Dye Secrets Main Class (2)

MOTHER OF ALL Things to know: Dull fiber, vibrant color (The how and why) Breaking rules and why you have to Kettle dyeing multiple fibers in an intuitive way. How NOT to felt but still remaining colorfast when kettle dyeing

Dye Secrets Main Class (3)

OVEN DYEING; The Chinese Food Method! Taking one technique and applying it in different ways!   Things to know:  Oven dyeing multiple fibers and colours in an intuitive way.  How to get amazing combinations and create buffer colors in the oven  How NOT to felt your oven dyed fibers  Rinsing your fibers, what to do […]

Dye Secrets Main Class (4)

 The Greek Food Method The mumbo jumbo of measuring etc... Rule breaking preparing your work area and fiber ready to go! Make your dyes stay where you want: Handpainting, Namaste Farms Style Handpainting this way gives you solid results The properties of commercial sliver, top and roving and how that interacts with dyes avoiding felting […]

Dye Secrets Main Class (5)

The Chemistry of Dyeing Everything you wanted to know about protein dyes but were afraid to ask.   About the Dyes:  How do Protein dyes work  How to make them perform better  Difference between dye brands - which to choose and why - what to lookfor in a ‘good’ dye  Vinegar or Citric Acid?  Why […]

Camp Stitches Destination New Mexico!

Join Natalie at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, as she teaches "Yarn Dyeing Like a Pro" at this exclusive event. Enroll today!