Introduction
Fibres, yarn and fabric can be divided into two groups: animal fibres and plant fibres. Each family of fibres has its own dyeing process, as the 2 groups differ significantly from each other. The un-dyed yarns I currently offer mainly contain animal fibres. They need an acidic environment and heat to be able to take and hold on to dyes. Animal fibre dyes are commonly referred to as acid dyes. Plant fibres need mainly time. The most commonly used dyes for plant fibres are procion dyes.
Both groups of fibres can be dyed with natural dyes but they need, as stated, different chemical solutions for those dyes to stick and stay. The chemical solutions that help natural dyes stick and stay are commonly referred to as mordants.
I currently only offer all-in-one acid dyes (they only need adding water). They are chemical dyes and in my opinion the safest dyes to use, especially for inexperienced dyers. For procion dyes and books about dyeing plant fibres, yarns and fabrics, visit www.crosswayspatch.co.uk.
Acid Dyes
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Dyes for Animal Fibres
Helen Deighan's All-in-one Dye Large Pots
One pot of Acid dye in the colour of your choice for dyeing any type of animal fibre (wool, silk, etc). Contains 100 gr. of dye-stuff. All you add is water and fibres!
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These dyes are all-in-one, so they contain everything you need to dye any animal fibre. Each pot contains 100 grammes of dye-stuff. This colours 1 - 5 kg. of yarn, depending on the level of colour intensity you want to achieve.
Helen Deighan's All-in-one Dye Medium Pots
One pot of Acid dye in the colour of your choice for dyeing any type of animal fibre (wool, silk, etc). Contains 25 gr. of dye-stuff. All you add is water and fibres!
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These dyes are all-in-one, so they contain everything you need to dye any animal fibre. Each pot contains 25 grammes of dye-stuff. This colours 250 - 1250 g. of yarn, depending on the level of colour intensity you want to achieve.
Helen Deighan's All-in-one Dye Single Pots
One pot of Acid dye in the colour of your choice for dyeing any type of animal fibre (wool, silk, etc). Contains 10 gr. of dye-stuff. All you add is water and fibres!
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These dyes are all-in-one, so they contain everything you need to dye any animal fibre. Each pot contains 10 grammes of dye-stuff. This colours 100 - 500 g. of yarn, depending on the level of colour intensity you want to achieve.
Helen Deighan's Dyes - Complete Collection
Acid Dyes for Animal fibres (wool, silk, etc) The complete collection of the 12 colours shown above with a set of dyeing instructions. They come in one of the popular cotton drawstring project bags.
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These dyes are all-in-one, so they contain everything you need to dye any animal fibre. Each pot contains 10 grammes of dye-stuff. This colours 100 - 500 gr. of yarn, depending on the level of colour intensity you want to achieve.
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Acid Dye Kit 1
Helen Deighan's Dyes Collection 1Acid Dyes for Animal fibres (wool, silk, etc). The complete set of basic colours with a set of dyeing instructions. They come in one of the popular cotton drawstring project bags. More Details
These dyes are all-in-one, so they contain everything you need to dye any animal fibre. Each pot contains 10 grammes of dye-stuff. This colours 100 - 500 gr. of yarn, depending on the level of colour intensity you want to achieve. Updating...
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Acid Dye Kit 2
Helen Deighan's Dyes Collection 2Acid Dyes for Animal fibres (wool, silk, etc) The complete set of warm colours with a set of dyeing instructions. They come in one of the popular cotton drawstring project bags. More Details
These dyes are all-in-one, so they contain everything you need to dye any animal fibre. Each pot contains 10 grammes of dye-stuff. This colours 100 - 500 gr. of yarn, depending on the level of colour intensity you want to achieve. Updating...
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On the following page, you'll find more information about the 12 colours in the collection and how they can be mixed to achieve a very wide range of unique shades.
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