15% saving on Acid dyes

Acid dyes provide a simple system for use with wool, other animal fibres including fur, feathers, cashmere and angora as well as nylon, and give a brighter colour with silk than fibre reactive dyes. See below for our simple microwave dyeing recipe.

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30% saving on Silk Ties

Buy 12 of these finely woven silk ties and save 30%. These quality ties are made from Habotai 10mm and are 9.5cm wide, 142cm long. They can be dyed using the Acid dyes above or decorated using silk paints. Click here to order now

A quick and satisfying technique for creating 'space dyed' yarns, fibres and fabrics using Acid dyes:

1. Mix 2 teaspoons of white (distilled) vinegar to 1 litre of tap water and soak the material thoroughly.
2. Line a microwave dish with sufficient cling film to be able to close over the top.
3. Squeeze out and spread the material randomly across the dish.
4. Lightly sprinkle the dye powder onto the surface of the material. A number of colours can be used to create a varied result. The more you add, the denser the result of the colour.
5. Dampen with a small amount of hot water and work the Acid dye powder into the fibres.
6. Fold the cling film over the dish and ensure it is air tight. Place in the microwave.
7. Heat on high until the parcel 'inflates' and then reduce the heat to 'defrost'
8. Cook until the parcel begins to billow up again, turn off and leave to cool
9. Rinse several times and put out to dry!