OK, first of all let's pick your colors. These are the dyes to use if you are dyeing cotton, rayon, hemp or other fibers from plant origin. They do ok on silk too, but can shift color. Check out our dye section and look up the Acid dyes if you are dyeing silk or wool or some type of hair. At any rate, these colors are brilliant, permanent and economical. They are superior to supermarket dyes in every way!