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 book listing for many books on natural and synthetic dyes and dyeing. (Prices subject to change without notice.)
- Dyes for Wool & Silk Country Classic one step dyes - Washfast Acid Dyes and for Cotton & Rayon - Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes
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Three wonderful collections of natural dyes to make your yarns glow with rich and exuberant color. All products are natural and can be disposed of without risk to your environment. Click here for more information and/or to purchase. |
One-Step Country Classic Dyes
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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 fabric.
Country Classics Dye Sample Card
One shot dyeing! - all auxiliaries are mixed right in making Country Classic Dyes quick and easy to use. These dyes fall into the category of acid milling dyes. They are most suitable for protein fibers – wool, mohair, silk, angora, and cashmere, but also work well on nylon. All you have to do is dissolve the dye powder in about 3 gallons of warm water, add about a pound of fiber, yarn or fabric and simmer for 30 minutes. Country Classic Dyes are available in 33 colors and come in reclosable plastic jars. Each jar contains enough dye for approximately two pounds of wool.
Item Number: 8300000C.
Price: $5.95/ea.
Wash Fast Acid DyesOrder Individual Colors Here |
| 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 and consequently are most suited for the protein fibers. Wash Fast Acid Dyes require a little more preparation and a few auxiliary chemicals including salt (for level dyeing), an acid such as ammonium sulfate, citric acid crystals or vinegar (to lower the pH of the dye bath so the reaction will occur) and synthrapol (for better wetting). You can add the dye powder directly to the dye bath, as you do the Country Classic Dyes, or mix stock solutions for more accurate measuring and reproduceable colors. Dyes come in 1 ounce* reclosable plastic jars. * some colors are also available in 4 ounce jars.If you're getting serious about dyeing, we suggest these for protein fibers . Instructions for use.  |
Wash Fast Acid Dyes Color Card
Wash Fast Acid Dyes also fall into the category of acid milling dyes and consequently are most suited for the protein fibers. Wash Fast Acid Dyes require a little more preparation and a few auxiliary chemicals including salt (for level dyeing), an acid such as ammonium sulfate, citric acid crystals or vinegar (to lower the pH of the dye bath so the reaction will occur) and synthrapol (for better wetting). You can add the dye powder directly to the dye bath, as you do the Country Classic Dyes, or mix stock solutions for more accurate measuring and reproduceable colors. Wash Fast Acid Dyes are available in 22 colors and come in 1 ounce* reclosable plastic jars. * some colors are also available in 4 ounce jars Create a whole rainbow by starting with just three primary colors(we suggest 119, 338, and 440). Also in the category of acid milling dyes and most suited for protein fibers. Require a little more preparation and a few auxiliary chemicals including salt (for level dyeing), an acid such as ammonium sulfate, citric acid crystals or vinegar (to lower the pH of the dye bath so the reaction will occur) and synthrapol (for better wetting). Add the dye powder directly to the dye bath, as you do with Country Classic Dyes, or mix stock solutions for more accurate measuring and reproducible colors. Available in 23 colors in 1 oz. recloseable plastic jars.
Item Number: 8400000C.
Price: $13.95/ea.
Procion Dyes
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Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes
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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: $15.95/ea.
Procion Warp Painting Kit
Warp painting is a wonderful way to add color to otherwise simple weaving projects. Wind a warp (cotton, linen, rayon or silk) and paint it, either in the chain for random splashes of color or at the loom for more artistic control. Warp Painting Kit includes: four colors of Procion fiber reactive dyes (yellow, red, blue & purple), the necessary auxiliaries and instructions.
Item Number: 8200020K.
Price: $16.00/ea.
Other Dyeing Supplies
To Lower the pH:
Ammonium Sulfate, 8 oz.
Ammonium Sulfate is an acid forming salt that can be used with Wash Fast Acid Dyes. The best choice of “acid" when level dyeing is important because at room temperature it is a salt and as it is heated it forms an acid (begins to release acid at about 150 F).
Item Number: 8200003A.
Price: $2.50/ea.
To Raise the pH:
