La Plata Farms
Your Source for Spinning and Weaving Supplies
Since 1983

Dyes   

 

Cushing Dyes

 

Cushing are a user friendly dye that comes in 94 colors.  These acid  dyes are for wool, mohair, silk, feathers and other protein based fibers.  They come in 1/3 oz. packages that will dye about 1 pound of fiber. 

Costs:  $2.95 per packet

 

Click to View Cushing Color Chart

 

Gaywool Dyes

 

La Plata farms has carried  Gaywool Originals, and Gaywool Bush Blends for over 20 years and has had wonderful success using  them. over the years  They are imported from Australia, and are suitable for dyeing wool, mohair, angora, silk, and nylon.  They come in crystal form for ease of use.  The colors in the charts  are approximate, there are subtle differences in monitors, computers, and strength of dyes as used by the consumer.  

 

 

Costs:

Gaywool Original          $12.00

Gaywool Bush Blends    $10.00

 

 

Gaywool Originals Color Chart

 

Gaywool Bush Blends Color Chart

 

 PDF   Instructions for using Gaywool Dyes

 

 

Natural Dyes

 

We are proud to carry natural dyes from Table Rock Llamas.  We currently carry a limited selection in stock, but you can visit their web sit for a complete list of what they carry.  They also have some excellent instructions on using natural dyes and many other dye resources.

Visit Table Rock Llamas website.

Table Rock Llama Natural Dye Supplies

                  

Walnut 4 oz $10.00
Lac 2 oz $12,00
Brazilwood Extract 2 oz $10.00
Chestnut 8 oz $10.50
Red Sandlewood 4 oz $13.50
Alum 1 lb $9.00
Alum 2 lb $14.00
Wattle 4 oz $9.00
Quebraco Red 8 oz $15.00
Indigo Kit   $50.00