Hello Felters!
I took a course a short while back about dyeing at Pro Chemical & Dye Incorporated. The course, An Introduction to Dyeing, was a great introduction into the world of dyeing cotton and other non-protein fabrics. However, it didn't focus on dyeing wool or silk, which are the two fabrics I use most.
I've been muddling my way through dyeing, and I have had great success with the knowledge that I'd gotten from the course. However, I have now found a book that is really helpful for dyeing wool and silk.
The book, Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece by Gail Callahan, is amazing. It's very reader-friendly because it uses little industry jargon and is full of photos. I had been somewhat frightened of dyeing before the book, but the book gives me a lot of confidence to keep going and experiment. I highly recommend it to anyone looking into dyeing. Here's an image from the book:
I hope this image inspires you, as much as the book has me.
As always Happy Felting!
I took a course a short while back about dyeing at Pro Chemical & Dye Incorporated. The course, An Introduction to Dyeing, was a great introduction into the world of dyeing cotton and other non-protein fabrics. However, it didn't focus on dyeing wool or silk, which are the two fabrics I use most.
I've been muddling my way through dyeing, and I have had great success with the knowledge that I'd gotten from the course. However, I have now found a book that is really helpful for dyeing wool and silk.
The book, Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece by Gail Callahan, is amazing. It's very reader-friendly because it uses little industry jargon and is full of photos. I had been somewhat frightened of dyeing before the book, but the book gives me a lot of confidence to keep going and experiment. I highly recommend it to anyone looking into dyeing. Here's an image from the book:
I hope this image inspires you, as much as the book has me.
As always Happy Felting!
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