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In early 2006 Dharma Trading Co. embarked on a new initiative to try and improve our productivity and accuracy of orders. Traditionally our warehouse staff was largely human. Of course there was the occasional extra-terrestrial or earth-bound spirit that just needed some work to tide...

Applicable to any brand of Acid Dyes Acid Dyes are the dye of choice for dyeing all protein fibers, like wool and other animal hair like alpaca, angora, mohair, etc., silk, feathers, and also they dye nylon. They are even used on leather sometimes. These...

Get answers to common questions about Dharma's Fiber Reactive Procion MX Dyes, including fixing methods, color mixing, black dyes, storage, dyebath techniques, and special additives. What makes Fiber Reactive dyes unique from other dyes? What are all the different ways to make it permanent ("fix"...

You probably already know why Dharma Fiber Reactive dyes are more permanent than almost any other type of dye on plant fibers (see our article here). The qualities described in that little article are what make Fiber Reactive dyes superior to "grocery store dyes" in...

Here's a really exciting product! Dharma Pigment Dye is a concentrated, non-toxic pigment system that when applied to fabrics, looks and feels like dye. The big thing is that, unlike dyes, you can get wash-fast, dry-cleanable, permanent results without the use of steamers, chemical fixatives,...

How To Save Water While Using Fiber Reactive Dyes California is in the middle of yet another terrible drought, as are other parts of the West. Some other states are getting TOO much rain. But any way you look at it, dyeing with Fiber Reactive...

If you don't want to mess with Indigo Vats, reducing and oxidizing, not to mention crocking (think the "Tuareg, The Blue Men of the Sahara, an ancient Berber tribe that ranges from southern Morocco...", not the Blue Man Group) we have a permanent Fiber Reactive...

Get answers to common questions about Dharma Pigment Dye, a unique no-steam, air-cure dye system for silk and other fabrics with minimal heat setting requirements. Is there a silk dye that doesn't need some manner of setting? Yes, we have one called Dharma Pigment Dye....

Download a printable PDF version of these instructions here. Dharmaset dyes for wool, silk and nylon are intense mixes, for the most part, of 1:2 metal complex and reactive dyes. This makes them extremely wash fast with good to excellent light fastness. Even more color...

Why should the wool people have all the dyeing fun? Fiber reactive dyes are specifically designed for dyeing plant fibers: cotton, linen, rayon, hemp, ramie, bamboo - even rattan and nettle. The dyes are safe, light and color-fast, come in a huge rainbow of colors,...

Colorhue Silk Dyes are instant-set, to be used on silk, wool and other protein fibers. Cool results on mixed fiber blends too, like silk/rayon devore´ (etched) satins and velvets, where most of the color goes on the silk and it is more pastel on the...

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. Keep in mind there are many recipes and mordants that will yield a wide range of colors and shades...

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. Keep in mind there are many recipes and mordants that will yield a wide range of colors and shades...

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. Keep in mind there are many recipes and mordants that will yield a wide range of colors and shades...

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. Keep in mind there are many recipes and mordants that will yield a wide range of colors and shades...

When you have finished applying the dye to the silk or wool yardage or scarf - it's not permanent until you do something else. You have to "set" or "fix" the color so you can wash or dry clean the piece without all the color...

Batik is a "resist" process for making designs on fabric. The artist uses wax to prevent dye from penetrating the cloth, leaving "blank" areas in the dyed fabric. The process, wax resist then dye, can be repeated over and over to create complex multicolored designs....

How Acid Dyes Work MANY NEW DYERS are often nervous about Acid dyes when they first hear of them; they think the dyes themselves are harsh flesh eating caustic acids. In reality the acid dyes available to the home dyer are non-caustic and very safe...

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. Keep in mind there are many recipes and mordants that will yield a wide range of colors and shades...

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. Keep in mind there are many recipes and mordants that will yield a wide range of colors and shades...

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. Keep in mind there are many recipes and mordants that will yield a wide range of colors and shades...

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. You can experiment with using Calcium Carbonate for more intense reds or Cream of Tartar for more orange shades....

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. Keep in mind there are many recipes and mordants that will yield a wide range of colors and shades...

Silk can be solid color dyed with cold water using the same tub dyeing method as for cotton. The colors on silk are not as predictable nor the same as on cotton. Mixed colors tend to shift one way or another. But it is so...

When mixing powdered Acid Dyes Dharma recommends the following dye dissolving procedure: Always, always add liquid to powder, not powder to liquid. Start with a cup of very hot (at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit) water and add about 1 tablespoon of that water to the...

Dharma used a simple recipe to get these great colors with our natural dyes so you can have a reference for the colors they will give. Keep in mind there are many recipes and mordants that will yield a wide range of colors and shades...

Wood, cane and rattan are all cellulose fibers, so they can take fiber reactive dyes too. We recommend that you test first because unlike fabric, these types of fibers might be more resistant to the dye. For Wood Chips or Small Pieces, Cane, Reed and Anything...

Find solutions to common natural dyeing challenges, including color absorption, fading prevention, mordanting techniques, achieving color depth, fixing procedures, and working with plant-based dyes for beautiful, lasting results. Uneven Color Absorption Problem: Fabric or yarn absorbs natural dye unevenly, resulting in splotchy or patchy coloring....

Tie-dye, long before the 70's, was known as Shibori, a Japanese term that encompasses a wide variety of resist-dyeing techniques, which have been utilized by different cultures for over 6000 years. The end results are random patterns that are either geometric or loose and free...