Painted by Hand, Set with Steam: Mastering Acid Dyes (B)
About Painted by Hand, Set with Steam: Mastering Acid Dyes (B)
Explore the creative world of hand-painted yarn! This course teaches you how to apply acid dyes directly onto protein-based fibers (such as wool and silk) to achieve vibrant, one-of-a-kind colorways. You’ll learn techniques for blending, and layering colors, as well as how to set your dyes using steam for long-lasting results.
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding acid dyes and how they interact with fiber
Preparing yarn for hand-painting
Mixing and applying dyes for various effects
Techniques for blending, dots and other dye applications using various tools.
Proper steaming methods to set color
Preventing and fixing color bleeding or muddiness
Who Should Take This Course?
Perfect for fiber artists, indie dyers, and crafters who love playing with color! No prior dyeing experience is required, making this an ideal introduction to hand-painted yarn techniques.
The capacity for this class is 6 students.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
Student MUST have a NOISH approve respirator mask to mix acid dyes.
Old clothing or apron in case they get dye on their clothing
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $15 which includes:
dyes, yarn, plastic wrap, citric acid
Pre-class Homework
No homework required.
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 16
Skill Level
All Levels
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
Just a desire to learn
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Expo 10
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment..
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Mary Egbert
Mary Egbert currently lives in Florida and in 2005 she raised a herd of 25 alpaca back in Utah, where she got her start in the fiber biz. She has many instructional videos on You Tube and an online classes at the Camaj School of Fiber Arts. She wrote 5-star rated book on Amazon titled the Art of Washing Wool, Mohair and Alpaca.
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