Dyeing Basics: The Art of Perfect Solid Colors
About Dyeing Basics: The Art of Perfect Solid Colors
Discover the art and science of achieving smooth, even color on protein-based fibers using leveling acid dyes. This course provides a step-by-step guide to dyeing wool, silk, and other animal fibers with consistent results. You’ll learn how to prepare your yarn, mix and apply dyes, control pH and temperature for optimal absorption, and troubleshoot common challenges like uneven uptake and breaking.
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding leveling acid dyes and how they work
Choosing and preparing yarn for dyeing
Mixing dyes for solid, repeatable color
Proper dye bath techniques for even distribution
Adjusting pH, heat, and time for best results
Avoiding and fixing common dyeing issues
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is perfect for fiber artists, indie dyers, and crafters who want to achieve predictable, professional-quality results when dyeing solid colors on yarn. No prior dyeing experience is necessary, just an interest to learn.
Also included in the class will be how to mix secondary and tertiary colors using three primary colors and how to make pastels and shades.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to create beautifully dyed yarn in a range of vibrant, solid colors with precision and control.
The capacity for this class is 6 students.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
MUST have a NOISH approved respirator mask or they cannot mix the acid dye powders.
One QUART GLASS jar such as a canning jar. Lid not necessary.
An apron or old clothing in case they get dye on their clothing.
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $15 which includes:
Dyes, glauber's salt, citric acid, handout, yarn, protective gloves, soap to wash yarn
I will also bring scales and spatulas for the students to use, a hot plate and pot for cooking the yarn.
Pre-class Homework
No homework required.
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 16
Skill Level
All Levels
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
None really. Just a desire to learn how to dye.
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Expo 09
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment..
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Mary Egbert
Mary Egbert currently lives in Florida and in 2005 she raised a herd of 25 alpaca back in Utah, where she got her start in the fiber biz. She has many instructional videos on You Tube and an online classes at the Camaj School of Fiber Arts. She wrote 5-star rated book on Amazon titled the Art of Washing Wool, Mohair and Alpaca.
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