COLOR WHEEL JEWELS:  # 401 Syllabus

Class Instructor:  Elsie

Class Begins:  February 1st, 2002

Class Ends:  Approximately February 28th, 2002

Class Description:  The class teaches how to dye in an 18-step gradation of jewel-tone colors around the color wheel, using a low-water, no-salt method.

Class Objectives:  1)  To safely dye 4.5 yards of fabric with a low-water, no-salt method, using an around-the-color-wheel gradation, 2)  To gain a basic understanding of equipment and materials used for dyeing, 3)  To become acquainted with (or more familiar with) the dyeing process.

Class Results:  You should have 4.5 yards of beautiful hand-dyed fabric at the completion of this class!  Here's a sample (done by Elsie):

Class Materials Needed:  

• 4.5 yards PFD (prepared for dye) fabric, cut into fat quarters (example:  Kona PFD by Robert Kaufman, available at Hancock's of Paducah)

• 18 quart or gallon ziplock bags, or 20 ounce solo cups

• Plastic dishpan or similar container to hold the bags

• An empty and clean 1-gallon milk jug with cover

• Small funnel

• Measuring spoons

• 1-cup measuring cup

• 3 containers for mixing dye concentrates (solo cups or cottage cheese cartons (need to hold 1 cup of concentrate))

• 3 containers for mixing dyestock (needs to hold 2 cups of dyestock (if squeeze bottles are available, fine, but if not, use any type of container that works))

• Mask

• Rubber gloves

• Something to mix dye with (tongue depressor, Popsicle stick, coffee stirrer, etc.)

• 2/3 cup urea

• 2 Tablespoons each color dye (I used Pro dyes 312n Strongest Red, 402c Mixing Blue, and 104 Golden Yellow -- other dyes give somewhat different results)

• 9 Tablespoons soda ash

Additional Information:  For a picture of the color wheel, refer to 101.ht21.jpg.

It is extremely important to practice safety when dyeing fabrics, so be sure to wear the mask and rubber gloves.  It is also important to follow safe sewing rules, such as when using the rotary cutter.  Neither the forum administration nor the membership (including teachers) are responsible for injury as a result of this or any other class.

Class Contact Information:  elf@netonecom.net and sregora@quiltingpassion.com

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