Where can I learn more?
Brilliant
Colours on Silk, by Cheryl Kolander, is the best beginner's manual. It includes all the
recipes and information she gives in her workshops,
plus a detailed step-by-step walk-through, called "Apprentice for a Day."
Indigo dyeing and the basics of paint dyeing are covered. The recipes and procedures
work for all fibres, and all fibre forms are addressed.
QUESTION:
Dear Cheryl: I bought an informal silk dress for my wedding that I did not get to use. (Still got married, just didn't use the dress.) It's still hanging in the closet. Since it's basically a cocktail dress (very plain, no beading), is it possible to have it
professionally dyed with your dyes? It's ivory now and I'd go with ANY color that would work, from light yellow to black to a print. Do you do this kind of work?
ANSWER:
Thanks for asking, but no, it is almost impossible to piece dye a garment of
this type successfully. Even if it is all silk, the thread and findings may
not be and they won't dye.
You could EASILY dye a nice yellow in your wash machine. It may not be very
permanent, but then you can just REDYE it!
The secret is TURMERIC! Only a small amount is needed, possible only a
tablespoon for a light yellow. It will also dye all fibres so it will
supersede the problem alluded to above.
Use warm water, fill the machine and get the dress all wet. Remove the
dress. Take some turmeric and dissolve in water, strain into the tub, swish
it to spread it out then add the dress and let it run thru the cycle, with a
check to see it's as dark as you want.
Send me pic if you do this and I'll post it on the info site
www.truefibres.net
Love, Cheryl Kolander, Master Natural Dyer, Aurora Silk
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