in two sizes. The Standard Kit will dye up to 5 adult T-shirts. The Large Kit will dye up to 15 adult T-shirts and is great for classes, birthday parties, and family reunions. For use on natural fabric or clothing. Procion dyes are specific for plant fibers (cotton, linen, jute, ramie, sisal, and rayon). Not for use on wool or silk. Suitable for all ages. Cotton t-shirts available separately, see below.
White 100% Cotton T-Shirts
Thick and soft Hanes® Beefy-T® 6.1 oz. 100% ring spun cotton. Available in youth and adult sizes. Great for tie-dyeing!
Depending on the quantity ordered express shipping may not be available.
Jacquard Silk Colors Dye Kit
This kit is an excellent way to get started in the beautiful art of painting on silk and wool . Silk Colors produce rich, transparent colors while being extemely easy to use. Colors may be blended to produce an infinite range of vivid colors that flow freely. Use on silk to allow the translucent nature of the fabric to shine through or create your own space-dyed yarn.
Kit includes primaries (yellow, magenta, and blue/cyan) and black that are easy to intermix, dilute with water and easily fixed with the included dye set concentrate. You also get a colorless gutta resist and applicator bottle with a tip for drawing images and resisting the flow of dye. Comes with full instructions. Silk scarves and wool yarn available separately, see below. Click here for silk yardage.
Silk scarf painted with Jacquard Silk Color Dye
Note that our undyed silk scarves are square, not long
Synthrapol Soap
A mild soap used when pre-washing your silk prior to dyeing, thus avoiding spotting. 6 oz. bottle, concentrated
