Spinners Choice

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.

Large 8 ounce jars of Jacquard Acid Dyes can be special ordered. Please email us for a quote, please specify colors you are interested in, since prices for 8 ounce dyes vary from color to color.

Rainbow Dye Kit

Have a Dye Party! Fun Rainbow Dye Kit contains six dyes that can be blended to achieve even more shades. Also includes instructions for multicolor rainbow dyeing! Our Jacquard Dye Kit contains three primary colors (Sun Yellow, Cherry Red and Sky Blue) and three secondary colors (Deep Orange, Violet and Emerald). Each kit contains enough dye to color TWELVE!!!  pounds of fiber or wool. Now there is no reason not to be dyeing wool! A SUPER value! and a great way to try our dyes!

Basic Directions for Jacquard Acid Dyes

Jacquard Acid Dye does not contain acid or any other harmful chemicals. In fact, it has a neutral pH, like water. The only acid is the white vinegar that you add. Jacquard Acid Dyes are a great choice for silk, nylon, feathers or any protein fiber. They are a choice dye for wool.

Versatility

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

Economy

One half once of Jacquard 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.

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

Do not 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.

Detailed instructions and methods for color mixing, controlled dyeing, dip-dyeing as well as resist techniques can be found in Hands on Dyeing by Betsy Blumenthal and Kathryn Kreider.

Make your dye for wool Jacquard Acid Dye! The easy to use dye when it comes to dyeing fiber!

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