Texture & Colour

D19HOT WATER DYESMost dyes fall into this category, the hot water being necessary to activate thechemical in the dyes. The Acid dyes have been formulated to dye proteinfibres such as silk and wool and the Disperse dyes are for syntheticsFibrecrafts Acid DyesThe dyes do not contain acid, it is the acid in thewhite vinegar which is used to set them, to which thistitle refers. Use to dye silk, wool, fur, feathers, soyabean fibre, angora, cashmere and nylon in a dyebath or to paint with on silk and set with steam.The quantity of dye used depends on the depth ofcolour you require. It is measured in relation to theweight of the material to be dyed. Using the 1%stock solution, a 2:1 ratio (50cc of 1% dye solutionfor 25g fibre) will give an average depth of colour.This is just a starting point to experiment from. Deepcolours will need much more, while you can getlovely pale colours with far less. White (distilled)vinegar is required to make the colours permanentFibrecrafts Discharge Acid DyesThese dyes are readily discharged from fabricallowing for patterning with discharge pastes. Thedyes are washfast and give best colour results onprotein fibres such as wool and silk. The quantity ofdye powder used depends on the depth of colouryou want. It is measured in relation to weight offibre or yarn to be dyed. Using the 1% stock solution,a 2:1 ratio (50cc of 1% dye solution for 25gfibre) will give an average depth of colour. Thisis just a starting point to experiment from. Deepcolours will need much more, while you can getlovely pale colours with far less. White (distilled)vinegar requiredDYEING EQUIPMENTA) Dyer’s Bucket12 litre stainless steel, flat bottomed bucket withhandle. Made for hand dyers for use directly ongas or electric heatersAbucket £49.90 FD16800bucket lid £15.00 FD16000B50g £8.50 AC- colourFibrecrafts Disperse DyesDyes for colouring synthetics such as polyester,nylon, cellulose acetate, vilene, viscose, syntheticvelvets and PVC. They can also be used to colourplastic buttons and fasteners. Their effect is lesspotent on polyester, due to its molecular structure,allowing only pastel through to medium shades,although their full potential can be achieved whentransfer printing with the dyes. See our page in theFact File at: www.fibrecrafts.com for further informationon this technique50g £8.50 CL- colourFibrecrafts Illuminating Acid DyesThese dyes work effectively when combined withdischarge paste as they have a high resistance tobleaching agents. A concentrated stock solutionof dye (made using boiling water and vinegar) iscombined with discharge paste. The paste is thenlaid on the fabric and allowed to dry. It is activatedby pressing the fabric with a hot iron on a steamsetting. The dyes must be steam fixed to make thempermanent. The surplus dye and chemicals rinsereadily from the fabric once the dye has been setB) Tongs30cm stainless steel tongseach £6.00 FD16600C) Dyers Spoon40cm, long handled stainless steel spooneach £6.00 FD16100SAVE MONEY NOWJoin the George Weil SocietyBuy a membership with your nextorder and receive immediate savingsand free delivery! See page 3 toread more about the great benefitsC50g £8.50 DS- colourMANY MORE PRODUCTSAVAILABLE ONLINE AT:www.fibrecrafts.com• Jacquard iDye Poly Dyes• Dupont AlterEgo Dyes• Dupont Decolorant• Dupont Devorant and more...50g £8.50 LA/ colourJacquard Discharge PasteA prepared paste which removes most acid, procionmx and direct dyes from fabric. Apply with a brushor stamps, iron with steam and wash out230ml £7.65 JAC1330944ml £21.45 JAC2330Stirrer20cm rod made in polypropylene, suitable for usein boiling watereach £2.10 FD16200D) Thermometer (10°C - 110°C)Particularly useful when dyeing madder, indigo andsilk which are temperature sensitive. See top of pageeach £6.50 FD16500DroppersMeasure tiny amounts offluid cleanly and accurately.The 3ml droppers showincrements of 1ml and the1ml droppers show ½ ml increments. Sold in packs3ml droppers x 3 £2.50 EB6301ml droppers x 5 £2.50 EB610GIFT VOUCHERSAVAILABLESee page 3 for more info100’s more products online at www.fibrecrafts.com Call us on 01483 565800