Dyeing Alchemy: A Primer About Procion MX Dyeing is an e-book that teaches the basics of dyeing plant-based fabrics using Procion-MX dyes. The companion workbook, Dyeing Alchemy: An Interactive Workbook, automatically does all the complicated dyeing math needed to dye fabric by weight.

Using the two together, you will:

learn the basics of Procion MX dye chemistry and color theory as related to dyeing fabric
be able to dye fabric economically using the least amount of dye needed for a specific weight of fabric and desired shade
understand the process of mixing primary colors to get an infinite variety of reproducible mixed colors
learn about the supplies and equipment needed as well as how to dye safely
experiment with 5 processes for dyeing fabric and creating samples
be introduced to some fun dyeing techniques that go beyond the basics have access to a variety of online resources valuable to fabric dyers.

Dyeing Alchemy

$17.95

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Testimonials

"A highly informative, and impressive document, containing valuable information based upon the author’s personal experience, as well as her extensive research into Procion M.X. dyes. It is written for dyers who wish to progress in their craft by understanding more about the processes of dyeing cellulose fabrics and silk, and about colour theory, but also contains simple explanations, and solutions to problems.

The reader will be able to produce repeatable hues, and keep reliable records with accuracy, and the interactive workbook, which works out the quantities of solutions needed, so negating the paper work, will be a relief to many textile artists.”

Ann Milner, author of The Ashford Book of Dyeing

“All you ever wanted to learn about Procion MX Dyes, and even more. This book covers the basic steps in detail, describing the main principles of dyeing in the primer, and it takes you by the hand in the workbook. The ‘makes life easier’ calculators give you the reassuring feeling that you know what you’re doing and help you reproduce results in the future. After giving you a complete understanding of the basics, the book then inspires you to explore other ways of dyeing."

Nienke Smit, Fiber Artist and Dyer