Dyes & Dyeing Supplies
Halcyon Yarn offers quantity discounts on all the dyes we stock: order 8 or more jars of any type of dye and save 10%. Color cards are available for all our synthetic dyes. If you are interested in natural dying, we can special order many of the dye stuffs and mordants you need. See our boOne-Step Country Classic Dyes
Country Classic Acid Dyes. These dyes for protein fibers (wool, mohair and silk) are the easiest dyes you could ask for. Just add the dye to water, mix well, and then put in your yarn or fiber. No need for special chemicals. You can mix colors to create your own special palette. Each 1 oz reclosable jar has enough dye for 2 lbs. of yarn, fiber or fa
Wash Fast Acid Dyes
You can make stock solutions and mix for colors. Feeling adventurous? You can make any color with the three primary colors (#119, #338, and #440). You'll need salt and an acid (either citric acid, ammonium sulfate or vinegar). Synthrapol is also helpful. Each 1 oz jar has enough dye for approx. 1 to 2 lbs. of yarn or fiber. Wash Fast Acid Dyes also fall into the category of acid milling dyes
Procion Dyes
Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes are specially formulated for cellulose fibers like cotton, linen, ramie and rayon. They also work well on silk. They are considered “cold water ” dyes because they react with the cellulose fibers at 90ºF – making them great for solar dyeing, tie dyeing and batik. As for auxiliary chemicals, all you need is salt and soda ash. Synthrapol is optional but
6-color Wash Fast Acid Dye Sampler GKSWFA
The Wash Fast Acid Dye Sampler kit includes: half ounce jars of yellow, orange, magenta, blue, navy and black dye; 2 oz ammonium sulfate, 1 oz synthrapol and complete instructions.
Item Number: 8400000S.Price: $19.50/ea.
Procion Color Wheel Kit GKSCOWH
Procion Color Wheel Kit
There’s no better way to learn about color theory than to get the dyes out and experiment. Once the basics are mastered, knitters, weavers and quilters will enjoy custom dyeing their materials. Color Wheel Kit includes four colors of Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes (yellow, red, blue and black 12gr each), PRO Dye Activator, synthrapol and complete instructions. You supply the cotton yarn or fabric. Kit will dye 3-4 yds of muslin, or 8 yds of China Silk, or 3 medium t-shirts, or 1 sweatshirt.
Item Number: 8200010K.Price: $22.40/ea.
Earthues Citric Acid Powder
Pretreatment for cellulose fibers
Item Number: 86002300.Price: $5.00/ea.