Dye Resources
About Dye Resources
This list is sorted into topics related to dyeing. Each item will link to a downloadable file or video already online. You are welcome to use them and pass them along. Have fun!
Learn to blend colors with dye on fabric.
It’s really fun! Part 1 of this free video series is about pouring dye on wrinkled fabric.
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When I Think About Cotton
Ann draws on her years of experience to show us how to find the cottons that will dye well and how to choose which ones will work best for particular dye techniques.
Answers: Dyeing with Procions
In this 4-part video, Ann answers questions in a 2021 SAQA Oregon zoom meeting. Basics, Workspaces, Gradations, and Dye Fabric 2 Ways.
Recipes & Steps: Paint & Print with Dye
Ann’s 2026 updated handout with all the recipes and steps for surface design with fiber-reactive dye.
Corn and Potato Dextrin
Ann’s updated handout with info and recipes to use these versatile water-soluble resists.
CBA: Exploring Low-Water immersion
Updated notes to accompany the 2014 DVD and the current streaming version.
Color by Accident – Low-Water Immersion Dyeing
The Classic. Download the full book version, free. Check out the video. 4.5 hours of lessons covering more LWI techniques.
Handout for Color by Accident
Ann’s 2026 handout with a two-page summary of the basic methods for Low-Water Immersion with Procion MX dye.
About the Materials-Dyeing with Procion MX Dye
The most important things you need to know about using dye: Safety, Fabric, Auxiliaries, Colors to buy, and the requirements for fixing the colors.
Washing Hand-Dyed Fabric
Ann’s 2026 updated handout has an overview of the washing process that removes excess dye without spreading the colors and other some helpful details.