I have mixed three bright Dharma acid dye primaries to create 100 easy to dye colour recipes. Experiment using different shades of yarn to achieve colour variations. Add small amounts of Dharma Teddy Bear Brown or Dharma True Black to the recipes to tone them down. Create hundreds of new colours by creating shades. Download the PDF, print and staple your samples. This is the perfect starting point for a beginner dyer. Learn how to dye wool the easy way and begin to understand the basics of mixing Dharma dye primaries.
+ Measure out in mls or grams.
+ Based on 1% dye solutions. 1g dye + 100ml water.
WHAT YOU GET
1 x Downloadable PDF 90+ BRIGHTS Colour Collection Dye Recipes using only three Dharma Acid Dyes colours.
WHAT YOU NEED
Dharma Acid Dye Sunflower Yellow (discontinued, use Brilliant Yellow)
Dharma Acid Dye Caribbean Blue
Dharma Acid Dye Florescent Fuchsia
Please review listing before purchase. Please get in touch if you have any questions before purchasing. There are no returns or exchanges on digital files. Once you purchase you will have access to the PDF and it is not possible to return or exchange the product :)
SCREEN COLOUR
The colours according to the recipe are completely correct! They were mixed, recorded and then tested on 3g of natural white wool yarn. The sample colour dot in the digital file and printed is not exact to the yarn colour. This is an example only. It can be challenging to match the actual dyed fibre colour to screen but I have done my very best. I recommend dyeing small samples of each colour and attaching them to the printed file, storing your recipes in a binder, away from sunlight.
ABOUT
As a graphic designer turned fibre artist and with background in colour theory, I have always loved colour and absolutely love mixing dyes. This colour collection was created using a systematic approach. The colours in this collection were mixed, recorded and then tested on 3g of natural bright white wool yarn fibre. You can experiment by over dyeing ecru, grey and other shades of natural yarn. Colours can appear different on different fibre types. For example, I have found the colours to appear more vibrant on bright white Mohair yarn, deeper on Merino 4ply and less vibrant on uncombed wool roving.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. ORDER
Purchase the order on Etsy. Download the PDF Files with 65+ New Colour Recipes.
Optional: Download the PDF file with links to the editable Canva template.
2. DOWNLOAD
Download your high resolution png, jpg or pdf print file.
QUESTIONS?
Please get in touch and I can help you with any questions you might have :) Lori
