Country Classics Dye, 3 oz. (net) Jar

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Convenient, simple and easy-to-use professional dye for protein fiber -- animal fibers like wool, angora, silk, nylon, mohair, and alpaca. Complete in one jar. Nothing to measure, just add water and boil. One 3 ounce jar dyes two pounds of yarn or fabric. Offered in 48 beautiful, intermixable colors (You make up your own unique shades!).

Basic Directions for 1 pound of fiber (yarn or fabric):

”COUNTRY CLASSICS” is a professional dye for Wool, Silk, and other protein fibers with a "No-Hassle" procedure. Everything you need is in the jar. “COUNTRY CLASSICS” works great for immersion dyeing and rainbow dyeing. Always do test samples before working on a large project. We include printed instructions with every “COUNTRY CLASSICS” dye order.

These dyes do not work on plant fibers!

• * Wear rubber gloves, apron or old clothes.
• * All utensils used for dyeing should not be used for food preparation. Do your dying in a well ventilated area.

  Immersion Dyeing for 1 pound (454 gm) of yarn/fiber:

  • Wet out the fiber by measuring ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Synthrapol in 2 ½ gallons (10 liters) of warm 110 F (44 C) water. Soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the dye bath. Your dye pot should be stainless steel or unchipped enamel.
  • Use 2 ½ gallons (10 liters) of room temperature 75° F to 95° F (24° C to 35° C)
  • Dissolve ½ jar of dye powder (for 1 lb of yarn/fiber) by measuring the dye powder into a 1 cup (250 ml) Pyrex measure. *You may use more or less dye to achieve darker or lighter shades. Add approximately ¼ cup (60 ml) of boiling water and stir to make a lump free paste. Then add boiling water to make 1 full cup (250ml) of dye solution. Stir thoroughly and add it to the dye bath.
  • Add the fiber. Carefully add the wetted out fiber. Gradually heat the dye bath to a boil (caution: only 185° F [85° C] for Silk). Gently simmer the fiber for 30 minutes, stirring (gently! You don’t want to felt your yarn/fiber) continually and gently to get even color results. If you have color left in the dye bath, then add 2 Tbl (30 ml) of white distilled vinegar for every 4 ounces (114 gm) of fiber. Simmer another 10 minutes. Let the dye bath cool to room temperature. Remove the fiber and rinse well in warm water. Squeeze out any excess water and air dry. Discard the dye bath down the drain.

  Online quantity discount is available. see the bottom of this order chart.

  Each 3 ounce dye is in a screw-top jar so you don't have to use it all at once.