

Lesson Plan for Teachers - Working with Color and Tie-dye.Low Immersion/Crystal Wash Tie-Dye Technique.Tie-Dye - materials list for large groups.

Basic Tie-Dye - simple instructions/recipe.You can do all these things with Fiber Reactive Dyes! - hands down the best dyes for cotton, rayon, hemp, linen and other natural fibers. With Soda Ash on silk is a deep blackish brown with vinegar on silk, came out black in our tests, on silk and a less deep shade of black on wool.ĭharma Fiber Reactive Dyes - Usage Instructions An exception is our new #275 - Hot Black. Do NOT use most Fiber Reactive Procion Dye Blacks to get black on silk, use acid dye on wool and silk for solid black. Black is a tough color - use a lot of dye and when vat dyeing, double the salt. Using Glauber's salt instead of plain salt when vat dyeing can also improve results.įor best tub dyed blacks, use Dharma Dye Fixative in a soak after dyeing. Warmer tap water (up to 130☏) when vat dyeing, can yield deeper shades.ģ. Require more rinsing to remove the excess dye than do other colors.Ģ. Note that more precise results can be achieved using a scale and our Procion Dye Yields Estimator.Ĭolors marked (T) contain #25 Turquoise these colors:ġ. of fabric to closely match the color card. All of the colors can be mixed for an endless pallet! A Few Things About Purchasing Dye:Ĭolors without a star require 1 level tablespoon (1/4 to 1/2 oz.) for each lb. When your end color needs to be very specific, we recommend a test first, before dyeing your main project or going into production. Colors can shift due to water conditions, temperature, etc., and dyelots can vary sometimes. Some colors can shift dramatically on proteins such as silk and wool (for example, black gives a lovely maroon or brown). They may vary from monitor to monitor (depending on the quality and your personal settings) and may not match actual dyed fabrics. We have also chosen some popular color combination Palettes for you here!Ĭolors above (from samples done on cotton) are intended as a guide. We also have four Fiber Reactive Dye Tie-Dye Kits: Use Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion type Dyes for: We provide those in our tie-dye kits and sell them separately here. Also it is good practice to use a dust mask when mixing dye powders and chemicals, as well as gloves. Read the instructions for your chosen technique(s) to see what else you will need. Click the tabs below for complete description and instructions for the numerous techniques you can use these dyes for.
#NATURAL AND ORIGINAL AMETHYST COLOR PROFESSIONAL#
If you have never used these Professional dyes before, you need to know that certain chemicals are required (like Soda Ash Fixative) and others are recommended, for these dyes to work properly. Superior to supermarket dyes in every way! Buy in small quantities, or in bulk or in kits. Because they don't come off, they are even safe on infant clothing and clothing for chemically sensitive folks, once excess dye and chemicals are properly washed out. They don't fade, even after repeated washings. This is the dye you've seen on tie-dyes on the street, at fairs, festivals and concerts - the colors are brilliant and permanent. They are even sometimes used for silk because they are so economical. Our Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion type dye is the dye of choice for all cellulose fibers, like cotton, rayon, hemp, bamboo, Tencel, and more.
#NATURAL AND ORIGINAL AMETHYST COLOR FULL#
If you need a specific color, TESTING is highly recommended, and we are always here to help! Certain chemicals are required for use and there are MANY ways to use this dye - Click on the tabs below including the full Description to read all about it. Mixed colors can split and bleed other colors in ice-dye and tie-dye techniques as well.

Remember, these color swatches (from solid color dyeing only) and your monitors can vary and are intended as a guide only. Superior to supermarket and craft store dyes in every way! Buy in small quantities, in bulk, or in kits. They are economical, safe, and easy to use. This is the eye-catching intense dye you've seen on tie-dye shirts and other items sold at street fairs and concerts.īrilliant, mouth-watering, and PERMANENT. There is no better dye for natural fabrics (cotton, rayon, linen, hemp, etc.) than Fiber Reactive Procion type Dye. has been the #1 source for dyes for Tie-Dye! (Read why here.)
