Types of Dying Processes
Ikat: Warp and Weft threads are dyed. Indonesian
Shibori: Centuries old Japanese resist dyeing technique, which produces patterns on fabric.
Discharging
Natural Dye
Chemical Reactive
Disperse Dye
Shibori: Centuries old Japanese resist dyeing technique, which produces patterns on fabric.
Discharging
Natural Dye
Chemical Reactive
Disperse Dye
Dye Vocabulary
Mordant: A substance that helps to create a chemical bond between the dye and the fiber in the dyeing process.
Dye Concentrate: Powdered or liquid dye that is added to chemical water
Chemical Water: Mixture of urea, water, and soda ash
Vat: Large bin for dying
Absorption: The amount a fiber is able to absorb.
Bundle/Tie: To dye yarn you will want to bundle
Bind: To tie or sew tightly to create pressure
Color Fastness: a hue or color's ability to not fade over time
Washfastness: Resistant to fading after washing
Bleeding: Running color from one area to the next.
Indigo: Natural Dye that is blue.
Dye Concentrate: Powdered or liquid dye that is added to chemical water
Chemical Water: Mixture of urea, water, and soda ash
Vat: Large bin for dying
Absorption: The amount a fiber is able to absorb.
Bundle/Tie: To dye yarn you will want to bundle
Bind: To tie or sew tightly to create pressure
Color Fastness: a hue or color's ability to not fade over time
Washfastness: Resistant to fading after washing
Bleeding: Running color from one area to the next.
Indigo: Natural Dye that is blue.
Mixing Procion Dyes: Chemical Reactive Dye
Mixing Dyes safely
Synthropol
Synthropol
Natural Dye
Natural Dye
What can we make natural dye with?
Reddish |
Hibiscus, Beets, Pomegranate,Cochineal
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Pink |
Avocado, Berries,
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Orange |
Onion skins, Carrots
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Yellow |
Turmeric,Paprika,Marigolds
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Green |
Artichokes, Grass, Spinach
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Blue |
Cabbage, Blue Berries, Blackberries
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Brown |
Coffee, tea, Acorns or walnuts. Iron Water
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