The Ashford dyes are very easy to use and the colours are clear and bright. These acid dyes are for wool, silk and other animal (protein) fibres. They have been carefully selected for compatibility and when mixed will produce a wide range of hues. Available in 11 colours. - Rust, Brown, Green, Yellow, Scarlet, Hot Pink, Purple, Teal, Navy Blue, Blue and Black.
It's so easy - 10gm of dye powder with 10 Tablespoons of white vinegar will dye 1kg of fibre to full shade. For smaller quantities 1 level teaspoon of dye powder with 2 Tablespoons of white vinegar will dye 200gms of fibre.
Kits:
11 colour pack - Contains 11 X 10gm bottles. The full range of vibrant colours.
Single colours - Available in 10, 50, 100 & 250gm pots.
Rainbow Dye Kit - Contains 3 primary colours, Scarlet, Blue and Yellow + one pot dyeing instructions.
Available in 10gm or 50gm bottles. Enjoy this exciting kit and make all the colours of the rainbow.
The one pot dye method produces all the colours in one cook up!
The Cold Pad Dye Kit - Contains 3 x 2gm dye colours, padding mixes, recipe and instructions. You can now handpaint your handspun yarn and produce your own original designer yarn.
- Spring Collection: hot pink, purple, blue
- Summer Collection: scarlet, yellow, blue
- Autumn Collection: brown, yellow, rust
- Winter Collection: purple, teal, blue
Padding Mix Kit - Contains Padding mix and mordant.
For those who have the dyes and want to try the cold dye method. Paint the dyes directly on to your fibres.