Results for “Techniques From Dharma Trading Co.” (249 products)

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....

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...

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,...

You can do all these things with Fiber Reactive Dyes! - hands down the best dyes for cotton, rayon, hemp, linen and other natural fibers. Tie-dye (multiple colors in patterns) Basic Tie-Dye - simple instructions/recipe Group Tie-Dye Instructions Tie-Dye - materials list for large groups...

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"...

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...

Painting with Jacquard Silk Colors is a fun and easy way to create beautiful, professional looking hand-painted silk clothing and art. Use them to create gorgeous and unique scarves, clothing, wall hangings, pillows and more. Because they are true dyes Jacquard Silk Colors do not...

I am based on the south coast of Wales, UK, a very rural area surrounded by rolling green hills and dramatic craggy coastlines. The area I grew up in has inspired my designs on silk, especially when it comes to using opposite colours using the...

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...

Find solutions to common costume creation challenges, including fit issues, fabric selection, sewing techniques, finishing details, accessory assembly, and time management strategies for successful projects. Poor Fit Problem: The costume doesn't fit well or is uncomfortable. Solution: Take accurate measurements before starting the project. Make...

For applying the dye directly onto the fabric. Excellent for stamping, stenciling, dye painting, screen printing, serti technique on silk and Ikat warp painting on wool or cotton as well as just painting. The following method for using Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion dye is one of...

Get answers to common questions about discharge and color removal techniques, including discharge agents, safety, fabric compatibility, design creation, and troubleshooting. What is discharge in fabric art? Discharge is a technique in fabric art that involves removing or altering the color of dyed fabric using...

Instructions for Piñata ColorsTechniques:Try mixing Piñata with Claro Extender — it will stay shiny and not change color. It extends the drying and working time. Claro is also a transparentizer. Claro dropped or brushed on top of dry Piñata will make it spread, creating rings...

Bring your imagination to life with costume creation! Learn about fabrics, construction techniques, painting, dyeing, and all the skills you need to design amazing costumes from scratch. What is Costume Creation? Creating costumes of course! Creating from scratch involves designing and making costumes without using...

As a resident of historic Tarboro, NC, I am inspired by the Victorian gardens in walking distance from my studio. I call myself a surface designer for I trained as a printmaker and textile artist - and I have been teaching for over thirty years....

I am an Oklahoma native who creates Wearable Art for the woman who is passionate about her individuality. Each of my designs is as unique as the woman who wears it. Using natural fibers, I find at Dharma Trading, such as silk, bamboo and cotton...

I was born in 1961 Wolfsburg, Germany, at the start of an amazing Subud adventure – Richard Engels, my parents Leuthold and Henriette Aulig and the "Waldkäuze" (Wood Owls) youth group were challenging the status quo in an effort to create a brave new world....

A little about me: I've been inspired to make things ever since my hands touched their first pair of scissors. I followed my heart and pursued a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Painting and Drawing at James Madison University. It was...

I grew up in Marin County, California, and have been living on the Mendocino Coast for the last three years. I have had my own textile business for 15 years. I have a "rep" who sells my kimonos around the country to most of the...

Since I was a teenager living in rural Florida, I have been interested in fabric decoration and design. I purchased my first book on fabric printing and dying, in 1975. Since that time my collection of books has grown into a sizable library. I have...

I fell in love with Tie dye while in college. I was also teaching, got interested in fitness and loved to model. I even went back to school and took some ASL classes. After being asked to teach tie dye, a light bulb went off....

Hi! My name is Tie-Dye Deb. I live and tie-dye in Benicia, California. I started my tie-dye business in September of 2000. I found Dharma Trading online when I started my business, and have been purchasing from them ever since. I have a website, do...

I began my Tie Dye journey in September of 2015. I am a Process Manager with Amazon and as a way to motivate my team, and have fun, I initiated "Tie Dye Tuesdays" Initially, we wore store bought shirts, however shortly after this began, I...

My name is Marina Gutierrez, and I am a self-taught fiber artist, as well as a Certified Artisan with the Department of Tourism of Puerto Rico. I am the owner of Hand Dyed Silk by Marina. I have used Dharma Trading products since the first...

My name is Olga Sobolevskaya, I live and work in Kiev, Ukraine. I have been practicing silk painting for more than 12 years and from year to year my passion for this type of creativity becomes more and more. I have studied in two art...

Chances are what brought you to this page is a love of color, patterns, and a desire to be creative with fabrics in your home and wardrobe. At Dharma Trading Co. you will find a wonderful selection of products that will allow you to create...

My name is Michelle, and I am the owner/creator of Little Earth Angels. I offer the option of tie-dyeing my natural parenting tees, as well as custom dyeing other garments. I exclusively use Dharma Trading supplies for all my dyeing needs. I love the traditional...

Growing up around boats and sailing to distant locales have influenced Carol's artistic style and themes. Mother Nature in all her mercurial forms inspires Carol's artistry as she interprets sea, sky, flora, and fauna in her work, literally and figuratively. The silk/dye combination can be...

I am a Grandma, and I have been a landscape painter/crafter for over 30 years. I was looking for something special to make for my husband's birthday and found tie-dye, a new way for me to work with color. That's what drives me: putting color...