Outfitting your dye studio
what are the essentials for dyeing?
Enamel or stainless-steel pot with heat source OR large turkey roaster (with enamel insert) OR Electric Fry Daddy
Wide-mouth canning jars for 8-value dyeing and storing liquid dye solution. preferably with plastic lids
Electric kettle for boiling water to make dye solutions
Stainless steel or plastic tongs
.01 gram pocket jewelers scale for precision measuring of powdered dyes
paper cupcake liners to measure dyes on scale
Set of plastic or stainless steel measuring spoons for Citric Acid Crystals and Color Magic Crystals
Set of TOD dye spoons for 8-value dyeing
Set of long-handled ladle style stainless steel measuring spoons for liquid dye solution
Salt bath for cleaning measuring spoon while scooping powdered dyes (use only non-iodized salt)
Small whisk for stirring dye powders into solution
Large glass liquid measuring cup to hold dye solution
Latex gloves for handling powdered dyes
Heat resistant rubber gloves for handling hot water and wool
Mask/respirator to avoid inhalation of airborne powder
Apron
Citric Acid Crystals
Color Smart™ Crystals
Bleach spray
Paper towel and heavy duty foil
Wool fabric, yarn, or other animal fiber or nylon
A set of April DeConick Palette Dyes™
Disclaimer.
Like other household chemicals, acid leveling dyes are regarded as safe when used for their intended purpose following recommended procedures. So read up and be smart! My products and directions are presented in good faith but no warranty either expressed or implied is made, nor results guaranteed. I have no control over the end use of this product and must disclaim any liability for untoward results or accidents.