Do you find matching colors to be a daunting task?
This guide eliminates frustration by teaching you how to:
Create dye palettes from digital photos
Extract color information quickly
Generate corresponding dye formulas
Avoid calculating dye amounts for different weights or colors
Dyed fiber resting on paper printed with the corresponding digital color for comparison.
What’s included:
Color theory simplified
Basic color theory is broken down so even if you’re a novice dyer, you will feel comfortable creating pleasing color palettes right from the beginning. No more agonizing over which colors will work together, this guide’s got you covered!
Color analysis and mixing tips
Learn how to extract color information from a digital picture and apply it when mixing up your dyes.
Dye Calculator
Receive a dye calculator that allows you to input the weight of what you’re trying to dye. You can skip doing complex calculations and jump right into the creative application process.
What to expect
Color outcomes
There are lots of variables that come into play when matching colors: monitor colors, dye colors, fiber base, etc. This guide helps bridge the gap to make dyeing your target color happen quicker. Pictured is a digital color I was trying to match (bottom right) and the resulting dyed wool laying on a paper printed with the same color. You can achieve really close color matching even on your first try.
There is a difference between the way a monitor mixes colors (Red, Green, and Blue) versus a printer (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) so it is advised that you print the color you’re trying to match for more accurate comparison purposes. The printed color might not be the exact color when you mix your dyes, but it will give you a good place to start and you can modify your primary colors accordingly.
If your goal is to get a very precise color match on your first attempt, check out the Precision Color Matching Acid Dye Formula page.
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“Clear instructions and well written book. It’s given me lots of new ideas for dyeing my yarn. Thank you.”
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