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Jacquard Acid Dyes

are concentrated, powdered, hot water dyes that produce the most vibrant possible results on protein fibers (animal fibers). Jacquard Acid Dyes will dye silk, wool, cashmere, alpaca, feathers, and most nylons.

Don't be alarmed by the name, the only acid involved is the vinegar that you add. Package in convenient, re-closable 1/2 oz. jars which will color about two pounds of fiber. Jacquard Acid Dyes are extremely brilliant and colorfast. If you can do a load of laundry, you can use these dyes. It's that easy. In addition to garment dyeing in a washing machine, you can use them to paint or print. You can also dye wool with Jacquard Acid Dyes, using the stove top method.

Remember: every monitor displays colors differently. Use this color chart only as a general guide.

600 Ecru	601 Yellow Sun	602 Bright Yellow	603 Golden Yellow
604 Burnt Orange	605 Pumpkin Orange	606 Deep Orange	607 Salmon
608 Pink	609 Scarlet	610 Burgundy	611 Vermillion
612 Lilac	613 Purple	614 Violet	615 Periwinkle
616 Russet	617 Cherry Red	618 Fire Red	619 Crimson
620 Hot Fuchsia	621 Sky Blue	622 Sapphire Blue	623 Brilliant Blue
624 Turquoise	625 Royal Blue	626 Navy Blue	627 Kelly Green
628 Chartreuse	629 Emerald	630 Spruce	631 Teal
632 Chestnut	633 Aztec Gold	634 Olive	635 Brown
636 Gold Ochre	637 Gun Metal	638 Silver Grey	639 Jet Black

Quantity
Ecru- $4.75 601 Yellow Sun 602 Bright Yellow

603 Golden Yell 604 Burnt Orange 605 Pumpkin Orange

606 Deep Orange 607 Salmon 608 Pink

609 Scarlet 610 Burgundy 611 Vermillion

612 Lilac 613 Purple 614 Violet

615 Periwinkle 616 Russet 617 Cherry Red

618 Fire Red 619 Crimson 620 Fuschia

621 Blue Sky 622 Sapphire Blue 623 Brilliant Blue

624 Turquoise 625 Royal Blue 626 Navy Blue

627 Kelly Green 628 Chartreuse 629 Emerald

630 Spruce 631 Teal 632 Chestnut

633 Aztec Gold 634 Olive 635 Brown

636 Gold Ochre 637 Gun Metal 638 Silver Grey

639 Jet Black Quantity

jacquard acid dyes

Jacquard Acid Dyes are easy to use and economical! They are ideal for wool and protein fibers!

Each 1/2 ounces jar will dye about 2 Lbs of fiber to full strength. Primaries are Yellow Sun, Cherry Red and Sky Blue.

NEW! The Ashford Book of Dyeing, Revised Edition

This classic dyeing book has been completely updated and revised and offers a wealth of information. Packed with information about preparing your fabric or fiber for dyeing, natural dyes and recopies, chemical dyes for protein and cellulose fibers, dye baths for yarns and fabrics. The Ashford book of Dyeing by Ann Milner, is a comprehensive introduction to dyes and the wonderful world of color. There are detailed explanations of dyes and recipes for their use. Whether you are a spinner, weaver, knitter or textile artist, novice or more advanced in your craft, there will be something in the Ashford Book of Dyeing to extend your ideas.

Hands on Dyeing by Betsy Blumenthal and Kathryn Kreider

Hands on Dying will show you how it's done.. It's all here: dip dyeing, over-dyeing, color gradations and variegation, tie-dyeing, fold dyeing, batik, and more. A great reference tool! Contains a wealth of information. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 10 3/4, 111 pages, color and black and white photographs and illustrations throughout.

A Dyer's Garden touches on the history and nature of dye plants and walks you through a garden season from design to planting to harvesting for the dye pot. For everyone who wants to grow their own natural dyed stuff.

Paperbound, 6 x 7 1/4, 112 pages, color photographs,

ColorSense, Color Sense Creative Color Combinations for Crafters

Learn how to combine colors for stunning effects. Thousands of tried and true color combos are showcased based on recognized rules of color theories. The perfect recourse for crafters and do-it-yourselfers to find the perfect color for projects! ColorSense includes clear and concise introduction to color theory including thousands of color combos in varying values and different backgrounds, and a color wheel and color swatches with pop-out templates.

Basic Directions for Jacquard Acid Dyes

Don’t let the name fool you…Acid Dyes do not contain acid or any other harmful chemicals. In fact, it has a neutral pH, like water. The only thing acidic is the white vinegar that you add. Jacquard Acid Dyes are the dye of choice for silk, wool, nylon, feathers or any protein fiber.

Versatility

Jacquard Acid Dyes are extremely brilliant and colorfast. If you can do a load of laundry you can use these dyes. In addition to garment dying in a washing machine you can use it to paint, print or airbrush.

Economy

One half once of Jacquard Acid Dyes will color about two pounds of fiber or fabric. Yardage will vary by weight and with of fiber or fabric.

Safety

Jacquard Acid Dyes are considered non-toxic when used properly. Common sense and good housekeeping should be used when handling any dye or chemical. Jacquard Acid

Stove Top Method

Soak to be dyed fabric, yarn or wool in cold water for at least 20 minutes. Wring out excess water. Fill a large metal pot with water and add dye. Make sure all the dye is dissolved before adding fiber or yarn. Distribute evenly. Add about ¼ cup of vinegar. Heat to 180 F for ½ hour. Vigorous stirring will cause your woolen fiber or yarn to felt, so this is to be avoided. Remove from dye bath and cool to touch. Rinse in water and soap of the same temperature until final rinse water is clear. Sudden temperature changes of the rinse water will result in felting.

Washing Machine Dyeing for Fabric

Dot use for woolen fibers or garments unless they are super wash

Using the washing machine for small amounts of fabric because it is convenient and results are reproducible. The variables in dyeing are temperature, dye concentration, time and amount of fabric. The washing machine maintains consistent time, temperature and agitation so the amount of dye and fabric are the only thing you need to be concerned with.

Set the washing machine to gentle cycle, hot wash/cool rinse and fill to the lowest level appropriate for the amount of fabric dyed. Add dye powder and agitate until dissolved. Some dye colors are more dense than others, so use ½ jar for one pound of fabric. ¼ jar for ½ pound of fabric, etc. Add clean fiber and agitate two minutes. Add one cup of vinegar being careful not to pour directly onto fabric. Before wash cycle is complete, turn machine off and examine fabric. Fabric looks much darker wet than it does dry. To test your results, dye a scarp of material with your main load and dry with a hair dryer. At this point, you may let the machine continue through its cycle or start again; adding more dye if desired to increase depth of the shade. Wash in cool water and liquid soap.