Ashford Wool Dyes
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Ashford Wool Dyes are for all protein/animal fibres, including wool, alpaca, silk, soy fibre, mohair and others. They are easy-to-use, safe and comply with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (a worldwide textile standards system). The colours are clean and vibrant and very economical. Because they are 100% concentrate you only need 10g to dye 1kg (2.2 Lb) of fibre. Use white vinegar or citric acid to fix the dyes. Have fun creating your own colours!
Technically classed as Weak Acid Dyes. The dye powder is dissolved in hot water and either applied directly to the fibre/yarn with brushes or dipping and then steamed, or put in a large pot with the vinegar or citric acid, then brought to a simmer and held for a length of time until the dye strikes and the water runs clear.
Manufactured in Europe by Bayer and suitable for both the hobbyist and serious dyer. Colours have been carefully selected for compatibility and when mixed will produce a wide range of hues.
Ashford has some good online tutorials on various dye methods on the Ashford website.
NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO THE DYE SAFETY/HANDLING INFORMATION on the Ashford Consumer Information page.
Ashford Rainbow Wool Dye Kit – 3-pack 10g
This sampler kit contains 10g containers of three primary colours: scarlet, blue and yellow. Basic instructions included. The dyes are safe and easy-to-use but please refer to the Dye Safety/Handling Information on the Ashford Consumer Information page.
- the 3 colours can be mixed into an endless array of other tones.
- each 10g container is enough to dye 1kg (2.2 Lbs) of yarn or fibre to a medium-strong shade.
PLEASE NOTE: we find the Ashford Scarlet dye to lean VERY orange. Some dyers tone it down with a tiny bit of blue to achieve more traditional true red tones.
Ashford Wool Dye Collection – 12-pack 10g
This sampler kit contains 10g containers of twelve colours: Yellow, Scarlet, Emerald, Rust, Teal, Green, Hot Pink, Blue, Brown, Purple, Navy Blue, and Black. Basic instructions included. The dyes are safe and easy-to-use but please refer to the Dye Safety/Handling Information on the Ashford Consumer Information page.
- the 12 colours can be mixed into an endless array of other tones.
- each 10g container is enough to dye 1kg (2.2 Lbs) of yarn or fibre to a medium-strong shade.
PLEASE NOTE: we find the Ashford Scarlet dye to lean VERY orange. Some dyers tone it down with a tiny bit of blue to achieve more traditional true red tones.