| In my opinion, the old saying, "you get what you pay | | | | the company direct 1-800-26-7847, they offer bulk |
| for" is not always true with dyes. I have tried more | | | | discounts. I think the minimum is 24 packs, which will |
| expensive dyes by Gaywool, which averaged about | | | | bump you down to around $1.95 each, and that is the |
| $14 for a canister that claimed to dye 1-2 pounds. I | | | | beginning. Ask them for specifics because I know |
| have dyed several pounds and still have some left. | | | | there are larger discounts. You can search for dealers |
| However, the dye took a long time to set, and never | | | | on the net and view the color chart, but so far I have |
| completely rinsed out. Yes, I followed the directions on | | | | not found one that offers the discounts. Remember |
| the package. Since in this case, I dyed a wool batt | | | | that if you are a licensed business, which I am, you |
| before spinning, I even had dye rub off on my fingers | | | | qualify for "no tax". Now... details.. the colors are vivid at |
| while I spun. | | | | full strength... if you keep adding skiens or fiber roving |
| I have tried fabric dyes from a fabric store that | | | | to pot during the dye process, you will get varying |
| claimed to dye natural fibers including cotton and wool. | | | | shades of the same color! This dye absorbs |
| These dyes were very inexpensive and I got them on | | | | completely into the fiber! When the dyebath is |
| sale for $1.99 a package that dyed 1 pound. In this | | | | exhausted, you will know obviously because the water |
| instance again, hard to rinse out, took a long time to | | | | will be clear. No guesswork... no extensive rinsing. And |
| set. But much more than that, the color was not | | | | remember.... rinse at the same temperature as the |
| vibrant as I wanted, and the wool felt rough after | | | | dyebath to avoid felting your fiber. |
| drying. I take pride in the softness of my wool, so | | | | This is easier than it sounds..... just let it cool completely |
| needless to say, this was not acceptable. I have lived | | | | and rinse in cold water. Don't risk burning yourself or |
| and learned and now swear by W.CUSHING & | | | | felting that fabulous fiber. Remember to follow the |
| CO. acid dyes. | | | | directions on the package, as you will need to ad white |
| They come in a little packet that will dye 1 pound.... or | | | | vinegar. Don't think you can add cider vinegar in a |
| more.... I'll explain later.... The cost is very reasonable. | | | | pinch, it does not work! Then just experiment with the |
| Starting price is around $2.95 a packet, but if you call | | | | dyes. We'll talk more about techniques. |