For the Ice Dye fans, don't forget to download the Ice Dye Splits Color Chart PDF! A Few Things About Purchasing Dye: Colors without a star require 1 level tablespoon (1/4 to 1/2 oz.) for each lb. of fabric to closely match the color card. Note that more precise results can be achieved using a scale. Colors with * require 2X as much dye. Colors with * * require 4X as much dye. Colors marked (T) contain #25 Turquoise these colors: 1. Require more rinsing to remove the excess dye than do other colors.2. Warmer tap water (up to 130°F) when vat dyeing, can yield deeper shades.3. Using Glauber's salt instead of plain salt when vat dyeing can also improve results. For best tub dyed blacks, use Dharma Dye Fixative in a soak after dyeing. Black is a tough color - use a lot of dye and when vat dyeing, double the salt. Do NOT use most Fiber Reactive Procion Dye Blacks to get black on silk, use acid dye on wool and silk for solid black. An exception is our new #275 - Hot Black. With Soda Ash on silk is a deep blackish brown; with vinegar on silk, came out black in our tests, on silk and a less deep shade of black on wool. Overview Our Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion type dye is the dye of choice for all cellulose fibers, like cotton, rayon, hemp, bamboo, Tencel, and more. They are even sometimes used for silk because they are so economical. This is the dye you've seen on tie-dyes on the street, at fairs, festivals and concerts - the colors are brilliant and permanent. They don't fade, even after repeated washings. Because they don't come off, they are even safe on infant clothing and clothing for chemically sensitive folks, once excess dye and chemicals are properly washed out. They are economical, and easy to use. Superior to supermarket dyes in every way! Buy in small quantities, or in bulk or in kits. If you have never used these Professional dyes before, you need to know that certain chemicals are required (like Soda Ash Fixative) for these dyes to work properly. We have many tutorials and step by step instructions for the numerous techniques you can use these dyes for. Read the instructions for your chosen technique(s) to see what else you will need. Also, it is good practice to use a dust mask when mixing dye powders and chemicals, as well as gloves. We provide those in our tie-dye kits and sell them separately. Still have questions? Give us a call! We would love to help with your project. Please note that color card examples (from samples done on cotton) are intended as a guide. They may vary from monitor to monitor (depending on the quality and your personal settings) and may not match actual dyed fabrics. Some colors can shift dramatically on proteins such as silk and wool (for example, black gives a lovely maroon or brown). Colors can shift due to water conditions, temperature, etc., and dyelots can vary sometimes. When your end color needs to be very specific, we recommend a test first, before dyeing your main project or going into production. All of the colors can be mixed for an endless pallet!
