Dyes, Dye Assistants and MordantsWorking with fibers and dyes is a lot of fun. You can follow a lot of rules or you can experiment and see what the results turn out to be. Either way, you end up with something that is more personal that you will treasure. If you need help, check out our selection of books on dyeing. DYE SEEDS are now available. |
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SEEDS FOR DYEPLANTS ARE AVAILABLE - $2.00 per packet. Choose from the following: Blues: Indigo, Woad NOTE: Some U.S. states do not permit the growing of some of these seeds, viewing them as "invasive." Please adhere to the regulations in your area. |
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| Blues SEE-2222 - Indigo TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE**** |
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| SEE-2223 - Woad |
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| Reds SEE-2226 - Amaranth (Hopi Red dye) |
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| SEE-2227 - Bugloss (Alkanet) TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE**** |
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| SEE-2224 - Henna |
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| SEE-2229 - Joe Pye Weed |
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| SEE-2233 - Ladys' Bedstraw |
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| Red to Yellow SEE-2228 - Calliopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
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| SEE-2225 - Safflower |
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| Bright Yellow SEE-2230 - Weld |
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| Black SEE-2231 - Gipsywort - may be a delay in shipping |
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| SEE-2232 - Meadowsweet |
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Natural Dyes |
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| NATURAL DYE EXTRACT KIT: includes the following extracts: 12g. of cochineal, 38g. cutch, 35g. grey logwood, 39g. madder, 2 oz. osage orange; plus 1 pair of gloves, mask, 1 lb. of alum, 1/3 lb. alum acetate, 4 oz. scouring agent, 58g. soda ash, 28g. iron and a 21-page booklet. Kit will dye approximately 19 lbs. of fiber to medium shades.
HUE-0000 - $169 |
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| MADDER ROOT (WHOLE): orange and red; 4 to 8 ozs. per lb. of wool.
ALL-2001 - $7.50 for 8 oz. |
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| ANNATTO SEEDS: orange-browns to golden yellows in an alkaline dyebath.
ALL-2013 - $4.50 for 4 oz. |
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| BRAZILWOOD CHIPS: rich reds and pinks including burgundies and purplish magentas. 2 oz. per lb.
ALL-2004 - $5 for 4 oz. |
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| MYROBALAN EXTRACT: tans to oranges, almost black if used with iron. High tannin content. 2-3 ozs. per lb.
ALL-2012 - $12 for 3 oz. |
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| HENNA POWDER: reddish brown; 4 to 8 ozs. per lb. of wool.
ALL-2008 - $14 for 8 oz |
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| COCHINEAL: dried insects yield vibrant reds and magentas; 1 to 2 oz. per lb.
ALL-2005 - $14/oz. |
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| COCHINEAL EXTRACT: 8 times more concentrated! 1-2 tsp. per lb.
HUE-2015 - $24 for 1/2 oz. |
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| LAC EXTRACT: another insect yielding pink orchid to crimson color. 2 tsp. per lb. Requires Citric Acid/Lac Dissolver (listed below).
HUE-2016 - $10.50 per oz. |
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| CITRIC ACID, LAC DISSOLVER
HUE-2023 - $2.00 per 2 oz. Use same quantity as Lac extract. |
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| WALNUTS, BLACK: chocolate and dark browns, no mordant needed; 4 to 16 ozs. per lb. TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE ****
D-2010 - $8.50 for 8 oz. |
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| WALNUT CRYSTALS: easy to use. 2-7 tbsp. per lb.
HUE-2020 - $9.50 for 4 oz. |
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| NATURAL INDIGO: in "cake" form; 1/4 to 2 oz. per lb. of fiber. Requires Washing Soda and Spectralite.
ALL-2000 - $5/oz |
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| CUTCH EXTRACT: beige and brown; 1 oz. per 1-2 lbs.
ALL-2009 - $5.50 for 4 oz. |
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| OSAGE ORANGE SAWDUST: rich yellows and golds, similar to fustic; 2 oz. per 1-2 lbs.
ALL-2002 - $15 for 2 oz. |
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| LOGWOOD EXTRACT: lavenders and purples; 2 oz. per 1-2 lbs. TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE****
EAR-1000 - $15 for 2 oz. |
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| ALKANET ROOT: lavender/grey; gives burgundies & purples in an alkaline dyebath; 4 oz. per lb.
ALL-2003 - $10 for 4 oz. |
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| RED SANDALWOOD SAWDUST: pinkish tans; gives red-browns to purplish browns in an alkaline dyebath.
ALL-2006 - $12 for 2 oz. |
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| FUSTIC LIQUID: gives bright gold to moss color. 1-4 tsp. per lb.
HUE-2014 - $14.50 per 2 oz. |
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| QUEBRACHO EXTRACT, RED: peach to antique rose.2.5-6 tbsp. per lb.
HUE-2018 - $6.50 for 2 oz. TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE**** |
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| QUEBRACHO EXTRACT, BROWN: cork to cognac color. 2-6 tbsp. per lb.
HUE-2017 - $15 for 4 oz. |
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| QUEBRACHO EXTRACT, YELLOW: honey gold to sienna. 2-6 tbsp. per lb.
HUE-2019 - $7.50 for 4 oz. |
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| WATTLE EXTRACT: ash rose to nutmeg color. 1.5-4 tsp. per lb.
HUE-2021 - $4.50 for 4 oz. |
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| POMEGRANATE PEELS: dried outer skins of the pomegranate tree; produce a yellow color. Also contain tannins which assist in mordanding vegetable fibers.
ALL-2014 - $6 for 8 oz. |
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| POMEGRANATE EXTRACT: gold to khaki color. 1.5-4 tsp. per lb.
HUE-2022 - $8 for 2 oz. |
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| Good companion books on the above natural dyes are "The Art & Craft of Natural Dyeing" by Liles, "Natural Dyes" by Fereday, and "Natural Dye Instruction Booklet" by M. Wipplinger. |
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SYNTHETIC DYESSee this notice about safe handling of dyes. Washfast Acid Wool dyes: 1 oz. will dye 4-8 lbs. Use with white vinegar. Available colors Yellow, Forest and Leaf Greens, Bright and National Blues, Turquoise, Navy, Lilac, Plum, Bright Violet, Bright Red, Bright Orange, Magenta, Brick, Brown, Caramel, Chocolate Brown, and Black. See color card below to view colors. Free instructions on request. Good companion books for these dyes are "Hands on Dyeing" and "The Ashford Book of Dyeing". |
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| Color card for Acid dyes: shows samples of yarns dyed with the various colors and includes 2 samples per color depending on the percentage of dye used. Very useful to have an idea of which dye to use. GK-Acid - Color card - $12.00 |
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Price for acid dye (1 oz.) - $6.00 GK-119 - Yellow GK-413 - Navy GK-338 - Magenta GK-845 - Lilac GK-728 - Leaf Green |
Select Dyes Here
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| PROCION MX REACTIVE DYES: work best on cellulosic fibers (cotton, rayon, linen, ramie, jute): lightfast, wash-fast, boil-fast. Require washing soda and common salt. Colors: Yellow, Fuschia, Red, Blue, Turquoise, Rusty Brown, Black and Forest Green. 1 tbsp. per lb. of fiber. Good companion books for these dyes are "Surface Design with Procion Dyes" and "Color by Accident". BASIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCION DYES |
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Price for reactive dye (1 oz.) - $6.00 GK-4114 - Yellow |
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Mordants |
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ALUM MORDANT (Potassium aluminum sulphate): use 3 to 4 ozs. per lb. of wool or silk; safe to use. D-1000 - $7.50/lb. |
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| TIN MORDANT (Stannous chloride): brightens colors; handle with care. 1/4 oz. per lb. EAR-1001 - $10.90 for 2 oz. |
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COPPER MORDANT (Cupric sulphate pentahydrate): gives greenish tint; handle with care; l/2 oz. per lb. EAR-1002 - $3 for 4 oz. |
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IRON MORDANT (Ferrous sulphate heptahydrate): darkens colors; handle with care. 1/2 oz. per lb. EAR-1003 - $3 for 4 oz. |
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TARTARIC ACID: use w/mordants to help prevent streaks; 1 oz. per lb. ALL-1004 - $4 for 4 oz. |
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SPECTRALITE (Thio-urea dioxide): substitute for hydrosulfite in indigo vatting; use about 1/6 the amount or 1/3 oz. per lb. of fiber. EAR-1005 - $3.75 for 2 oz. |
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WASHING SODA (Sodium carbonate): use with Procion dyes and with indigo and spectralite; approx. 3 oz. per lb. of yarn or follow dye recipe. EAR-1006 - $5/lb. |
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CITRIC ACID: Lac dissolver. HUE-2023 - $2 per 2 oz. |
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GLAUBER'S SALTS (Sodium sulfate): use with acid wool dyes to prevent streaks; 1 tsp. per oz. of yarn. EAR-1007 - $4/lb. |
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| A good companion book for dyeing with commonly found flowers & plants is "Dyes from American Native Plants" by Richards & Tyrl. | |
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