NEW PRODUCTS

BATIK for Artists and Quilters by Eloise Piper $46.99

An extraordinary exploration into this magical art form. From the step-by-step instruction to the stunning color photographs, this book provides both beginners and experienced artists a wealth of information and inspiration. This book is an invaluable reference for any batik or quilt artist

A Complete Guide to Silk Painting by Susanne Hahn - $24.95

This is still a pretty thorough starting point. Although dated in it's pictures, the writing and techniques taught are very helpful and still timeless. All the techniques about blending, design colour mixing and painting are covered.

The Inspirational Silk Painting From Nature by Renate Henge - $24.95.

Inspiration on bringing nature to silk. Instructions and diagrams on how the use of colours, wax, waterlines can add a whole new dimension to your works. There is a strong focus on not using gutta or resist and relying on watercolor techniques and hot wax (batik style).

Color By Accident "Low Water Immersion Dyeing" by Ann Johnston $39.95

Designed to be used as a workbook and as a reference manual for the adventuresome. It includes five variations on a versatile method and 54 tested recipes. This book points the way to exploring new color combinations and to achieving fabric that will be unique and visually complex

 

 

Synthetic Indigo

We've now got all the materials to start dyeing with Indigo.

  • 2oz of Synthetic Indigo $14.95
  • 500gm containers of Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) $14.95
  • 100gm Thiourea Dioxide $5.95
  • 500gm Non-iodized salt $1.50
  • Water Softener 200gm $3.25
  • G&S T.N.A. Soap 2oz $1.75
  • Instructions - free : )

A special introductory package price of all the above for $33.95 (savings of almost 20%)

MX Dye Starter Kits

Our MX Dye Starter kits now include 60mL bottles of Raycafix, the miracle dye fixing agent. The MX kits are now $30.00 and include:

  • 4 x 25gm jars of dye (Yellow, Turquoise, Fuchsia, Black)
  • 200 gm Urea
  • 250 gm Sodium Carbonate
  • 1 Kg Sodium Sulphate
  • 60 mL T.N.A. Soap
  • 60mL Raycafix Dye Fixative
  • Tie Dye, Immersion, Dyeing to Quilt and Batik Instructions

Fabrics

WeĠve had long stretches without stock of certain fabrics, so weĠre announcing the return of some old favorites.

  • Egyptian cotton 45" wide, 1-ply 100x100 weave count (Art # T1006) $8.95/yd
  • Silk/Cotton Corduroy 36" wide (Art #S1001) $18.00/yd
  • Tussah 54.5mm 45" wide (Art #C1004) $13.00/yd
  • Tussah 35mm 45" wide (Art #C1004) $9.95/yd
  • Spun Silk Twill 45" wide (Art #H1003) $19.50/yd - NEW

Samples are available upon request (nominal fee to cover postage and samples)

Woven Works / Dye Works Yarns

We've now added two more popular yarns to go along with the Rayon Chenille from Marie Payne. We now have her Tencel yarns in 3oz skein and her Rayon Luster yarns in 4oz white skein (both available in 1lb cones upon request). Ready for dyeing!

  • Rayon Luster 4oz Skein white $6.00
  • Tencel 3oz Skein white $8.00
  • Rayon Chenille
    • $8.00 white 4oz Skein
    • $30.00 for 1.0 lb white cone
    • $12.00 for colours 4oz Skein
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