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Dyeing Equipment Bucket Stainless steel flat bottomed bucket with handle. Made for hand dyers for use directly on gas or electric heaters item price stock code 12 litre bucket £49.90 FD16800 bucket lid £15.00 FD16000 Tongs Stainless steel tongs, essential dyeing equipment. 30cm long quantity price stock code each £6.00 FD16600 Dyers Spoon Long handled drainer spoon made in stainless steel, 40cm long quantity price stock code each £6.00 FD16100 FIBRECRAFTS Catalogue 2009 tel: 01483 565800 fax: 01483 565807 email: [email protected] Getting Ready to Dye Dye powders should, for convenience, be mixed into a 1% stock solution; e.g. 5gm of powder in a small vessel stirred into a smooth paste with a little cold water and made up to ½ litre with water (less than 50°C) from the tap. Store in a glass or plastic container. Check whether the fabric is ‘Prepared for Dyeing’ (PFD) or requires scouring to remove grease, oil or starch. Run a few droplets of cold water onto the fabric. If they soak in quickly, no scour is necessary. To remove starches, size and oils, add 5mls of Synthrapol (a non-ionic detergent) along with 2-3 litres of water for each 100gms of material. Stir gently over a 15 minute period, and then rinse thoroughly in warm water. It is possible to use household detergent, but the alkaline residue may affect the final colour or wash fastness. The dye vessel does not have to be heat proof; glass, enamel or even polythene bags can be used, but if you use metal it must be stainless or enamel. Chips out of enamel should be repaired. The amount of dye required is calculated according to the weight to be dyed; weigh the dry material before you start. Using 3ml of the 1% stock dye solution to each gram of fibre gives an average strength dye, so for 25gm of fibre you need a total of 75ml dye, for example 50ml blue + 20ml yellow + 5ml black will give bottle green. You can vary the dye as much as you like; more dye will produce stronger colours and less gives pastel shades. Always stir the stock dye solution well before use since some sedimentation may occur. If there are particles of undissolved dye it helps to filter through a pair of tights. The basic colours, bright yellow, magenta and bright blue, can be mixed in any proportion and strength to produce thousands of different colours. Universal Indicator Paper Use to test acidity and alkalinity of water, covering pH1 to 11. Variations in pH will affect the success of reproducing colours. It can be altered by adding a small amount of soda ash to make the water more alkaline or adding vinegar to make it more acidic. The pH is especially important when dyeing with safflower and other natural dyes quantity price stock code each £1.00 FD16700 64 dyeing

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Dyeing EquipmentBucket

Stainless steel flat bottomed bucket with handle. Made for hand dyers for use directly on gas or electric heatersitem price stock code

12 litre bucket £49.90 FD16800 bucket lid £15.00 FD16000

TongsStainless steel tongs, essential dyeing equipment. 30cm longquantity price stock code

each £6.00 FD16600

Dyers SpoonLong handled drainer spoon made in stainless steel, 40cm longquantity price stock code

each £6.00 FD16100

FIBRECRAFTS Catalogue 2009 • tel: 01483 565800 • fax: 01483 565807 • email: [email protected]

Getting Ready to DyeDye powders should, for convenience, be mixed •

into a 1% stock solution; e.g. 5gm of powder in a small vessel stirred into a smooth paste with a little cold water and made up to ½ litre with water (less than 50°C) from the tap. Store in a glass or plastic container.

Check whether the fabric is ‘Prepared for • Dyeing’ (PFD) or requires scouring to remove grease, oil or starch. Run a few droplets of cold water onto the fabric. If they soak in quickly, no scour is necessary. To remove starches, size and oils, add 5mls of Synthrapol (a non-ionic detergent) along with 2-3 litres of water for each 100gms of material. Stir gently over a 15 minute period, and then rinse thoroughly in warm water. It is possible to use household detergent, but the alkaline residue may affect the final colour or wash fastness.

The dye vessel does not have to be heat proof; • glass, enamel or even polythene bags can be used, but if you use metal it must be stainless or enamel. Chips out of enamel should be repaired.

The amount of dye required is calculated • according to the weight to be dyed; weigh the dry material before you start. Using 3ml of the 1% stock dye solution to each gram of fibre gives an average strength dye, so for 25gm of fibre you need a total of 75ml dye, for example 50ml blue + 20ml yellow + 5ml black will give bottle green. You can vary the dye as much as you like; more dye will produce stronger colours and less gives pastel shades. Always stir the stock dye solution well before use since some sedimentation may occur. If there are particles of undissolved dye it helps to filter through a pair of tights.

The basic colours, bright yellow, magenta and • bright blue, can be mixed in any proportion and strength to produce thousands of different colours.

Universal Indicator Paper

Use to test acidity and alkalinity of water, covering pH1 to 11. Variations in pH will affect the success of reproducing colours. It can be altered by adding a small amount of soda ash to make the water more alkaline or adding vinegar to make it more acidic. The pH is especially important when dyeing with safflower and other natural dyes

quantity price stock code

each £1.00 FD16700

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Stirrer20cm rod made in polypropylene, suitable for use in boiling water

quantity price stock code

each £2.10 FD16200

Measuring Kit/Storage PotsThe perfect accessory for mixing and storing paints and dyes. 24 lidded pots, tray and 2 droppers

quantity price stock code

each £7.95 EB091

Mixing Beaker

100ml polypro-pylene beaker

quantity price stock code

each £1.65 FD15700

Thermometer (10°C - 110°C)Particularly useful for use when dyeing madder, indigo and silk which are temperature sensitive

quantity price stock code

each £6.50 FD16500

DroppersMeasure tiny amounts of fluid cleanly and accu-rately. The 3ml droppers show increments of 1ml and the 1ml droppers show ½ ml increments. Sold in packs

quantity price stock code

3ml droppers x 3 £2.50 EB630 1ml droppers x 5 £2.50 EB610

SyringesUse for precise measuring of liquids. Two tip styles; the needle tip is more suitable for thin liquids and has an airtight cap (pictured bottom), the tapered tip is better for thicker liquids

quantity price stock code

15ml tapered £2.95 JAC99005 15ml needle £2.95 JAC99004 10ml (not shown) £2.50 FD16300 1ml (not shown) £2.30 FD16400

KrestoA concentrated and effective paste for removing stubborn dyes, ink stains, oil and grease. Simply rub on hands and rinse

quantity price stock code

250ml £10.20 SA6

Dyeing Starter KitsThese starter kits are a great way to experiment with different types of dyes. They contain full instructions to get you started. The weights of dyes supplied are subject to up to 10% weight gain or loss due atmospheric conditions.

Natural Dye KitContains mordant pack, 50gm each of alkanet, elderberries, logwood chips, marigold and tumeric plus 100gm pure wool yarn. Instructions included. Content may vary.

quantity price stock code

each £17.50 FD10200

Indigo Dye KitThe dye kit contains 25gm Indigo, 50gm Spectralite, 200gm Soda Ash to dye up to 2kg of fibres, together with a 1 litre plastic bottle and lid, 1 stirrer and full instructions.

quantity price stock code

Synthetic Indigo £9.50 FD10000 Natural Indigo £13.00 FD10100

Acid Dye KitAcid dyes are recommended for dyeing protein fibres such as wool, silk and hair. Contains 25gm each yellow, red, blue and black dye to dye up to 3kg of material, 200gm Glauber’s Salts, 4 x 10ml syringes, 100ml beaker, a stirrer and full instruc-tions. Vinegar is also required.

quantity price stock code

each £29.50 FD10300

Fibre Reactive (Procion MX) Dye KitFibre Reactive dyes are recommended for cellulose fibres such as cotton, linen and viscose but can also be used on silk. As they are a cold water dye, they will not melt the wax when used for batik and other resist techniques. Contains 25gm each yellow, red, blue and black dye to dye over 3kg of mate-rial, 200gm soda ash, 100ml beaker, 4 x 10ml syringes and a stirrer as well as full instructions.

quantity price stock code

each £29.50 FD10600

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esAll about Natural DyeingArt of the Dyer

An intelligent review of dyeing techniques in the period 1500 - 1700 including many recipes derived from the key historic texts listed by colour and plant source, unbeatable!

Hopkins £6.00 FB11705

The Colourful Past’Never judge a book by its cover’; and in this case a timely warning, it is a brilliant review of natural dyestuffs and their use over the centuries. It covers the identification of the dyes actually used in historic tapes-tries by chemical analysis, clari-fying uniquely just how the

colours were obtained. The sections are arranged by colour and then by dyestuff, with the history of use and dyeing recipes. Then the text covers case studies of specific dyed articles of real note supported by colour photographs of the item

de Graaff £55.00 FB18500

Craft of Natural DyeingFor the beginner, this book outlines a range of dye plants to be found in the hedgerows, fields and meadows and gives dyeing methods accompanied by colour photographs of the yarns and fabrics

Dean £7.95 FB19600

Craft of the DyerFull and sensible dyeing instruc-tions for using plants and lichens with descriptions and recipes for over 100 dye plants. The author is based in Canada but most of her mate-rials are readily found in Europe

Casselman £9.95 FB19700

Dye Plants and DyeingWritten by botanists, it illus-trates the use of 48 dye plants which are illustrated in full page colour paintings along with colour images of the dyeing results from a range of mordants. There is also a history of their use as dye materials.

Cannon £14.99 FB22700

A Dyer’s GardenA small, essential book that includes growing hints, illustra-tions, descriptions of dye colours and sensible notes on dyeing techniques. The author has created a complete guide for anyone wishing to cultivate plants for use in dyeing

Buchanan £9.99 FB23000

A Dyer’s Manual A key title for the dyer’s library, full of information, clearly presented and eminently sensible. It covers the use of mordants, creating colours from weeds and ancient dyestuffs, as well as indigo and of course woad, which is clearly a great

love of the author, and lichens. The photos look a little dated, but the text is vibrant with enthusiasm

Goodwin £14.95 FB23030

Dyeing the Clothing of the Common People 1480-1580

Very much a book of two halves each written by a sepa-rate author. In part one the relevant colours and their users are identified while the second part describes the methods used to create these colours and how to replicate them

Peachey & Hopkins £4.00 FB22810

Alderbuckthorn Bark(yellow - brown)

100gm £2.15 FD10900

Alkanet (grey - purple)

100gm £2.15 FD11000

Annatto (oranges)

100gm £2.65 FD11100

Birch Bark (pinks)

100gm £1.65 FD11200

Bloodroot (reds)

25gm £4.95 FD11300

Brazilwood (reds)

100gm £2.75 FD11400

Chamomile(yellow - green)

100gm £1.65 FD11500

Natural DyesNatural dyes offer a valuable alternative to synthetic dyes. They give subtle and varied results depending on the method used to extract the colour.

A mordant, such as Alum, is required for the colour to remain washfast. Material can be prepared with the mordant for later use or the mordant can be added to the dye bath as the dye is being ‘cooked’.

The pre-soaked dyestuff (placed in a muslin bag to avoid it getting mixed with the material) is boiled together with the mordanted fibre, fabric or yarn.

Colour results will vary depending on the mordant or method used. We suggest you experiment with the dyes and keep notes on how you arrived at the finished result. We offer a large range of dyeing books to help you get started as well as a wide choice mordants for experimentation.

These natural dyes are sold in units of 100gm unless otherwise stated and the colours quoted are an indication of the colours obtainable depending on the method used. The weights of dyes supplied are subject to up to 10% weight gain or loss due to mois-ture in the atmosphere.

Mordants & Assistants 100gm 500gm stock codeAlum (potassium aluminium sulphate) - £5.80 FD14700

Chrome (potassium dichromate) - £10.80 FD14800

Copper (copper sulphate) - £6.50 FD14900

Iron (ferrous sulphate) - £5.20 FD15000

Tin (stannous chloride) £9.80 - FD15100

Cream of Tartar (brightens colours) £4.00 - FD15400

Tannic Acid (cotton pre-mordant) £12.20 - FD15600

Aluminium Acetate (cotton mordant) £7.00 - FD15800

Mordant PackContains sufficient mordant for a range of dyeing experiments and includes 250gm Alum, 50gm each Iron, Chrome and Copper and 10gm Tin

quantity price stock code

each £7.50 FD14600

FIBRECRAFTS Catalogue 2009 • tel: 01483 565800 • fax: 01483 565807 • email: [email protected]

It is recommended to use spectacles, gloves, a dust mask and an apron when handling dyes and chemicals. Use in a ventilated room and away from food preparation areas.

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natural dyesCochineal (whole)(reds)

25gm £6.50 FD11600

Cutch (orange - brown)

100gm £2.15 FD11700

Dyers Green Weed (yellows)

100gm £2.15 FD11800

Elderberries(purple)

100gm £2.65 FD11900

Fustic Chips(yellow - green)

100gm £2.15 FD12000

Gall Nuts (powder)(cream - grey/black)

100gm £3.80 FD12100

Golden Rod(yellow - green)

100gm £1.65 FD12200

Ivy Leaves(greens)

100gm £2.15 FD12300

Heather Flowers(yellow - green)

100gm £3.20 FD12400

Henna(browns)

100gm £1.65 FD12500

Logwood Chips(purple - black)

100gm £2.40 FD12800

Logwood Extract (purple - black)

25gm £4.40 FD12900

Madder (chopped)(reds)

100gm £2.15 FD13100

Stone-ground Madder Root (reds)

100gm £4.95 FD13111

Madder (powder)(reds)

100gm £2.65 FD13000

Marigold (whole)(pale yellow - green)

100gm £3.20 FD13300

Oak Bark(beige - grey)

100gm £1.65 FD13400

Persian Berries(yellows)

100gm £5.25 FD13500

Poplar Buds(yellow - brown)

100gm £2.65 FD13600

St. Johns Wort(yellow - brown)

100gm £1.65 FD13700

Safflower(reds - yellows)

100gm £2.65 FD13800

Sanderswood(browns)

100gm £1.65 FD13900

Sticklac(reds)

100gm £11.00 FD14000

Tansy(yellow - green)

100gm £2.15 FD14100

Turmeric(yellows)

100gm £2.15 FD14200

Walnut Husks(pale browns)

100gm £1.65 FD14300

Walnut Leaves(yellow - brown)

100gm £2.15 FD14400

Weld(yellow - green)

100gm £3.20 FD14500

The weights of dyes supplied are subject to up to 10% weight gain or loss due to moisture in the atmosphere. We will always weigh these products accurately at the time of packaging.

Please see over the page for Indigo dyes

BUY MORE AND SAVE! buy 1kg or more of one

dyestuff & save 10% 25gm* save 10% on 250gm

JUST GETTING STARTED? Don’t miss the Natural Dye Kit on page 65

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sAll about Natural DyeingDyeing the Clothing of the Common People 1580-1660

Using the documents and books of the period, along with their own experiments, the authors identify the dye mate-rials and processes used by the people and trade dyers of the time

Peachey & Hopkins

£4.00 FB22820

History and Practice of 18th Century Dyeing

An excellent read detailing the realities of life and practices of dyers, and an inspiration to all re-enactment dyers which is written in an approachable scholarly manner with recipes to aid understanding of dyeing historic techniques and extend the dyers palette

Edmonds £7.50 FB30900

History of Woad and Medieval Woad Vat

A full review of the history of and methods of woad produc-tion for transport and subse-quent use in the UK, along with information on the people and methods involved, there is also extensive details of the use of Woad in Europe for dyeing traditional colourways

Edmonds £7.50 FB31000

Medieval Textile DyeingRecipes are recreated from surviving accounts to discover the processes and materials used by commercial dyers to dye textiles in Europe before 1600

Edmonds £7.50 FB37960

Mushrooms for Dyes, Paper, Pigments & Myco-StixTM

This will become the book to judge all others by and is an essential treat for dyers. Learn how to extract substances from mushrooms for making textile dyes, paper sculpture or plain paper, watercolours and crayons for drawing. Learn

also how the author developed her drawing tool “Myco-Stix” from mushroom extracted pigments.

Rice £21.99 FB38600

Natural DyeingThis is a great introduction to dyeing fibres, yarns and fabrics with natural dyes. If you’ve considered learning this ancient craft, the stunning photos and step-by-step instruc-tions will inspire you to begin.

Crook £12.99 FB39000

Natural Dyes and Home DyeingOver 135 recipes derived from studies of historic sources, drawing on the historic natural materials used for creating a wide range of colours on cotton, wool and other fabrics

Adrosko £6.95 FB39400

Natural Dyes Textile HandbookA complete how-to guide to obtaining a wide range of colours from natural dyes. The step-by-step instructions, useful tips and examples of the author’s own work show the variety of colours that can be achieved

Rudkin £14.99 FB39200

Natural Dyes Fast or FugitiveA wealth of information on the behaviour of dyes and some of the mordants used in natural dyeing with valuable notes on light and wash fastness of the dye/mordant combinations

Dalby £5.50 FB39500

Natural Dyes for Vegetable FibresOne of the best hand books on dying a relatively difficult mate-rial along with recipes for dyeing good quality colours on cotton and linen and instruc-tions for both as cloth and yarn

Dalby £12.00 FB39600

Natural Dyes778 pages covering the world wide sources and dyeing tradi-tions, along with details of dyeing technology and the science which lies behind colouring with naturally occur-ring materials. The Chapters cover history, including the history of Japanese dyeing,

and the discovery of successful mordanting with the five core mordants in use today. They then proceed into each of the main colour classes and the related families of dyestuffs for reds, yellows, indigotins and tannins, then on to lichen and fungi and finally the molluscs and scale insects. The depth of study makes this unequalled

Cardon £85.00 FB39390

Shetland Dye BookAn introduction to natural plant and lichen dyes found on the islands with notes on their use and dye colour, along with recipes for the colours of the local weaving and knitting traditions

Simmons £4.50 FB43900

The Transition from Natural to Synthetic Dyes

A detailed insight into the social and industrial conditions leading to the techniques required to create complex dyes. The book covers the chemistry and explains why dye chemistry and its link with the surprising feed-stock of coal tar led to the synthesis of many of the products we use today

Dronsfield & Edmonds £7.50 FB51750

Tyrian or Imperial Purple DyeAn approachable book detailing the history of the lost ancient dyeing process and reviewing a range of possible preparation techniques for extracting a dye in commercial quantities from the mollusc

Edmonds £7.50 FB52230

A Weavers GardenThe history, use and domestic cultivation of a wide range of the plants used by weavers, spinners and dyers for their craft are covered in detail, most of the dyes given are capable of cultivation in the United Kingdom

Buchanan £12.25 FB52900

WoadUseful and cheerfully written notes covering the history, growing and use of woad, along with an understanding of the chemistry of the processes, and to help get started, there is a pack of woad seeds

Cameron £4.00 FB55200

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indigo dyeingAll about Indigo & ShiboriArimatsu-Narumi Shibori

Celebrating 400 years of Japanese Artisan Design, the Guild of Artisans from the Japanese Villages of Arimatsu and Narumi have assembled the most complete in-depth view of their work in their natural habitat. The film makers followed them from workshop

to workshop as they illustrated the traditional and modern processes of the ancient art of Japanese Shape-resist dyeing, or “Shibori”.

Filmed entirely on location in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, along the Tokaido, and narrated by Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, celebrated author and textile design scholar, with original music by Andrew Galli. The most in-depth film work on the subject today. 155 mins

Galli DVD £19.95 FDV10000

A Handbook of Indigo DyeingThe author shares her dyeing skills using a variety of tech-niques; specifically shibori fabric resist techniques which are produced by folding, stitching, binding or clamping the fabric before dyeing it using the ancient art of indigo dyeing. Advice on equipment,

creating the vat plus a number of projects included

Prideaux £12.99 FB26860

Indigo A much awaited reprint of this comprehensive story of the ancient dye indigo. Written by Jenny Balfour-Paul, a renowned authority on the subject, this is not so much a ‘how to’ as an ‘all about’. The 230 page, hardback contains fascinating facts and photographs from all

over the world and throughout history

Balfour-Paul £39.50 FB32100

Memory on Cloth Shibori can be used not only to create patterns on cloth but to turn the fabric from a two dimensional into a three dimen-sional object - leaving a ‘Memory on Cloth’. Including work from textile artists from all over the world with 325 stun-ning photographs and illustra-

tions, this title explores a variety of techniques, including the innovative such as combining shibori with knitting, and more traditional designs

Wada £50.00 FB37970

Shibori - The Inventive ArtA full documentation of one of the world’s most inventive and exciting dyeing techniques. Included are details of the natural dyes used in Japan, the making and care of an indigo vat and instructions for the fantastic range of dye effects

Wada, Rice/Barton £35.00 FB44400

Shibori - A Beginner’s GuideLearn a variety of traditional methods of folding and clamping, stitching and gath-ering, arashi (pole wrapping) and binding to create beautiful shibori patterned fabrics. There are 9 projects, including a handbag, pillow cases, napkins

and T-shirts, to help you decide what to make out of the finished fabrics.

Caldwell £14.95 FB44100

Shibori for Textile ArtistsAimed at textile artists, quilters and embroiderers, this compre-hensive title explores the history and patterning of Shibori techniques. The chap-ters cover stitched resist designs, Arashi (pole-wrapped) Shibori, Itajime (folded and

bound/clamp resist) Shibori, Tesuji (pleated and bound) Shibori, dyeing techniques and more. It is full of photographic examples, detailed diagrams and instructions.

Gunner £18.99 FB44200

Indigo DyeingIndigo Dye PowderThe indigo molecule does not dissolve in water and does not produce its blue colour until it is oxidised. The powder uses an alkali bath with the combined oxygen removed. This is done by adding spec-tralite (thiourea dioxide) to the indigo vat during its preparation. Indigo is only soluble in an alkaline solution made by dissolving sodium carbonate (soda ash) or caustic soda in water. The solution will be a yellow-green in colour and gives blue when exposed to air

quantity price stock code

natural 25gm £6.80 FD12600 synthetic 25gm £2.60 FD12700

Indigo Dye RecipeFull instructions for successful dyeing with indigo

quantity price stock code

each £1.00 FD12700/R

Pre-Reduced IndigoPre-reduced indigo offers the same unique results as the indigo powders but with considerably less effort to disperse the indigo powder in the water.

quantity price stock code

20gm £4.40 JAC1698 227gm £22.00 JAC2698

Soda AshUse to fix reactive dyes and/or dissolving natural and synthetic indigo along with Spectralite

quantity price stock code

500gm £4.20 FD15300

Spectralite (Thiourea Dioxide) An active reducing agent which removes the oxygen from indigo when combined with Soda Ash. It can also be used as a stripping agent for removing some synthetic dyes, especially Procion MX, from cellulose fibres (1 part Soda Ash to 4 parts Spectralite).

quantity price stock code

100gm £2.70 FD15200 500gm £12.20 FD15201

Fast Black K SaltA strong chemical dye which is wash fast once applied. Gives a subtle pinking effect to reactive dyes when used as a post-dye wash process. Also turns indigo dyed fabric to aubergine colour

quantity price stock code

50gm £6.70 FBK01

This image is taken from ‘Shibori for Textile Artist’ by Janice Gunner. It shows a variation of the Japanese larch design (karamatsu) shibori using alternating semicircles; indigo dyed cotton fabric purchased at Arimatsu Shibori Museum, Japan

JUST GETTING STARTED? Don’t miss the Indigo Dye Kits on page 65

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ingBees Wax BlockThis wax can be used alone or added to granules to soften and reduce cracking.

quantity price stock code

500gm £11.50 EB03

Paraffin Wax PelletsCombine these paraffin wax pellets in varying quantities with bees wax to create different degrees of cracking. Sampling and record keeping will help to reproduce results.

quantity price stock code

500gm £5.00 EB04

Wax GranulesThis mix of paraffin and micro crystalline wax gran-ules will give plasticity and some cracking, meeting the needs of many batik artists

quantity price stock code

500gm £5.00 EB001

Hard Soy Wax FlakesUse as a non-oil based resist for painted fabrics. Dye fabric at room temper-ature with Fibre Reactive (Procion MX) dyes and remove wax with hot water and Synthrapol.

quantity price stock code

500gm £3.50 EB004

Cold Liquid WaxLiquid wax goes straight on to the stretched fabric from the jar and can be applied with a brush, tjanting or roller. Fix the dye or paint in the usual way and then wash the fabric in warm water with a mild detergent to remove the wax. We have tested this product against others on the market and it is far superior in it’s usage and definition

quantity price stock code

250ml £8.95 EB002

Potato Dextrin ResistThis resist is derived from potato starch and is often used to resist out large areas which will shrink and crack as it dries, creating lace like patterns and crackle lines - similar to batik effects. The dextrin is not suitable for immersion dye baths as it is water soluble. Fabrics should be first scoured and then soaked in soda ash and dried prior to direct application with Procion MX fibre reactive dyes. Alternatively, the resist can be used on pre-dyed fabric and a discharge paste can be applied. The dextrin is easy to wash out, making it an environ-mentally friendly alternative to wax.

quantity price stock code

500gm £5.00 EB0701

Silkpaint Water-soluble ResistThis versatile, water soluble resist can be used in a number of ways. It can be diluted with water or dyes and used as an outliner in silk painting or it can be used as a thickener for printing and painting with dyes. It can be used to inhibit the flow of paint on treated fabrics by diluting 1 part resist and 3 parts water or it can be stencilled or screen printed to create batik effects. Steam, heat set or fix dyes according to manufacturers instructions, machine wash on delicate cycle and iron while damp. Any residual resist can be rinsed out easily with warm water. We recommend you create test pieces prior to starting a project.

Ideal for use with the Air Pen on page 73

quantity price stock code

944ml £35.00 15032

Pébéo Drawing GumBrush gum onto paper in the places to be left blank. Leave to dry. Paint, stamp or marble onto surface and when dry, remove with an eraser

quantity price stock code

250ml £12.00 EP372000

Wax-Out!Water based formulation completely removes waxes and oils, including pure bees wax, from fabrics without removing the dye. Dilute in hand hot water and soak dyed fabric at 60˚C (making it ideal for silk painters!) for 20 minutes to emulsify and disperse the wax, agitating occasionally. Rinse thoroughly in warm soapy water to remove any remaining wax emulsion. The prepared solu-tion can be reused many times until the remaining emulsion requires just too much effort to remove. Works on all batik wax mixes

quantity price stock code

makes 4 litres £5.00 EB051 makes 15 litres £16.85 EB052

SynthrapolA mild non-ionic low temperature concentrated detergent used to prevent back staining by removing dye which has not combined with the fabric. Use half a teaspoon to 5 litres water for washing out dyestuff. This product does not contain sodium carbonate, often found in domestic detergents and contributes to colours fading during washing. Synthrapol can be used to prepare fabric for dyeing by removing starches and grease. It is also effective in removing batik wax when boiling out, adjust quantities as required depending on the volume of wax used.

quantity price stock code

250ml £5.00 SY2004

Batik & Resist DyeingThis technique of fabric decoration is believed to have originated in the Indonesian island of Java. Melted wax is applied in a design using a tjanting, stamp or brush. The penetrated wax repels the dye when the fabric is dipped in the dye solution. When the wax is removed, the design appears in the original colour of the cloth.

Natural beeswax, microcrystalline wax and paraffin wax can all be used in varying combinations to create differing effects and handling during the design process will add further cracking. Sampling and record keeping will help to reproduce the masked-out characteristic veins that define batik.

The limitations of using wax are that cold water dyes must be used to prevent the wax from melting and that the wax needs to be removed using a specialist preparation such as Wax-Out! or by dry cleaning.

Alternative resists such as Soy Wax and Potato Dextrin will produce further variations on the theme.

ShiboriThis ancient Japanese technique of fabric folding or stitching and then dyeing, has been brought right up to date. Traditionally indigo was used to create patterning. However, using modern dyes, discharge agents and fabrics you can easily develop complex patterns. Tying and clamping, dyeing and discharging, re-dyeing and heat setting the fabric creates a new and visually satisfying richness of colour and shape.

Tie dyeing (or Kumo Shibori) is a fun and simple technique which can be used by children to deco-rate and pattern t-shirts, bedding, table linen, scarves and more.

Jacquard Tie Dye KitKit includes rubber gloves, red, blue and yellow pre-measured fibre reactive (procion mx) dye in applicator bottles, rubber bands and dye fixative. Contents are enough to decorate up to 5 T-shirts

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Ajrakh The complex process of producing cloth by mordant resist was practised for more than a 1000 years in India. Ajrakh is the last remaining cloth to be produced by Muslim men using this method. The film shows in detail the making of the hand carved blocks, application of the

mordant and resist, indigo and madder dyeing, printing with wax and tying cloth. 50 mins

Willoughby DVD £14.95 FDV13008

BatikA very good beginners guide to this ancient craft of wax resist. You will learn how to apply batik designs to silk and cotton fabric, leather, paper, wood and more. There are

step by step instructions to explain the process and over 20 projects to apply the skills learned.

Stokoe £8.99 FB13820

Batik in JavaComplex batik designs have been used to embellish fabrics in Indonesia for centuries. This film shows in detail the proc-esses used in Java to achieve this highly decorative effect and includes footage of tradi-tional costumes, wax applica-tion and dyeing techniques. 50 mins

Willoughby DVD £14.95 FDV13012

Batik - Modern Concepts and Techniques

The author graphically details the various step-by-step proc-esses of modern and tradi-tional batik techniques including dyeing methods such as dip, brush, spray and discharge application and wax application using tjantings, brushes, stamps and etching

Dyrenforth £19.99 FB13830

Batik on PaperDiscover the art of using batik techniques on paper from this small but informative book. The author has set out clear step-by-step instructions on how to create a layered picture using wax, bleach, dyes and coloured papers. A gallery of her own artwork is included at the rear of the book

Kaplan £5.95 FB13850

Creative BatikCreate a stunning range of beautiful batik designs, patterns and pictures using a series of step-by-step projects. A range of techniques are explored and explained

Robinson £9.95 FB19990

Introduction to BatikA useful book for the student packed with practical advice and projects which will inspire both the beginner and provide many useful ideas for the more experienced dyer

Griffin, Hone £5.95 FB33000

BatikJava TjantingsUse to apply molten wax for batik work. Hand-made in Java with pure copper bowl, brass spout and teak wood handle. 5 sizes.

size price stock code

0.7mm £7.00 EB300/07 1mm £7.00 EB300/10 1.5mm £7.00 EB300/15 2mm £7.00 EB300/20 1.5mm double £7.00 EB300/22

Java Tjantings Presentation Box Set

Set of 5 tjantings in valuable hand woven, presen-tation box. Hand-made in Java with pure copper bowl, brass spout and teak wood handle. One each of 0.7mm, 1mm, 1.5m, 2mm and 2mm double spout

quantity price stock code

box £35.00 EB300

Tixor Electric Wax Melting Pot300ml capacity designed for batik work with an adjustable thermostat with settings up to 135°C

quantity price stock code

each £76.80 EB011

Batik Explorer PackAll you need to explore the craft of batik including 200gm wax granules, 10gm red, yellow, blue and black Fibrecrafts Procion MX fibre reac-tive dye, 50gm soda ash, white cotton fabric 150cm x 100cm, 1 x 2mm Java Tjanting

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All about ColourA Book of Colours

A guide to discovering, under-standing and using colour creatively. It is explored through matching and combining colours against subjective concepts allowing the reader to derive a personal colour palette

Kobayashi £9.99 FB15400

Colour and CultureA huge tome covering the history and vocabulary of colour and its link to culture, the materials used, values ascribed to colours and the theories and myths of the phenomenon of colour. This will open out new lines of

thought for the artist using colour as an integral part of their work

Gage £29.95 FB18320

Colour and MeaningIs colour a physiological phenomenon and does it have an effect on feelings? This vividly written book, explores the meaning of colour in histor-ical context, with examples from across Europe to draw contrasting images which explore ideas relevant to all who work in colour blocks

Gage £19.95 FB18330

Colour - Making and Using Dyes and Pigments

A survey covering the story of dyes and pigments, the inven-tion of new colours and the industries which fuelled them; from the colours of the painted frescos of Egypt and Coptic fabrics to modern food dyes

Delamere/Guineau £6.95 FB18310

The Colour BookThis challenging and exciting book uses a series of step-by-step exercises to look at colour relationships in a way that closes the gap between theory and successful practice. It illus-trates where problems occur in colour mixing, provides a fresh

new look at key terms and concepts, exposes the inadequacies of traditional distinction between ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ colours, and shows how the traditional colour wheel can become a more effective tool.

Lloyd £18.99 FB17660

Frames & PinsCastellated FramesWooden lengths with push together sides

size price stock code

up to 32cm £6.90 EB703 up to 74cm £14.00 EB704

Slider FramesFully adjustable slider frames with bolts

size price stock code

up to 55cm £12.30 EB770 up to 100cm £21.90 EB780

Frame KitExcellent value frame kit comprising 4 x 55cm lengths and 6 x 100cm lengths. The slider frame segments can be used in any combination by simply adjusting the bolts.

size price stock code

4-in-1 £41.00 EB760

Pocket Colour Wheel Mixing GuideA very useful tool to help with understanding and choosing complimentary colours for your projects.

- £3.30 EB426

Stenter Silk Frame PinsClaw hooks for securing awkward shapes to silk painting frames. The very fine 3 prong hooks attach to the fabric which is pulled taut by elastic bands looped around the frame

quantity price stock code

pack of 24 £11.00 EB660

Silk Frame PinsBox of (approx) 100, 3 point pins for attaching fabric to wooden frames

quantity price stock code

Box 100 £3.50 EB650

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GIFT VOUCHERSThe Fibrecrafts Gift Voucher can be

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painting Drafting ToolsTransfer Pencil

Trace or draw designs onto paper, place face down onto fabric and iron to transfer. Same tracing can be used up to 3 times.

quantity price stock code

each £3.95 EB555

Tailor’s Chalk Clutch Pen

Useful refillable chalk ‘pen’ which is the traditional and simple method of marking designs on fabric

quantity price stock code

each £4.50 SA119 12 white chalk £4.50 SA120

Auto-fade Pen

Ideal for tracing or drawing designs onto fabric. The colour fades in about 3 - 4 days or can be removed instantly with a damp cloth

quantity price stock code

each £4.30 EB556

Mixing & RinsingNon-Spill Water Pot

Non-spill water pot with two brush rests in top. Includes plastic stopper.

quantity price stock code

each £1.25 SA2

Ceramic Mixing Dish

A useful accessory for mixing and blending paints

quantity price stock code

each £5.40 EB090

Plastic Mixing Dish with lid

A useful accessory for mixing and blending paints, the lid helps to stop paints from drying out for short periods of time and can be doubled up as an extra mixing dish. Made from strong, durable plastic.

quantity price stock code

each £2.60 EB0902

BrushesChinese BrushesVersatile goat hair brushes set in bamboo. They hold a good load of colour and have a fine point for painting detail (left of picture)

size price stock code

Small £1.20 EB060 Medium £1.60 EB055 Large £2.00 EB056

Toray BrushesSynthetic hair which holds a good load preventing flooding, easily cleaned and long lasting (middle item in picture, right)

size price stock code

size 2 £2.10 977/2 size 4 £2.60 977/4 size 6 £3.20 977/6 size 8 £4.30 977/8 size 10 £6.50 977/10 size 12 £7.95 977/12 size 14 £9.50 977/14 size 16 £10.90 977/16 size 30 £21.95 977/30

Air PenDispense paints, gutta, glue, glazes, cake icing and much more with this innovative Air Pen. Designed for applying precise, consistent lines and decora-tive details. A smooth, continuous flow eliminates finger cramp and aching wrists. Easy to use and clean. The set includes air compressor and line, Gutta pen, 6 cartridges, nib and fitments

quantity price stock code

each £113.00 14105

Foam BrushesExcellent for applying paint and mediums over a large area (pictured above, right)

quantity price stock code

25 mm wide £1.60 EB081 50 mm wide £1.90 EB082 75 mm wide £2.30 EB083 100 mm wide £2.60 EB084P

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Plastic Bottles(left to right) 240ml, wide necked squeegee bottle for dispensing paints, dyes and pastes, 30ml bottle with spout for cutting to size, 20ml bottle with lid which can be used with screw-on nib.

size price stock code

240ml bottle £1.99 JACC1004 30ml bottle £1.50 EB600 20ml bottle £1.30 JACC1791

Bottle for spraying paints, dyes etc onto fabric and paper. Fill the bottle with paint, pump the lid to create pressure and spray. Excellent for covering large areas and for blending colours together. Also useful for wetting fibre while feltmaking

quantity price stock code

each £5.35 APS1

Squeezy Gutta Bottles

30ml squeezy bottle (11cm deep). Fits comfortably in the hand for gutta, paste or glue application. The nozzle can be cut to required size or a screw nib can be used. The click-on lid keeps contents fresh

quantity price stock code

each £2.40 SA5

(left to right, all three come with 0.6mm screw nib)

size price stock code

20ml bottle £2.90 EB590 50ml bottle £3.20 EB591 100ml bottle £3.90 EB592

Push-on NibsPush on nib in 3 sizes. 0.5mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, please specify when ordering

quantity price stock code

each £2.25 EB601/size

Screw-on NibsScrew on nibs to cut a thread into plastic bottles. In 3 sizes 0.5mm, 0.7mm, 0.9mm, please specify when ordering

quantity price stock code

each £2.40 EB6011/size

Dye AssistantsFixitol P Otherwise known as ‘Retayne’, Fixitol P can be used to improve wash fastness and boost colour-fastness, particularly in deep shades and is suitable for use with most dyes including Deka L, Procion MX and Acid. Add Fixitol P (1 part to 4 parts water) to the final rinse at 40°C after dyeing, printing or painting fabric. Allow to soak for 30 minutes. The process will need to be repeated intermittently for items needing frequent washing.

Fixitol will help to prevent colours from fading when washing on a gentle washing machine cycle at 30°C. Wash items separately for first few washes.

quantity price stock code

250ml £5.40 ED706/111

Calgon Water SoftenerThe original water softener (Sodium hexametaphos-phate) and better than the modern substitute when dyeing. For use in hard water areas and advised when making dye pastes; a cheaper source than the local chemist

quantity price stock code

500gm £6.00 CG2005

Ludigol FUse with Procion MX dyes when steam setting to shorten the reactivity time and therefore improve colour yield. It can also be mixed into print pastes to help prevent the dye from decomposing during fixation. 30ml to 1 litre water.

quantity price stock code

250ml £5.25 LF2003

Urea Increases the solubility of reactive dyes, allowing a longer reaction time for the dye and deeper colours. Urea is used with thickener when printing, painting or directly applying reactive dye

quantity price stock code

500gm £4.20 U2000

Soda AshFor fixing reactive dyes and for dissolving natural and synthetic indigo along with Spectralite.

quantity price stock code

500gm £4.20 FD15300

Synthetic DyesThe dyes on the following pages have been formulated to offer the dyer consistent colour results and good wash-fastness for silk, wool, cotton, viscose and synthetics.

Colour results will vary depending on the dye used, the method of application and the materials to which they have been applied, as well as the type of water and dyeing conditions. We recommend that colours are sampled before starting large projects and a scrapbook can be useful for docu-menting results.

Direct dyes have been formulated to dye all natural fabrics including cotton, silk and wool but not synthetics. The Deka L direct dyes come in 10gm sachets and will dye up to 250gm of fibre.

Procion MX fibre reactive dyes are also best used for cellulose fibres including cotton, tencel, linen and viscose. They are ideal for batik work as they are reactive at a relatively low temperature.

Acid dyes give the best results on silk and wool and are fixed using hot water and vinegar. They can be used effectively from a stock solution for painting on silk and set with steam. The dyes penetrate the fibres of the silk and retain the suppleness and reflective qualities of the fabric.

Disperse dyes have been developed specifically for use on synthetics such as polyester and nylon, fabrics that need high water temperatures for dyeing.

Using Dyes SafelyPowder and liquid dyes and dye assistants are widely used without a problem, providing simple precautions are taken:

Treat all dyes, mordants and chemicals as • potentially poisonous. Keep them separate from food, cooking utensils and food preparation surfaces. Cover working surfaces with news-paper/polythene.

Avoid inhaling powders (or aerosol mist if • spraying solutions), splashing solutions into eyes, swallowing materials or prolonged contact with skin. Use in a well ventilated room.

Wear rubber gloves and wash well after • handling materials.

Store in clearly labelled containers well away • from children and pets.

Residues of dyes, mordants and chemicals • have little effect on the environment when used in domestic quantities and disposed of responsibly.

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Fibre Reactive DyesFibre Reactive (Procion MX) Dyes

Fibre Reactive dyes will colour cellulose fabrics including cotton and linen as well as viscose and silk. With careful mixing and degrees of concentra-tion and dilution, these excellent value dyes extend the range of tones and tints available to cover the complete spectrum of hues.

They are particularly good for Batik work on cotton as they are reactive at a relatively low temperature.

These dyes can be kept almost indefinitely as powders in an airtight container. However, under adverse conditions, such as heat and damp, they can lose some reactivity and wash fastness. As a solution, the dyes can be kept in the fridge for up to 14 days. Typically the quantities of dye range from 0.5gm to 100gm of dry material for pale shades and 4.0gm per 100gm for deep shades.

quantity price stock code

50gm £8.50 MX- colour code 25gm £8.50 MX-M50** 20gm £8.50 MX-M40*

Jacquard Procion MX DyesPrepared colour mixes to save time and ensure colour consistency when dyeing. They have all the attributes of concentrated reactive dyes and can be used in shibori, batik and painting, The dyes can be applied using a dye bath, brush or spray bottle and are fixed with Soda Ash.

quantity price stock code

21gm £4.95 JPMX1 colour code

Direct DyesDeka L Dyes

Direct dye for all natural fabrics, fibres and cellu-lose including straw and linen but not synthetics. 10gm sachet capable of colouring between 125gm and 250gm of fabric. Dyeing at 85-90°C gives the best results for these dyes making them less suit-

able for silk and wool. Dyed fabric is machine washfast to 30°C and fastness can be improved by using Fixitol P. Salt required.

The dyes can be used for Batik once the tempera-ture of the dye bath has lowered to below 40°C, so as not to melt the wax resist.

quantity price stock code

10gm £2.80 ED700/10- colour 500gm* £24.00 ED701/35- colour 500gm** £44.00 ED702/35- colour 500gm*** £57.00 ED703/35- colour

fibre reactive & direct dyesJUST GETTING STARTED?

Don’t miss the Procion MX Fibre Reactive

Dye Kit on page 65

Using Fibre Reactive DyesFibre reactive dyes produce bright clear colours with good wash fastness and light fastness on cotton and other cellulose fibres such as rayon, bamboo, flax, tencel, paper pulp and Tissutex paper, as well as silk. As they are cold water dyes, they are particularly useful for resist techniques such as Batik and when combined with urea and a thick-ener, can be used in screen printing.

The dye powders have a long shelf life when stored under dry, cool, airtight conditions but quickly loose intensity once in solution. It is therefore best to make up small quantities of stock solution as required and use within 10 days or store for up to 3 months in a freezer. Old dye solutions can still be used on wool by adding white vinegar to the dye, but the colours will sometimes surprise you!

Dye Bath TechniqueFirst see ‘Getting Ready to Dye’ on page 64

Weigh the dry fibre, yarn or cloth. • Wash and soak the fibre thoroughly, rinse well •

and squeeze out excess waterMeasure the water into the vessel. The quantity •

of water is important with these dyes. Use 30ml water to each gm of fibre. 25gm of fibre needs ¾ litre of water (or 1oz requires 1½ pints of water).

Add the stock solution and stir. • Add the clean wetted material and stir. • Leave to stand for 15 minutes, stir occasionally. • Add 50gm of soda ash for every litre of water •

(dissolved in a very small quantity of hot water first). Leave for 1 hour stirring occasionally

Wash and rinse well. •

Colour ChartsWe have created colour charts for all our colour products and although we have endeavoured to present them as accurately as possible, they are only as accurate as the printing process will allow.

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Disperse DyesJacquard iDye Poly

These 8 dye colours for polyester fabric can be used on the stove top. Dyeing fabric has never been easier - iDye comes in a sachet that dissolves in water which means there is no handling of messy dye powders. Throw the dye sachet in, add salt and heat to boil. Each 14gm packet will dye up to 1.3kg of dry fabric, depending on the intensity of colour required.

quantity price stock code

14gm £2.95 JID1 colour

Anti-fade TreatmentJacquard Sun BlockerAdd to the wash cycle to help block the harmful UV rays which fade and bleach dyed fabrics in the sunlight. For all 100% natural fabrics (silk, cotton, linen, wool and rayon) not synthetics. The 14gm dissolvable sachet treats up to 1.3kg of dry fabric and lasts up to 20 washes

quantity price stock code

14gm £2.95 JID1401

Fibrecrafts Disperse DyesThese dyes can be used with various techniques and will readily colour synthetics such as polyester, nylon, cellulose acetate, vilene, viscose, synthetic velvets and PVC. They can also be used to colour plastic buttons and fastenings. Their effect is less potent on polyester, due to the molecular structure, allowing only pastel through to medium shades, however full colour can be achieved when transfer printing with the dyes.

Polyester fibre contains pores or canals within its structure which, when heated to 100°C, expand to allow particles of the dyes to enter. The expan-sion of the pores is limited by the heat of the water - industrial dyeing of polyester is carried out at 130°C in pressurised equipment!

Using the dyes on natural fibres, such as cotton and wool, are not effective but they can be combined with reactive dyes to dye blends of poly-ester/cotton. This technique is used industrially in controlled conditions.

The dyes are also used in heat transfer paints (page 87). To make your own, the recipe can be found in the Resource File on our web site.

quantity price stock code

50gm £8.50 DS- colour

Dispersing Agent WSAdd to dye bath, to help prevent disperse dye particles from sticking together and causing specks.

quantity price stock code

100gm £4.60 DS-DA

Dupont AlterEgo DyesDouble dyeing involves using two distinct and different colours in one dye bath, and a fabric made from two different fibre types which take up the two dyes independently. Devore fabric is ideal for dyeing with these dyes.

AlterEgo liquid dyes take just 35 minutes to produce effective results. Complementary colours, or light colours with dark, give the most effective contrast to show the products at their best.

1 litre size available to order

Silk/Wool Colour Chart

quantity price stock code

250ml £10.20 ED10215/colour 1 litre £18.45 ED10225/colour

Viscose/Cotton Colour Chart

quantity price stock code

250ml £8.20 ED10210/colour 1 litre £17.45 ED10220/colour

AlterEgo Fixative Add to the dye bath before adding the fabric

quantity price stock code

50ml £5.70 ED10213

AlterEgo 25ml KitContains 3 x 25ml silk/wool colours, 3 x 25ml viscose/cotton colours and 25ml fixative

quantity price stock code

each £20.50 ED10602

Devorants Fibre Etch

A gel that dissolves cellulose (eg cotton or viscose fibres). It is used with great effect on silk velvet and satin where the pile is made of viscose and the base net is silk. Remove or sculpt the pile, creating a devore fabric. Fibre Etch contains Sodium Bisulphite so avoid contact with skin and eyes

quantity price stock code

118ml £10.00 16005 944ml £35.00 16002

Dupont DevorantAs this devorant works slightly slower than the Fibre Etch, it gives more control over the end result. It is packaged in 2 containers - reactant and paste

quantity price stock code

15gm/100ml £10.20 ED1042 150gm/1 litre £26.95 ED1042Xdis

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discharging & dyeingThickenersManutex F (Sodium Alginate)A sodium alginate based thickener made from Kelp seaweed and used in both the textile and food industry. The thickener can be used with procion mx dyes (fibre reactive dyes) specifically on silk and synthetics when fine line definition is desired and for overprinting. Use 100gm to 1 litre of cold water with 10gm of Calgon. Use Indalca PA3R as a thickener in strongly alkaline conditions such as for discharge printing or devore

quantity price stock code

250gm £11.25 AF2002

Manutex RS (Sodium Alginate)This thickener is recommended for general use as it is stable under mildly acidic or alkaline conditions. The thickener is also recommended for printing or painting wool or silk with Acid dyes under acidic conditions. RS has a low solid content and is used primarily for prints on thicker fabrics and on silk when fine definition is not required. Use 45gm to 1 litre of cold water and add 10gm Calgon. Use Indalca PA3R as a thickener in strongly alkaline conditions such as for discharge printing or devore.

Manutex RS can also be used to thicken the bath to carry the colour for fabric marbling.

quantity price stock code

250gm £12.30 AR2001

Indalca PA3R A Guar Gum based thickener, with properties similar to Locust Bean Gum. It can be combined with Formasol to create a mix identical to Discharge Paste. It can be brushed or screen printed and combined with dyes, having a strong stability in both acidic and alkaline conditions. Indalca is also recommended for use as a thickener for Disperse Dyes when heat transfer printing.

quantity price stock code

500gm £19.40 LE2005

Discharge AgentsDupont Deco Reco Decolourant PureThis discharge paste can be used for discharging Acid dye colours from dyed fabrics or it can be combined with Illuminating Acid dyes to complete the process in one step. We recommend testing and note keeping as some dye colours will discharge more easily than others with this process. Steam fixing is required to set the dyes

quantity price stock code

250ml £12.50 ED10500

Dupont Deco Reco Pate D’impressionCombine with Deco Reco Decolorant Pur to thicken it for stencilling, painting or printing.

quantity price stock code

500ml £7.95 ED10502

Formasol The active component of Discharge Paste mixed with a thickener (Indalca PA3R, see below) and used for colour discharge of selected areas by printing, painting or areas of resist. Effective with most Acid dyes although some reactive dyes do not discharge but do give simple colour changes.

quantity price stock code

1kg £26.00 LD2004

Jacquard Discharge PasteA prepared paste which removes most fibre reac-tive dyes, direct dyes and acid dyes from fabric. Apply with a brush, iron with steam and wash out

quantity price stock code

230ml £7.65 JAC1330 944ml £21.45 JAC2330

Spectralite (Thiourea Dioxide) Use as a stripping agent for removing some synthetic dyes, especially Procion MX, from cellu-lose fibres (1 part Soda Ash to 4 parts Spectralite). Activate the discharge paste with an iron and with-draw heat once the desired amount of discharge has occurred. Rinse immediately to halt reaction

quantity price stock code

100gm £2.70 FD15200 500gm £12.20 FD15201

Dischargeable DyesDischarge Acid DyesPlease read inset above.

The quantity of dye powder used depends on the depth of colour you want. It is measured in rela-tion to weight of fibre or yarn to be dyed. Using the 1% stock solution, a 2:1 ratio (50cc of 1% dye solution for 25g fibre) will give an average depth of colour. This is just a starting point to experi-ment from. Deep colours will need much more, while you can get lovely pale colours with far less. White (distilled) vinegar required.

quantity price stock code

50gm £8.50 CL- colour

Illuminating Dyes Illuminating Acid Dyes These dyes work effectively when combined with discharge paste as they have a high resistance to bleaching agents. A concentrated stock solution of dye (made using boiling water and vinegar) is combined with discharge paste. The paste is then laid on the fabric and allowed to dry, it is then activated by pressing the fabric with a hot iron on a steam setting. It is necessary to then steam fix the acid dye using the traditional technique. The surplus dye and chemicals rinse readily from the fabric once the dye has been set.

quantity price stock code

50gm £8.50 LA/ colour

Dischargeable acid dyes and illuminating acid dyes increase the range of patterning and effects available to the textile artist. The dyes work like this; the dischargeable acid dyes have a low resist-ance to bleaching and are easily removed from fabric while the illuminating dyes have a high resist-ance to bleaching. This image shows discharge printing on black velvet (please see page 98 for our range of dischargeable black fabrics).

Fabrics can be painted or dyed with the discharge-able dyes which can then be readily removed with discharge paste. This alone offers a variation on the resist technique.

Combining the discharge paste with an illuminating acid dye has the effect of replacing the ‘bleached’ out area with the colour from the illuminating dye. After steaming and drying, the fabric is washed in cold and then hand hot water to remove all surplus dye and chemicals.

Dyes can be used for any number of printing tech-niques. Adding a thickener, such as Manutex or Indalca PA3R will increase the consistency enough to use the dyes in silk screen printing or block printing. You can find out more about these tech-niques from the Resource File at:

www.fibrecrafts.com or from many of the books offered on the following pages

Printing with Discharge Paste & Acid Dyes

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Acid DyesAcid Dyes

These powder dyes provide a simple system for use with wool, other animal fibres and nylon, and give a brighter colour with silk than fibre reactive dyes. They can also be used for silk painting.

The quantity of dye used depends on the depth of colour you want. It is measured in relation to weight of fibre or yarn to be dyed. Using the 1% stock solution, a 2:1 ratio (50cc of 1% dye solution for 25g fibre) will give an average depth of colour. This is just a starting point to experiment from. Deep colours will need much more, while you can get lovely pale colours with far less. White (distilled) vinegar required.

quantity price stock code

50gm £8.50 AC- colour

Dye AssistantsGlauber’s SaltsGlauber’s Salt, or Sodium Sulphate helps with the levelling of dyes, providing an even coverage. Make into a stock solution at 10% concentration, i.e. 10gm per 100ml water, allowing 100ml stock solution for every 100gm dry fibre weight.

quantity price stock code

500gm £3.30 FD15500

Dupont Silk WashHelps to prevent surplus dyestuff from staining when washing after steaming

quantity price stock code

100ml £6.80 ED1008

Jacquard Acid Dyes

Prepared colour dye mixes for protein fibres such as silk and wool and most nylons, that can be applied in a dye bath, painted or printed. They are fixed by combining hot water and vinegar.

quantity price stock code

14gm £4.95 JAC6000/colour

PrimersDupont Anti-SpreadHelps prevent colours from spreading in freestyle silk painting. Apply to fabric with a broad brush and allow to dry before painting. Other sizes available to order, please enquire

quantity price stock code

100ml £5.50 ED1030

Jacquard No FlowA starch like fluid which when applied to fabric and allowed to dry, inhibits dye from flowing enabling the application of fine lines and detail. Treat all or specific areas of the fabric. Dries clear and rinses out in warm water

quantity price stock code

238ml £7.40 JAC1790 944ml £23.50 JAC2790

Effect SaltJacquard Effect SaltThe salt absorbs wet dye or paint and draws colours towards it creating a variety of effects. The effect is not quite so pronounced on dyes as they tend to dry a little faster than silk paints.

quantity price stock code

60gm £2.20 JAC1700

Deka Effect SaltA strongly crystalline salt to add patterning effects to silk painting, add to wet, freshly painted surface

quantity price stock code

250gm £4.15 ED220

JUST GETTING STARTED? Don’t miss the Acid Dye Kit on page 65

Using Acid DyesFirst see ‘Getting Ready to Dye’ on page 64

Dye Bath TechniqueThe quantity of water is not critical except that for even results there must be plenty of room for circula-tion. A typical volume (liquor ratio) is 30 times as much water as fibre i.e. 750ml water for 25gm fibre (1.5 pints for 1oz).

Measure warm water into the dye bath and • add required amount of Glaubers salts.

Add 25ml white vinegar for each 25gm fibre • and stir well. Use only half the quantity of vinegar when dyeing synthetics.

Submerge dampened materials in the bath and • soak for 10 minutes. Remove and then add the dye solution. Stir well. Return the materials and gently move around the bath for 10 minutes.

Heat the bath to hand hot. Remove from heat • and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir well and return to heat. Silk should be kept below 85°C, wool can be taken to boiling, but stir as little as possible to prevent felting.

Maintain at a simmer just on boiling for 20 • minutes. It is essential to boil wool to improved wash fastness.

Allow to cool without stirring, remove • the dyed material and rinse well.

Quick Microwave MethodThis is a quick technique for creating randomly dyed yarns, fibres and fabrics using Acid dyes.

Mix 2 teaspoons of white (distilled) vinegar to 1 • litre of water and soak the material thoroughly.

Line a microwave dish with sufficient cling film • to be able to close over the top.

Squeeze out and spread the material randomly • across the dish.

Lightly sprinkle the dye powder onto the surface • of the material. A number of colours can be used to create a varied result. The more you add, the denser the result of the colour.

Dampen with a small amount of hot water and • work the Acid dye powder into the fibres.

Fold the cling film over the dish and ensure it is • air tight. Place in the microwave.

Heat on high until the parcel ‘inflates’ and then • reduce the heat to ‘defrost’.

Cook until the parcel begins to billow up again, • turn off and leave to cool.

Rinse several times and put out to dry! •

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acid dyes & silk paintingLiquid Acid DyesJacquard Silk ColoursWaterbased dyes for silk painting techniques which can be blended to produce a range of vivid colours or diluted with water to create pastels. They are lightfast, odourless, non-toxic and contain no alcohol. Fix by steaming, which produces the best colour results or set by immersing in diluted Permanent Dyeset Concentrate for a faster, yet satisfactory finish. Dyed items should be hand washed or dry cleaned

quantity price stock code

60ml £4.65 JAC7000/colour

Jacquard Permanent Dyeset ConcentrateUse diluted to set Jacquard Silk Colours as an alter-native to steam fixing the dyes

quantity price stock code

238ml £6.50 JAC1762

Jacquard Clear Waterbased Guttaitem price stock code

60ml £4.65 JAC1880

Jacquard Silk Colours Box Set

An excellent silk painting starter kit. Contains 1 each 60ml bottle of magenta, cyan, yellow and black silk colours, 200ml bottle permanent dyeset concentrate, 60ml clear gutta resist, gutta bottle with screw top lid, 0.7mm nib and bamboo brush

quantity price stock code

each £28.80 JAC7000

Dupont Steam Fix DyesThese steam fix liquid dyes will colour both silk and wool. They can be used neat or diluted for all fabric painting and dyeing techniques and set in the microwave for Shibori and splodge dyeing. They are inter-mixable to create the full range of hues and are fixed by heat from steam. The Carte 2000 colours (chart below) are always kept in stock and the full range of Dupont dye colours are available to order.

quantity price stock code

250ml £13.20 ED1032X/colour 1 litre £26.40 ED10320X/colour

Dupont Concentrated Thinner Add 40ml diluent to 940ml water

quantity price stock code

250ml £7.15 ED1033

Dupont Epaissisant/ThickenerThickens colours for screen printing, free hand work and writing. 1 litre size available to order

quantity price stock code

250ml £6.00 ED1040

Dupont Clear Solvent Based Gutta Clear solvent based (Serti N) gutta outliner

quantity price stock code

250ml £13.20 ED1001 500ml £18.70 ED1001X

Dupont Clear Water Based GuttaClear water based (Serti No) gutta outliner

quantity price stock code

250ml £14.30 ED10001 500ml £20.90 ED1002

Dupont Metallic Water Based Gutta

quantity price stock code

30ml £6.00 ED1004/3colour

Dupont Essence FUse to thin spirit-based gutta and remove it after steaming

quantity price stock code

250ml £3.95 ED1007

Steaming EquipmentSteam setting can be carried out on the stove-top. Provided the item is kept above water level and in a water-tight parcel, the heat from steam will set the dye. See our web site for further details.

Bullet Fabric SteamerA Bullet Steamer is ideal for the smaller scale professional fabric designer. This vertical model with integral electric heater and timer, takes about 25m of fabric up to 1m wide. The assembled steamer is 160cm tall. A 50cm extension unit is allows for wider fabrics to be steamed

quantity price stock code

steamer £910.00 EB14 extension unit £225.00 EB15

Steamer PaperFor separating layers of painted silk during steaming. We sell this vital paper in 10m lengths and it is 100cm wide

quantity price stock code

10m x100cms £11.25 EB20

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All About Dyeing & Surface DecorationAshford Book of Dyeing

A comprehensive, clearly written introduction to the subject, it then covers develop-ment of the techniques, detailing how to place colour on fabric exactly where the dyer wants it, and how to create and reproduce the colour you want.

Milner £12.95 FB12600

Beginners Guide to Silk PaintingThe book details the materials and techniques used in silk painting and contains a useful section on colour mixing and practice designs

Southan £7.95 FB14800

Color by AccidentExperimentation with dyes is encouraged with detailed instructions to produce colour co-ordinated fabrics by using only small amounts of water and fibre reactive dyes to give the dyer a unique result, for quilting fabrics, individual scarves and pieces of dyed cloth

Johnston £20.50 FB17800

Color by Design The book explores painting and printing with dyes, and provides dozens of recipes and techniques to create a range of quite exceptional patterning and colour on a range of fabrics. Throughout are clear descriptions and pictures of the resulting fabrics to encourage further experimentation

Johnston £23.00 FB17810

Colour on ClothThe stunning photographs leap of the page and incite you to create! This book will give you the foundation to colour a wide range of fabrics with confidence. There are sugges-tions of ways to record your ideas and inspirations, plus guidelines on how to put them

into practice. It provides tips on colours, clarifies dyeing, thickening and resisting techniques, and includes some key recipes

Issett £17.99 FB17990

Dyeing in Plastic BagsThis very readable book results from a technique developed by the author who discovered that fabrics could be dyed in plastic bags - as well as in any number of household objects. The easy to follow recipes are interspersed with humorous line drawings, useful tips and safety advice notes. There are also

sections on frequently asked questions, the keeping of records and dyeing with children. Ring bound

Deighan £12.95 FB22870

Dyer’s CompanionThe essential tool for dyeing natural or synthetic fibres, fabric or yarns. It is an easy to use reference for information on equipment, dye types, prep-aration, safety, measurements, recipes and record keeping. It also contains a full colour section showing skeins of colour-graduated yarn.

Klos £14.99 FB22900

Hot TextilesBurn, layer, melt, distort and shape a range of materials with heat tools. Includes inno-vative ideas for using Bondaweb, Lutradur, Tyvek and Vilene, as well as salvaged materials such as plastic shop-ping bags, cellophane and fabrics.

Thittichai £18.99 FB31180

Magic Dyeing Made EasyExplore recipes for achieving muted shades, tie dyeing silk using MX Procion dyes and tips on dyeing wool. There are also techniques for dyeing yarns for braid making and instructions for making coil pots, braids and quilts from the finished items

Deighan £12.95 FB37170

The Painted SurfaceA guide to products and tech-niques for contemporary multi-media artists. Detailed infor-mation is given on many different products including paints, embossing powders, fusible films, stamps and sten-cils on a variety of surfaces including, textiles, paper and

clay. Written by the co-founder of Stewart Gill and giving much advice on how to get the best from their products

Gill £8.95 FB41090

Silk Painting with Jill KennedyJill Kennedy has over 25 years experience as a textile artist, writer and teacher. Her film demonstrates a variety of silk painting techniques, including water, salt, alcohol, anti-spread, wax, gutta and more. There are useful tips on finishing and after care and a

host of fun, creative project ideas. 120 mins

Kennedy DVD £19.95 FDV10100

Surface Designer’s HandbookA highly comprehensive guide to surface design and dyeing techniques, covering all aspects of dyeing including discharging, screen printing, monoprinting, stamping, stencil-ling, resist dyeing, devore and painting plus information on

how to embellish fabric with foiling, embroidery, beadwork or collage. Safety advice, recipes and instructions are all included

Brackman £21.99 FB47300

Painting on SilkThe smooth texture of finely woven silk fabric provides an ideal canvas for painting. The colours from silk paints and acid dyes are vibrant and reflective and the finished paintings can be used for furnishings, wall hangings or clothing.

Steam-fix silk dyes such as Dupont Silk Colours or Jacquard Silk Colours, penetrate the fibres and fully combine with the fabric. They produce bright, intense colours and give the best results for painted silk. These pre-mixed liquid colours are a solution of acid and other dyes and offer consistent, repeatable shades. The most cost effective however, and with more opportunities to develop your own palette, is to mix your own. Both the Fibrecrafts Acid dyes and Jacquard Acid dyes can be used for this method:

Make an 8% stock solution by adding 250ml of • very hot water to 20gm of Acid dye powder. Stir until dissolved, bearing in mind that some colours are more readily dissolved than others.

The final concentration of dye solution for • painting should be between 2-8% of the weight of dye to the weight of water. The final colour strength is linked to the concentration of dyestuff, giving a range from pastel to strong colour. You can dilute the 8% stock solution in roughly 1% steps by adding 11ml of water to 100ml of stock. Test at intervals, bearing in mind that the full colour of the dye will not be apparent until it has been steam set

Silk paints are pigments combined with an acrylic medium. The colour binds to the surface of the fabric when the paint is heat set with an iron. The finish is slightly duller than with dye and the handle may be a little stiffer depending on the concentration of paint. They offer a no-mess alternative to dyes.

Silk scarf painted by Katherine Barney

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paintingTextile Art

A smattering of most tech-niques for textile arts including feltmaking, weaving, screen printing, appliqué, tie-dying, discharge dyeing, devore and much, much more. An inspira-tional and practical guide to manipulating, colouring and embellishing fabrics.

Various £14.99 FB23850

Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet

An introduction to the history and traditions of decorating these luxurious fabrics, this title offers a broad and varied range of techniques. The step by step instructions cover topics such as dyeing, painting, appliqué, mixed media, resist and embroidery. A great

handbook for the student or practised artist experi-menting with new media

Singer £14.99 FB50200

Tray DyeingLearn all about the techniques of tray dyeing (or low-water immersion dyeing) fabrics. The fabric is soaked with soda ash, randomly squeezed into a tray and squirted with Procion MX dyes - understanding and appreciating all the connota-tions will add to the outcome of

the final piece. This book provides recipes, instruc-tions and inspiration

Morgan/Benn £12.50 FB51700

Yarn Lover’s Guide to Hand DyeingEvery type of dye including natural, acid, and fibre reactive are included along with every conceivable technique of ways to apply them. Paint with a foam brush for striped yarns or microwave in a plastic bag for speed and no mess – this

super book gives the yarn lover the wherewithal for creating rich, unique yarns. There is also an orig-inal knit or crochet pattern for each of the 20 or so designer yarns.

La Belle £18.99 FB56330

Yarns to Dye ForLearn an easy and inexpen-sive, fun way to create self-patterning yarns. Step-by-step instructions guide through the selection of yarns and equip-ment, the wrapping and tying of skeins and balls plus the painting and dyeing of the

yarns. There are also knitting patterns for quick and simple garments.

Taylor £15.99 FB56300

Dye-Na-Flow Exciter PackUse as a practical starter kit or as an introduc-tion to the Dye-Na-Flow paints. This exciter pack contains 9 colours in 14ml bottles and includes tips and techniques for using them.

quantity price stock code

each £14.00 JAC1800

Fluid PaintsJacquard Dye-Na-Flow

Free flowing concentrated liquid colour for all fabrics, natural and synthetic. Dye-na-flow covers, flows and blends, simulating a true dye on all untreated fabrics and paper, and can be used for silk painting, batik, tie dyeing and airbrushing. To ensure colourfastness in both washing and dry cleaning, allow to dry on fabric then iron-set on reverse for at least 30 seconds. Colours can also be set with Jacquard Airfix (see page 84) for items that do not need extensive washing.

The 944ml bottles are an economical way of buying supplies for workshops and the classroom

quantity price stock code

70ml £3.90 JAC1800/colour 944ml £32.98 JAC2800/colour

Pébéo SetasilkAn extensive range of intermixable, non-toxic and waterbased colours for silk painting, batik and tie-dye. Heat set with an iron on the reverse side for 5 minutes and wash items by hand. Suitable for natural fabrics including silk and cotton

quantity price stock code

45ml £3.50 EP200/colour 250ml £11.75 EP202/colour

Pébéo Pearlescent GuttaWaterbased gutta resist in handy tubes with nib

quantity price stock code

20ml £3.45 EP210/colour

Pébéo LightenerUse to obtain lighter shades without weakening or thinning. Colours will appear less opaque

quantity price stock code

110ml £3.80 EP3051

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ingFabric PaintsJavana Silk PaintsThese paints are intermixable, non-toxic, waterbased and washfast up to 60°C. They can be combined with other waterbased products for a variety of techniques. Suitable for silk, cotton, linen, paper, leather, wood etc. Heat set with iron.

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 EJ100/colour 275ml £14.00 EJ275/colour

Javana Primer Helps prevent colours from spreading in freestyle silk painting. Brush strokes will remain visible creating a painterly effect. Apply to prepared fabric with a broad brush and allow to dry.

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 EJ301 275ml £14.00 EJ300

Javana White Highlighter This opaque white does not spread. Use on dyed or coloured silk to touch in details

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 EJ200

Javana Mix-WhiteCreate pastel shades without loss of hue

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 EJ201 275ml £14.00 EJ271

Javana ThickenerAdd to colours to control flow from brush when painting lines and detail or for use in screen printing, stencilling and handwriting

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 EJ250

Javana ThinnerAdd to colours to create transparent pastel shades. Colours retain their brilliance and intensity as well as their lightfastness and washability

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 EJ203

Javana Silk Colour Chart Javana Coloured OutlinerWaterbased coloured resist outliner. Heat set colours with an iron.

quantity price stock code

20ml £3.50 EJ600/colour/20

Javana Coloured OutlinerWaterbased coloured resist outliner. Heat set colours with an iron.

quantity price stock code

50ml £5.95 EJ601/colour 600ml £36.95 EJ671/colour

Javana Clear OutlinerWaterbased clear gutta outliner

quantity price stock code

20ml £3.50 EJ600 50ml £5.95 EJ601

Painting TipsSuspend your fabric securely using pins or claws •

across a stretcher frame. Pull the fabric tightly to ensure a taut surface. Place the first pin in the centre of the farthest edge and then in each corner. Pull the fabric across the frame and place pins on the opposite side. Repeat this on the remaining sides. Paints will run and collect in areas of the fabric that are not flat.

The silk paint is very fluid and is quickly • absorbed by the fabric. You can help control the flow of the paint by treating the fabric with a primer such as Jacquard No Flow or Deka Silk Anti-spread, this particularly useful for free-style painting.

Use a gutta outliner to contain colours in a speci-• fied area. Ensure the outliner has fully penetrated the fabric and that the outline is complete, gaps will allow the paint to escape. When the gutta is dry, apply the paint to the centre of the defined area and allow the paint to creep to the gutta bounda-ries. Add more paint, a different colour or water to create a variation in colour such as shown in the petals of this flower painted by Linda Chapman.

For brighter, more opaque colours, allow the silk • paint to dry and then apply a ‘second coat’.

Different effects can be achieved while the • paint is still wet. Try dripping water droplets or a different colour of paint onto the surface to create patterning or sprinkle with effect salt. The crystals will soak up the paint dragging the colours towards it. Leave the salt in place until the paint has dried.

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paintingFabric PaintsDeka SilkThese fluid colours are intermix-able, non-toxic, waterbased and washfast up to 60°C. Use with other Deka Silk products for a variety of techniques including silk painting, batik and tie-dye. Suitable for silk and cotton. Heat set with an iron

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 ED111/colour 125ml £7.70 ED112/colour 500ml £25.30 ED114/colour

Deka Silk Clear MediumMix with paints to improve the diffusion of colours and help fix diluted shades

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 ED111/35-00 125ml £7.70 ED112/35-00

Deka Silk Opaque WhiteUse to touch in details, i.e. crest of a wave

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 ED111/35-91 125ml £7.70 ED112/35-91 500ml £25.30 ED114/35-91

Deka Silk Mixed WhiteMix with colours to create pastel shades

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 ED111/35-92 125ml £7.70 ED112/35-92

Deka Silk Anti-SpreadHelps prevent colours from spreading in freestyle silk painting. Apply to silk fabric before painting.

quantity price stock code

50ml £3.80 ED111/35-01 125ml £7.70 ED112/35-01 500ml £25.30 ED114/35-01

Deka Clear OutlinerClear waterbased resist used to outline elements of a design and stop colours running into each other

quantity price stock code

30ml £4.40 ED1700 50ml £5.50 ED108 500ml £28.00 ED205/37-00

Deka Coloured OutlinerWaterbased resist used to outline elements of a design and stop colours running into each other

quantity price stock code

30ml £4.70 ED1/colour 50ml £5.95 ED108/colour

Silk Painting Explorer PackThis pack, shown below, includes all you need to discover and explore free-style silk painting. The Deka silk paints are free flowing colours that can be intermixed or diluted with water to create pastel shades. They can be used with gutta outliner and effects salt to add further to the decorative options.

Contains: Pongee Silk Scarf (55cm x 55cm), Deka Silk paints (colours vary) x 3, Bamboo Chinese Brush, Wooden Stretcher Frame (32cm x 32cm), box of 100 x 3 point pins

item price stock code

pack £23.50 X02

Colour ChartsWe have created colour charts for all our colour products and although we have endeavoured to present them as accurately as possible, they are only as accurate as the printing process will allow.

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ingOpaque PaintsDeka Permanent Paint

Paint for white and light-coloured materials. The colours are intermixable, non-toxic, waterbased and washfast up to 60°C. They are ideal for painting, printing and stamping and have a soft, flexible feel once set. Suitable for silk, cotton, synthetics, paper and board. Heat set with a hot iron for 3 minutes

quantity price stock code

20ml £3.05 ED117/colour

Deka Permanent ExtenderUse to create pastel shades with Deka Permanent fabric paints

quantity price stock code

20ml £3.05 ED117/20-00

Jacquard Neopaque PaintBrightly coloured opaque acrylics for using on dark or light coloured fabrics from denim to silk, as well as leather, wood, canvas and paper. These paints are suitable for printing, painting, stencilling and marbling, diluting with water where desired. They are washable or dry cleanable on fabrics once air dried for 24 hours and heat set by ironing. Varnish to seal paint when used on wood etc

quantity price stock code

70ml £6.00 JAC5000/colour

Jacquard Neopaque ExtenderThis colourless extender is the medium-bodied clear acrylic base for the Jacquard textile paints. It can be mixed into any colour to create transparency without changing the consistency of the paint.

quantity price stock code

70ml £6.00 JAC5000/579

Jacquard AirfixAn additive for Jacquard colours and other fabric paints. It acts as a catalyst to fix colours when heat setting is not practical

quantity price stock code

60ml £9.00 CHM1191

Deka Perm NeonVibrant, intense neon shades for light materials, giving excellent fluorescent glow in ultraviolet light. Colours are very fluide, intermixable, non-toxic, waterbased and washfast on fabric up to 60°C. Heat set with hot iron for 3 minutes

quantity price stock code

50ml £4.65 ED251/colour code

Jacquard Textile ColoursIntense and semi-opaque colours that leave natural and synthetic materials with a soft handle once fixed by iron. Dilute with the colourless extender to obtain lighter shades or thin with 20% water for airbrushing. Washable and dry cleanable once heat set by ironing

quantity price stock code

70ml £4.00 JACT100/1colour

Jacquard Textile ColoursLarger bottles of black and opaque white held in stock only, other colours available to special order

quantity price stock code

944ml £32.95 JACT1000/colour

Jacquard Textile Colourless ExtenderAdd to Textile Colours to achieve lighter shades

quantity price stock code

70ml £4.00 JACT100/1100

Jacquard Lumiere PaintThese paints remain soft and flexible and will stretch with fabric making them ideal for use in dance and theatrical costume design and sports clothing. The thick metallic and pearles-cent acrylic colours do not spread and contain high pigmentation which provides vibrant colours and excellent coverage. Suitable for

all fibres including leather, wood, paper and knits. They are washable or dry cleanable on fabrics once air dried for 24 hours and heat set by ironing. Varnish to seal paint when used on wood etc. Use with Jacquard Colourless Extender or dilute with 25% water for airbrushing or silk painting. Also suitable for use as a marbling paint.

944ml bottles of these paints are available to order

quantity price stock code

70ml £6.00 JAC5001/colour

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paintingOpaque PaintsMetaMica Paint

‘MetaMica’ has a high loading of metallic powders giving a shiny liquid metal finish to the

paint. It can be painted or printed on all natural and synthetic fabrics, and a wide range of other porous surfaces. The paint is non-toxic and wash-able, fixed to the surface by ironing to gives a soft handle.

quantity price stock code

30ml £4.00 GM- colour

Galactica PaintSparkly ultra fine glitter paints suspended in a clear drying acrylic base. Valuable for highlighting

costume and textile designs and for use on card or paper, the paint is non-toxic and washable at 40°C, fix by ironing on reverse with hot, dry iron.

quantity price stock code

30ml £4.25 GG- colour

Fabric PensDeka Twin Pen

Double ended fabric marker; combining one fine point and one chisel. Non-toxic, waterbased and washfast up to 60°C. Suitable for silk, cotton and synthetics. Iron set on reverse

quantity price stock code

each £3.25 ED118/75- colour

Sign Pen

Permanent black ink fibre tip pen suitable for most surfaces including fabrics, plastic, wood, foam etc

quantity price stock code

each £3.25 SA4

Exciter Packs Textile Traditionals Exciter Pack

Use as a practical starter kit or as an introduction to the Textile Traditional paints. Contains 9 colours in 14ml bottles. Tips and techniques included

quantity price stock code

each £15.00 JACT100

Lumiere Halo & Jewel Exciter Pack

Use as a practical starter kit or as an introduction to these paints. Contains 9 metallic and pearlescent colours in 14ml bottles. Tips and techniques included

quantity price stock code

each £17.00 JAC5001

Lumiere and Neopaque Exciter Pack

Use as a practical starter kit or as an introduction to these paints. Contains 7 lumiere and 2 opaque colours in 14ml bottles. Tips and techniques included

quantity price stock code

each £17.00 JAC5000

Colours for Quilters Exciter Pack

Create unique fabrics for quilting or simply to ‘just try them out’. Contains 3 each of Dye-na-flow, Lumiere and Textile colours in 14ml bottles. Tips and techniques included

quantity price stock code

each £14.00 JAC3000

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All about PrintingAdinkra

All the designs and motifs on the printed ceremonial cloths of Ghana have symbolic meaning and significance. This film, which is shot in Ghana and produced by Janet Willoughby, explores and explains the designs as well as showing in detail the carving, dyeing and printing processes. This includes

the making of the dye, the carving of the stamps and the printing, the dyeing of the funeral cloths and the embroidered and woven joins. 35 mins

Willoughby DVD £14.95 FDV13014

Breakdown PrintingLearn this highly creative and non precise technique of breakdown printing which involves applying thickened dyes, printing paste and discharge paste through silk screens. This book by Leslie Morgan and Claire Benn includes easy to follow recipes

and instructions for the processes

Benn/Morgan £9.50 FB16060

Cyanotypes on FabricLearn all about the fascinating technique of cyanotype photo-grams, a heliographic sun light printing process, which produces a stunning blueprint on fabrics and paper. The step by step instructions teach how to create beautiful, subtle blue-prints on fabric using masks

such as feathers, leaves and shells and progress through to other techniques such as combining with dye colours and using digital negatives with inkjet transparencies.

Brown £17.50 FB20770

Deconstructed Screen PrintingThe artist Kerr Grabowski leads us through the process of creating texture and imagery using her deconstructed screen printing methods with dried thickened dye.

Included are detailed instruc-tions on building and stretching screens, assembling a print

board, choosing squeegees, mixing print paste and fibre reactive MX dyes. Kerr demonstrates two basic screen printing stencil techniques (wax and paper), and then goes on to exciting variations of her own technique. The film is also full of inspiring samples of students’ work and a Gallery of artists using DSP in their own work. 3.5 hrs on two DVDs

Grabowski DVD £29.20 FDV12000

Designing and Printing TextilesA practical book which starts with ideas for surface patterning. The list of tech-niques include using a host of materials, traditional and novel, ending with the printing process and print recipes. All the information is coloured

with a bias to creating designs which work and sell well, making it immensely useful to both the novice and practiced textile artist.

Fish £25.00 FB21300

Dyeing & Screen-Printing on Textiles An invaluable resource for students, accomplished artists and designers. The text covers the key processes used in creating dyed and screen-printed fabrics, using a wide range of synthetic dyes. There are notes on cloth preparation, the dyeing and printing proc-

esses, designing repeats and screen preparation.

Kinnersley-Taylor £24.99 FB22770

Handmade PrintsA practical guide to print making using simple equipment and carried out at home on the kitchen table. Techniques range from potato prints to multi-colour lino cuts and screen prints

Desmet/Anderson £14.99 FB27750

Print, Pattern and ColourCreate printed papers and fabrics using a range of tech-niques including monoprinting, roller printing, screen printing, printing with found objects and more. All the key equipment, paints and dyes are explained as well as how to develop pattern - an excellent resource

for textiles artists and designers.

Issett £18.99 FB42350

Prints: Art and TechniquesExplains differences between print techniques and processes with the help of annotated illus-tration. Designed to encourage experimentation with printing and help develop a better understanding of the printed image.

Lambert £9.95 FB42360

Simple ScreenprintingAchieve sophisticated results by using simple paper stencils or combine several techniques to create intricate works of art. Explore the many facets of screenprinting and learn how to create beautiful greeting cards and albums with hand-

made paper, unique fabrics with repeat patterning, personalised items and prints from photographs.

Stromquist £9.95 FB45010

Water-based ScreenprintingScreen printing has seen many significant changes in the past 15 years. These have been encouraged by the demand for safer working practices and materials. The use of water based screen printing has become widespread as artists realise the possibilities of the new methods

Hoskins £15.99 FB52550

Water-based Screenprinting TodayAll you need to know about screenprinting including tech-niques, materials and equip-ment. The chapters cover monotypes and monoprints, colour separations, stencils and photo emulsion, colour mixing, the printing process and

computer techniques

Henning £16.99 FB52500

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Cotton purse with block print design made using Speedy-stamp Carving Blocks and Jacquard Lumiere paints. By Alison Bate

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printing & marblingMarblingDeka Marble An intermixable water based paint giving brilliant intense colours which are light fast and wash fast up 60°C. Suitable for use on all natural fabrics, especially cotton, silk, satin and paper. Test on synthetic and blended fabrics before use.

quantity price stock code

20ml £3.10 ED200/colour

Deka Marble Paint ExtenderAdd to Deka Marble to achieve lighter shades

quantity price stock code

20ml £3.10 ED200/26-00

Deka Marble MediumA thickening powder, treated for hard water, for preparing the bath to hold the marbling paint. Use 10gm of medium to 2 litres of cold water

quantity price stock code

50gm £3.10 ED210 200gm £8.80 ED211

Manutex RS (Sodium Alginate)Medium derived from seaweed, used to form the gel for carrying the colour for fabric marbling

quantity price stock code

250gm £12.30 AR2001

Alum Alum (Potassium Aluminium Sulphate) is a powdered pre-soak used to treat fabric and paper surfaces for marbling. It helps to ensure that designs transfer clearly to the fabric surface.

quantity price stock code

500gm £5.80 FD14700

Heat Transfer PrintingFibrecrafts Iron-On Transfer PaintsFormulated from disperse dyes, for printing on synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon and fabrics containing more than 60% synthetic fibre. Paint onto non-absorbent paper, allow to dry and iron on back of paper directly onto fabric. Transfers can be used more than once but give a duller image with each application. Intermixable, non-toxic, waterbased and washfast, leaving a soft and flexible handle to the fabric. *Price difference for Fuchsia and Super Black

quantity price stock code

30ml £4.20 H300/colour 30ml £6.30 H300/colour* 125ml £12.60 H301/colour 125ml £18.90 H301/colour*

Fibrecrafts Iron-On Paint ExtenderUse to dilute colours and achieve pastel shades

quantity price stock code

125ml £4.20 H301/30

Deka Iron-On Transfer Paints These paints compare to the Fibrecrafts range above and offer further colour options

quantity price stock code

20ml £3.60 ED300/colour

Cyanotype Printing Cyanotype Blueprinting KitCreate beautiful photograms, a heliographic sun light printing process, which produces stunning blueprints on fabrics and paper. The kit includes 60gm ferric ammonium citrate, 30gm potassium ferricyanide, a 55cm x 55cm silk scarf and full instructions for creating the prints and advice on safe use. The chemical names sound alarming but are fairly common place and have no significant adverse effects on us or the environment. It is, however, recommended to use spectacles, gloves, a dust mask and an apron when handling dyes and chemicals. Use in a ventilated room and away from food preparation areas.

quantity price stock code

each £10.50 FD16801

Cyanotype Blueprinting Chemicals100gm Potassium Ferricyanide and 200gm Ferric Ammonium Citrate. Use 1 part Potassium Ferricyanide to 2 parts Ferric Ammonium Citrate

quantity price stock code

pack £15.75 FD16804

Heliographic PrintingPébéo Soleil

These transparent paint colours can be used for the surprising process of heliographic printing. The fabric or paper is first painted and stencils or masks are placed over the painting whilst still damp. The paint vanishes from those areas not exposed to the sun (or a bright halogen lamp) creating a reversed out print.

Suitable for all fabric painting and dip dye tech-niques. Heat set with a hot iron on reverse for 5 minutes. Machine washable at 40°C.

quantity price stock code

110ml £3.80 EP3002/colour

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Printing EquipmentSpeedball Linozips Safety Cutter SetSet includes; heavy-duty, comfort grip handle with safe locking chuck, plus assortment of 5 cutters in various sizes to meet all needs. The handle unscrews at the end to store blades when not in use. Use with Speedy-Stamp Carving Blocks or traditional lino. Please note, this is a safety cutter and works only when the blade is pulled towards the user rather than the traditional technique of pushing away, making it more suitable for use by children. After a little practice, the end result is equally satisfactory.

quantity price stock code

each £8.25 4137 box 5 blades £5.75 4161

Speedy-Stamp Carving BlocksHigh-density rubber blocks that provide fast, easy carving for art students, print makers and stamp carvers. Available in 2 sizes.

size price stock code

7.5cm x 10cm £3.50 4107 10cm x 15.5cm £5.50 4108

Speedball BrayerUse to apply inks and paints to stamps or directly onto surfaces. Made from soft rubber, the roller is long lasting, interchangeable and detachable for easy cleaning

quantity price stock code

each £10.00 4117

Formy BlocksA reusable foam block. When heated it is used for creating stamps from objects that are pressed into it - great fun! Soften by holding over a toaster or domestic iron for 15-20 seconds, taking care not to put it directly onto the heating element.

quantity price stock code

pack 2 £3.25 FB

StampersRubber stamps for printing with paints, discharge pastes, inks or resists. 6 funky designs!

quantity price stock code

pack 6 £12.50 FA121

Inker Tray

Shallow tray for inks, thickened dyes and paints for a multitude of uses. Made from strong, durable plastic. Recess measures 18 x 22.5cm.

quantity price stock code

each £2.20 FA116

Latex StipplerRubber stamp covered with tiny fingers which comb and rake paints and inks to create different surfaces, textures and effects. Use also to create patterns in marble bath when marbling

quantity price stock code

each £2.95 FA120

Foam Rollers, pack 6

Pack of 6 sculpted foam rollers. 50mm wide

quantity price stock code

pack 6 £10.50 FA119

Wooden Rollers

These wooden rollers can be used for creating textured surfaces in the Formy Block and hand-made paper. They can also be used for applying melted wax, thickened paints and inks

quantity price stock code

pack 3 £12.50 FA117

Foam Rollers, pack 3

Pack of 3 sculpted foam rollers. 25mm wide

quantity price stock code

pack 3 £5.60 FA118

Crackle Roller

Textured roller to create interesting crackle effects. 25mm wide

quantity price stock code

each £1.95 FA122

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Easy Block PrintingMaking the BlockThese Speedy-Stamp rubber blocks provide fast, easy carving. They are a flexible and durable alternative to lino and do not crack, crumble or break. Their ability to bend around shapes, such as glasses or plant pots, gives them a more diverse use than traditional lino printing.

Clip art images from a computer or freehand pencil drawings can be used as a template and transferred onto the block. Freshly printed images transfer easily provided the ink is still wet. To transfer it, place the image face down on the block and rub the back of it with a spoon handle.

Prints from a Speedy-Stamp carving block can be created from a series of cuts from the block. This is the traditional technique used for block printing.

To cut the block, use the • Linozips Safety Cutter.

Transfer the image onto the • block and begin carving a trough around the outline of the image with the Linozips Safety Cutter. The carved away areas will not print; the raised remaining portion is what will become the image.

Remove the remainder of the • raised area.

You will be left with a stamp • that has a raised design. Now make your first print.

When the print has been • achieved, carefully remove the block. The blocks are fairly pliable and can be peeled away with ease.

Make further prints as desired. Remember that • the print can be created in a number of stages so it is important to print everything you want during this stage. Alternatively, it is possible to make duplicate stamps with the next stage cut away so that the stamps can be used again.

Cut out the next stage of your • design into the original block by removing more of the rubber and repeat the steps above, using a darker colour, until the final print has been achieved.

Block Printing InksDeka Block Printing Inks

Oil based block printing inks are suitable for use on fabric and paper. These inks are washable, lightfast and suitable for use on light to medium coloured fabrics. Evenly cover a brayer with ink from a tray and then apply to a prepared block. Place the block firmly and evenly on the fabric to achieve a clean image and press down to transfer the ink onto the fabric. Put a weight, such as a book, on the block to help ink to transfer.

Leave for several days for the fabric to dry before doing anything with it and then iron on reverse to set the ink. Put tissue or brown paper underneath to protect the ironing board.

It is necessary to allow 4-6 weeks to elapse before washing the fabric for the first time, ensuring the ink has fully cured. Wash with a mild detergent and handle gently. Dry cleaning is not recom-mended. Use white spirit to clean tools

quantity price stock code

15ml tube £4.25 ED560/colour

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Screen Printing MediumsSpeedball Drawing Fluid Use as a resist in combination with Screen Filler to create a stencil. Apply with a brush, allow fluid to dry, then coat the screen with screen filler. When dry the drawing fluid can be washed out, allowing the drawn image to be printed. Non-toxic.

quantity price stock code

236ml £8.00 4531 944ml £22.00 4571

Speedball Screen FillerWater based filler used to block out areas not intended to be printed. Non-toxic.

quantity price stock code

236ml £11.50 4530 944ml £29.75 4570

Speedball Transparent BaseMix with inks to create a transparent colour. Do not exceed 10-15% quantity to ink colour

quantity price stock code

236ml £9.50 4552 944ml £24.00 4577

Speedball Acrylic Extender BaseUse as a thinner or to achieve transparency. Mix any quantity to ink

quantity price stock code

236ml £8.50 46219 944ml £22.50 46419

Speedball Screen Retarder BaseExtends the life of wet inks while working with them. For both water based and acrylic inks

quantity price stock code

236ml £9.50 4639

KitsPaper & Board Screen Printing KitEverything you need to design and print your own posters, cards and signs. Contains 236ml black, yellow, blue acrylic waterbased inks, 25 x 35cm screen frame and base, drawing fluid, screen filler and full instructions

quantity price stock code

each £65.00 4521

Fabric Screen Printing KitExcellent value starter pack or as a gift. Includes 25 x 35cm wooden frame and screen, squeegee, 118ml black, yellow and red fabric screen printing inks, 118ml drawing fluid, 118ml Diazo photo emul-sion, ½ gm Diazo sensitizer, paint brush, mixing sticks and full instructions

quantity price stock code

each £55.00 4526

Screen PrintingAn ink is poured onto a stretched screen to one side of a stencil and then dragged across the stencil using a squeegee. The ink is pushed through the fine mesh of the screen and transferred to the fabric or paper. The areas of fabric or paper masked by the stencil remain untouched.

The process can be repeated along a length of fabric making it possible to create unique printed fabric for curtains, bed linen, clothing and more. Alternatively, the screen can be used to print items such as T-shirts, posters, cards, scarves and ties.

Screens Made in 43T polyester mesh - especially suitable for textile printing with water based inks. Sizes given are inside measurements and approximate

size price stock code

38 x 24cm £24.20 ESC20 38 x 30cm £27.40 ESC24 38 x 50cm £33.60 ESC27 45 x 57cm £42.00 ESC26

Screen Printing Frame Fabric43T multi-filament polyester fabric 115cm wide, for making and repairing screens

quantity price stock code

per metre £27.50 ESC10

Speedball 22.5cm Squeegee Rubber blade in a molded plastic handle

quantity price stock code

each £11.75 4534

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screen printingDiazo Printing MediumsSpeedball Diazo SensitizerActivates photo emulsion so that it becomes light sensitive. The bottle appears to be empty but contains a condensed paste which needs to be mixed with water before adding to the emulsion

quantity price stock code

60ml £8.75 4578

Speedball Diazo Photo EmulsionFor use with the photo sensitizer to create screen images from stencils or other image sources

quantity price stock code

944ml £22.00 4579

Speedball Photo Emulsion RemoverReclaims the emulsion-coated screen with minimal cleaning effort

quantity price stock code

236ml £7.50 4557

Acetate SheetsUse to create stencils for screen prints, especially with the Diazo Photo Emulsion technique

quantity price stock code

Packs of 5 £5.00 EP516

Screen Printing InksSpeedball Fabric Screen Printing Inks

These inks are formulated for screen-printing. As they do not contain solvents, are non-toxic and nonflammable, they are safe for industrial, school or home usage. The colours are intermixable and rated good to excellent for light fastness (except orange, which is fair) and dry to a smooth matt finish. The prints are washfast once heat set on the reverse for 3 minutes and items can be washed inside out at the correct wash temperature.

Suitable for use on cotton, polyester and blends, linen, rayon, fibreglass, and other synthetic fabrics. Many of the colours are recommended for white or light fabrics. On dark fabrics, check before going into production. Check all fabrics for opacity, adhesion and wash fastness etc.

quantity price stock code

236ml £8.50 code shown in blue 944ml £23.00 code shown in red

Speedball Acrylic Screen Printing Inks

These inks give a pigmented, matt finish and are water-based, non-toxic and non-inflammable. They do not contain solvents and dry to a water resistant finish suitable for interior and exterior applications. They combine the intense colour and permanence of oil based inks with the convenience of water wash-up. They can be used on wallpaper, oil-based primed boards and wood, on vinyl and primed surfaces and should always be pre-tested. Colours may be intermixed and are rated ‘Good to Excellent’ for light fastness.

quantity price stock code

236ml £8.50 code shown in blue 944ml £23.00 code shown in red

Diazo Photo EmulsionThe photo emulsion method offers an exciting vari-ation on traditional screen printing. It makes use of fine line drawings, computer generated images, lettering and photographic half-tone positives. The method requires a screen prepared with photo emulsion and sensitizer mixture, a film positive or a printed transparency film, a light source (a number 1, BBA photoflood is recommended or equivalent by Speedball) which will transfer the opaque images from the positive (your stencil) to the light sensitive printing screen.

The Photo Emulsion should not be left in the screen indefinitely unless a permanent stencil is wanted. It should be washed out as soon as the run is completed.

You will need to use frames made with polyester screen fabric as nylon will stretch when used with waterbased inks. Do not use silk screens if you wish to reclaim the screen.

The Speedball Diazo Photo System Kit provides all the mediums required plus step by step instructions for experimenting with this fascinating technique.

Speedball Diazo Photo System KitThis kit gives over 300 prints using the photo emulsion system. It contains 236ml Diazo Photo Emulsion, Diazo Sensitizer, 236ml Photo Emulsion Remover and full instructions.

quantity price stock code

kit £23.00 4559

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These fine powders create a metallic look without being metal and they won’t fade or tarnish. The pigments may be incorporated into any viscous medium such as varnish, glue or acrylic paint to produce a very high lustre and iridescence or they can be applied dry and then sealed or dusted on top of a tacky surface. The particle size is so small (6 to 50 microns) that the powder can be used in silk screen printing. Combine with Jacquard Neopaque Extender or Gum Arabic to create your own ‘liquid metal’. The powder has a high heat resistance and can be brushed dry onto any porous or tacky surface.

Jacquard Pearl-Ex Box Set

Series 2 box set comprising 12 x 3gm jars of Pearl-Ex colours including 658, 661, 662, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690

quantity price stock code

each £25.00 JAC1613

quantity price stock code

21gm £4.50 JAC6500/colour

quantity price stock code

14gm £4.50 JAC6500/colour

BindersExpandable Paint

White, heat expandible paint that gives a matt, velvety finish on fabrics, paper, tyvek and board. Create 3d patterns and colour with iron fix paints or pigments and/or add Jacquard Pearl-Ex powder for a metallic effect. Allow to dry and expand by ironing on reverse side of the fabric or use a hot hair dryer.

quantity price stock code

110ml £3.80 EP3061

Gum Arabic Also known as Gum Acacia, this item is the traditional binding agent used in water-colour paints. The gum is extracted from two types of Acacia tree and is non-toxic. It can be added to further increase viscosity, helping to prevent spread and can be used as a binder medium,

emulsifier and film former in a variety of ways. It is used effectively as a thickener for printing with dyes. When combined with Pearl-Ex or other pigments, it will produce a glossy, brushing or stamping solution and is easily mixed and cleaned up with water. Prepared solutions can be stored for convenience.

quantity price stock code

28gm £3.80 JAC1648

Jacquard Neopaque ExtenderThis colourless extender is the medium-bodied clear acrylic base for the Jacquard textile paints. It can be mixed into any acrylic based paint to create transparency without changing the consistency of the paint. It can also be combined with basic pigments to create a heat-set fabric

paint or combined with Pearl-Ex Powder for a trans-parent metallic shimmer.

quantity price stock code

70ml £6.00 JAC5000/579

Powdered PigmentsPigments for the experimental textile artist. Make your own fabric paints by combining these pigments with Jacquard Colourless Extender. Adding Pearl-Ex powder to the mix will create metallic paints. Used in papermaking, the pigments can be used to produce papers of rich, warm colours or subtle pastel tones. Pulps prepared with Cationic Retention Aid bond well with these pigments once they have been blended. See page 26 for our selection of papermaking equipment and materials. *Please note price difference for Phthalo Blue

quantity price stock code

500gm £6.00 KPR3colour 500gm £11.40 KPR3colour*

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digital imaging on fabricComputer Image TransferBubble Jet Set 2000This fluid makes fabrics suitable for inkjet printing. The fabric is soaked in the solution and when dry is ironed onto the shiny side of freezer paper, giving it support for feeding through an inkjet printer. The ink from the printer cartridge must be allowed to cure for at least 30 minutes and ideally 24 hours. The next stage is to peel away the paper backing and rinse the fabric for 2-3 minutes in a solution of cold water and synthrapol (as an alternative to Bubble Jet Rinse), taking care to keep the fabric flat to prevent further image transfer. Rinsing with synthrapol will help to fix the ink and wash away any surface ink that has not penetrated. Use only on 100% silk and 100% cotton fabrics.

This product is not suitable for laser printers.

quantity price stock code

450ml £9.75 BBJ

C Jenkins Freezer PaperUse to support Bubble Jet Set treated fabric before printing on inkjet printer. Designed to lay flat, this paper can also be used for making stencils for fibre etching and spray dyeing and as a pattern support for appliqués and other needle craft tech-niques. Simply iron fabric to paper with the shiny side facing the fabric. The coating will adhere the fabric to its surface. It is easily removed when no longer required. Available in packs of 50, approxi-mate A4 sheets and on a 8.5in x 50ft roll

quantity price stock code

pack 50 £6.25 CF roll 21.5cm x 15m £7.50 CFR

Synthrapol A mild non-ionic low temperature concentrated detergent used to prevent back staining by removing dye which has not combined with the fabric. This product does not contain sodium carbonate, often found in domestic detergents and contributes to colours fading during washing. Use half a teaspoon to 5 litres water for washing out excess printer ink.

quantity price stock code

250ml £5.00 SY2004

Computer Printable FabricsCreate T-shirt designs, quilts, banners, flags, place mats, sun catchers, bags and much more with these paper-backed fabric sheets for use with inkjet printers and copiers. Use images from scanned photos, digital cameras, web pages, clip art, paint and draw programs and photo CDs. The organza sheets offer an excellent resource for scrapbooking. They can be used to create transparent layers of text and photographs giving the pages further interest and depth.

Print as on normal paper, allow to dry for 24 hours, remove paper backing and wash. Prints are hand washable, very light fast and retain suppleness. The cotton and silk are available as 10 (21.5cm x 28cm) sheets and the organza as 5 (21.5cm x 28cm) sheets. The ½ metre silk lengths are 43cm wide.

These products are not suitable for laser printers.

item price stock code

silk pack 10 sheets £14.99 J9900 silk 43cm x 50cm £4.00 IF00012 cotton pack 10 sheets £14.99 J9701 organza pack 5 sheets £9.99 J9800

Digital image and text printed on silk organza

Digital image printed on silk

Digital image printed on cotton

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This strong canvas bag is 43cms wide and 38cms deep and has a 10cm wide double-stitched gusset. The long handles make it ideal for carrying over the shoulder. It can be painted, screen printed, dyed or marbled.

item price stock code

43 x 38 x 10cm £4.95 CBL Buy 12, price each: £4.20

Ready Made Silk ItemsThe following quality scarves have hand rolled and hemmed edges and are ready to paint or dye.

Pongée Silk ScarvesPongée silk scarves are available in 5mm and 6mm weight. They cover a range of sizes for all tastes. The finish provides a good base for silk paints and transmits light well when silk dyes are used

size/type price stock code

5mm; 28 x 28cm £1.10 SSC2S Buy 12, price each: £0.94

5mm; 55 x 55cm £2.15 SSC13S Buy 12, price each: £1.83

5mm; 65 x 65cm £4.30 SSC121 Buy 12, price each: £3.66

5mm; 90 x 90cm £4.30 SSC15S Buy 12, price each: £3.66

5mm; 28 x 114cm £3.50 SSC120 Buy 12, price each: £2.98

5mm; 35 x 130cm £3.20 SSC113 Buy 12, price each: £2.72

5mm; 40 x 150cm £4.30 SSC18S Buy 12, price each: £3.66

6mm; 40 x 150cm £7.50 SSC70 Buy 12, price each: £6.38

6mm; 45 x 180cm £8.60 SSC71 Buy 12, price each: £7.31

Habotai Silk ScarvesThese scarves (above) are identical in structure to the pongée scarves, however by using a heavier weight yarn taking them up to 8mm, they are termed ‘Habotai‘

size/type price stock code

8mm: 28 x 114cm £5.35 SSC122 Buy 12, price each: £4.55

8mm; 40 x 150cm £7.75 SSC72S Buy 12, price each: £6.59

8mm; 90 x 90cm £7.50 SSC28S Buy 12, price each: £6.38

Silk Cushion CoversA truly luxury item, made from the same fabric as the scarf above, Habotai 8mm. There is a choice of covers, closed on 3 sides for easy assembly or with the cover open on 3 sides for easy painting.

size/type price stock code

8mm; 40 x 40cm (closed) £5.60 SCC2S Buy 12, price each: £4.76

8mm; 40 x 40cm (open) £4.40 SCC44 Buy 12, price each: £3.74

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Design your OwnThis simple design was first sketched out on the bag using an auto-fade pen (page 73).

To create the flower, • first draw around a glass or cup with the auto-fade pen. Don’t worry about mistakes as the ink will fade within 3-4 days.

Roughly divide the • circle into 6 segments and then draw a smaller circle in the centre.

Draw in the petal • shape at the outer edge.

When you are • happy with your design, draw around the flower with a black pen. The Deka Twin Pens on page 85 are ideal for this purpose as you can choose to have either a thin or thick outline.

Choose a thick • fabric paint such as Deka Permanent, Jacquard Textile or Jacquard Lumiere and paint within the lines.

Put the loaded brush • onto the fabric just inside the outline and drag the paint away from the outline.

As the surface is not • smooth, it may take a little effort to paint in the areas. Patience and practice will produce satisfying results.

Allow to dry fully • before ironing the inside of the bag to set the paint colours.

Design by Allison Farlow

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Crêpe de Chine Silk Scarf

This fabric is woven using high twist yarns with a ‘Z’ twist on the warp and an ‘S’ twist for the weft. It has a very good drape and a rich matt sheen

size/type price stock code

8mm; 40 x 150cm £10.70 SSC107 Buy 12, price each: £9.10

Gauze Silk Chiffon ScarvesThe lightest scarf we sell (below) providing a fine diaphanous fabric for decoration. Particularly suit-able for Shibori and Nuño feltmaking

size/type price stock code

3.5mm; 40 x 150cm £4.90 SSC51S Buy 12, price each: £4.17

3.5mm: 45 x 180cm £5.35 SSC52S Buy 12, price each: £4.55

Habotai Silk Tiessize/type price stock code

8mm; tie 9.5cm wide £4.00 Buy 12, price each: £3.40 STC9s

10mm; tie 9.5cm wide £5.35 STC10 Buy 12, price each: £4.55

Silk/Viscose Velvet ScarfThis long scarf (below right) is made from a silk-based Velvet with a viscose pile (18% silk, 82% viscose), and lends itself well to devore etching and double dyeing with Dupont AlterEgo Dyes

size/type price stock code

32 x 180cm £22.65 SVC219 Buy 12, price each: £19.25

Wool ScarfThis super soft 100% wool scarf can be worn as it is or coloured with Acid dyes. It can also be embellished with wool fibres using a felting needle or embroidered. Hand wash only.

size/type price stock code

180 x 45cm £15.30 SWC44 Buy 12, price each: £13.00

Fibrecrafts FabricsThe fabrics in this range can be used for dress-making, needle crafts, dyeing, batik and interior design. They can also be used as lining for finished hand woven or felted fabrics. This silk painted lining belongs to a coat designed and made by Susan Litton.

The silk, satin and velvet fabrics will appeal to the Wedding dress maker as they are available in varying weights and differ in their light reflec-tiveness. They can also be dyed easily with the Acid Dyes (see page 78) to fit in with the Bride’s chosen colour scheme.

The cotton materials also come in a range of weights; the Prima and Primissima offering a high quality material for dressmaking, batik work and fabric painting. These fabrics can also be dyed easily using the Fibre Reactive Procion MX Dyes.

The silk and cotton fabrics and scarves can also be treated with Bubble Jet Set 2000 and backed with freezer paper. This will prepare them for printing on with an inkjet printer. The fabrics can be decorated with digital photographs and computer generated images. There is also a range of pre-treated fabrics on the previous page.

For the adventurous artist, we offer the stainless steel and bronze fabrics, the black dischargeable silks, velvets and the heat-moldable polyester.

Silk Fabric ClassificationThe weight, and therefore thickness, of silk fabrics is classified by the Chinese system of mommes, pronounced mummy, and normally shortened to ‘mm’. The metric equivalent of 1mm is 4.3grams per square metre. A small Pongee scarf, 28cm by 28cm (10in by 10in) weighs just under 13gm.

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All textile enthusiasts will draw inspiration from this superb volume which includes both traditional and modern embroi-dery techniques and stitches. There are hundreds of motif and surface design methods

inspired by images from the natural world.

Tellier-Loumagne £24.95 FB11720

Creative EmbellishmentsOver 150 photographs illus-trate how to make dozens of imaginative embellishments using angelina fibre, rubber stamps, wire, paper, fabric, clay, yarns and more. Each idea is accompanied by a gallery suggesting uses for the embellishment

Kahn £19.99 FB20200

Layers of StitchAn exploration of contempo-rary machine embroidery from two of the most accomplished writers on the subject. The variety of materials used develops a mixed-media element and encourages the reader to experiment with embroidered surfaces.

Campbell-Harding and Grey £15.99 FB36770

Paper, Metal and StitchInspirational and innovative title, concentrating on manipu-lating papers and metals with stitch and other techniques. Beautifully illustrated with over a hundred photographs, plus clear diagrams and detailed step-by-step instructions.

Grey/Wild £14.99 FB41520

Stitch Dissolve DistortThis title offers exciting ways to stitch, dissolve, melt and distort fabric, both before and after stitching. The techniques include freeform stitching, using water soluble films, melting and embellisher tools. There are easy to follow instructions and pages of inspirational

colour photographs

Campbell-Harding and Grey £18.99 FB46800

Stitch Magic Two respected embroiderers explore how stitching can be used to interpret design. There are over 90 detailed photo-graphed examples of stitching, with detailed descriptions and explanations of the techniques used. The book also includes a comprehensive stitch glos-

sary and stitch diagrams

Beaney/Littlejohn £15.99 FB46850

Surfaces for StitchCreate innovative and inspira-tional pieces. New and exciting surfaces such as poly-thene, pliable plastics, fibrous film and adhesive webbing are explored and the use of foams and puff paints in combination with threads and fabric.

Hedley £15.99 FB47330

Three-Dimensional EmbroideryPacked with original ideas for unique three-dimensional textiles, this book shows how you can combine the structures with decorative surfaces that are integral to the form. It will inspire you to create beautiful bags and boxes as well as more advanced geometric

shapes and stunning, free-form embroidered pieces using fabrics, wire yarns, fibres, findings, paper and more.

Edmonds £18.99 FB10103

SilkPongée

A smooth plain weave 5mm silk fabric ideal for silk painting tech-niques. Lightweight, semi-translucent and with a good sheen

size price per metre stock code

90cm wide £4.40 SPG3S 11 metre roll £3.95 SPM17 45m (approx.) roll £3.75 SPG3R

Gauze ChiffonAn openly woven 3.5mm light weight gauze. Excellent for building translucent layers in 3D embroi-dery as well as a ground for Nuño felt making

size price per metre stock code

90cm wide £4.95 SPG18S

Crêpe de ChineWoven from high-twist yarns and degummed after weaving to give a flexible 8mm silk fabric with soft drape. It is semi-translucent with a high sheen, giving excellent light reflection & depth due to the weave structure

size price per metre stock code

90cm wide £9.65 SPG45

HabotaiA smooth plain weave 8mm silk fabric. It is heavier than Pongee 5mm & therefore more opaque. A good base for painting and dyeing techniques

size price per metre stock code

90cm wide £7.65 SPG6S 11 metre roll £6.90 SPM2 45m (approx.) roll £6.50 SPG6R

Crêpe GeorgetteA soft, semi-trans-parent 8mm silk, woven from tightly twisted yarns, giving varied light reflection. Its open weave can be used to good effect in nuño felt-making techniques

size price per metre stock code

90cm wide £11.80 SPG15

Georgette with Warp Float

12mm georgette silk fabric with 1cm warp stripes running along its length, creating a ladder effect

size price per metre stock code

138cm wide £19.60 25403

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A plainly-woven, slub-free 16mm heavy silk fabric made from wild silk. It is a creamy yellow colour with a smooth surface and high sheen.

size price per metre stock code

90cm wide £15.70 25490

Noil Poplin

This 36mm silk fabric is woven from the remaining fibres from the cocoon carding. This firm fabric contains the very short, knobbly discards as well as the occasional black fleck

size price per metre stock code

90cm wide £8.85 SPG29

Noil GauzeA loosely woven 22mm silk gauze fabric created from the same yarn used for the Poplin

size price per metre stock code

112cm wide £8.20 SPG43

Silk/ViscoseSilk/Viscose Velvet

A silk based fabric with viscose pile that can be removed or sculpted away with devorant to create devore fabric

size price per metre stock code

112cm wide £23.90 22119D

Silk/Viscose SatinA dense, high sheen fabric that can be used to good effect with Fibre Etch or Dupont Devorant

size price per metre stock code

110cm wide £18.60 23190

Cotton/SilkCotton/Silk Batiste

A light-weight, gauzy mix of 72% cotton and 28% silk. This lovely, semi-opaque fabric will lend itself to most fabric decoration techniques

size price per metre stock code

140cm wide £13.00 SPG64

SamplesA swatch of each of the woven fabrics featured on pages 96 - 98.

item price stock code

each £2.50 SAMPLES

CottonThe cotton for Batik work requires a good finish, needs to be reasonably pliable and be able to accept the resist in order to prevent dye penetra-tion. These fabrics meet this requirement

Javanese Primissima Cotton

Very finely woven light weight cotton. The superbly smooth surface allows for all fabric painting tech-niques.

size price per metre stock code

100cm wide £5.95 CP105

Javanese Prima Cotton

Fine cotton lawn fabric with a slightly more open weave than the Primissima and therefore less opaque.

size price per metre stock code

100cm wide £4.95 CP106

Bleached Cotton

A balanced weave, medium weight cotton fabric.

size price per metre stock code

150cm wide £3.25 CC150BL

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Special FabricBlack Velvet

This luxurious velvet (70% viscose/30% silk) can be used to good effect with illuminating acid dyes, discharge paste and devore paste.

size price per metre stock code

112cm wide £23.35 2211D

Black Gauze Chiffon

Sheer, 100% silk chiffon fabric. Suitable for discharge printing or nuño feltmaking. It is very fluid and has excellent drape.

size price per metre stock code

110cm wide £8.20 1800D

Black Habotai 8mm

A smooth plain weave black silk fabric which can be used to good effect in discharge printing with illuminating acid dyes and discharge paste (as in the image above).

size price per metre stock code

140cm wide £15.20 SPG44D

Heat-Moldable Polyester

This light weight silky polyester is ideal for 3-dimen-sional shibori. Tie marbles, walnut shells, rice etc into the fabric to create a shape which will be retained once the polyester has been heated in an oven at 220°C for 20-30 minutes. The bright white fabric can be easily coloured with heat transfer paints or disperse dyes, pages 87 and 76.

size price per metre stock code

112cm wide £4.00 P1900

Stainless Steel and Bronze Fabrics

Exciting and versatile fabrics, the fine 400 mesh stainless steel and bronze material is easily manipu-lated by folding or pleating. They are ideal for millinery, lampshade making, 3-dimensional embroidery and textile art work. They can also be readily coloured with a blow torch to give golds and blues. Use in jewellery making and combine with other etched or discharged fabrics to good effect. They have a wonderful sheen which is accentuated when folded. Sold per ½ metre length and 100cm wide

quantity price per ½ metre stock code

Bronze £33.90 2000 Stainless Steel £33.90 1900

VileneA non-woven, fusible medium weight fabric which is traditionally used as interfacing but can also be painted, screen printed or sewn onto.

size price per metre stock code

90cm wide £3.00 CV

TyvekA synthetic paperweight film for use in 3 dimen-sional embroidery. It has a smooth finish, and is very strong, due to its fibre reinforcement. Fibres become distorted when heat is applied.

item price stock code

10 x A4 sheets £6.50 CT

Solvy Vanishing FilmFor use in freeform embroidery and other tech-niques. This translucent water soluble film dissolves readily on contact with water, leaving stitching and other embellishments in place.

size price per metre stock code

100cm wide £3.35 CS

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Special FabricNatural Banana Bark

Highly textured and compulsively tactile strips of beaten banana bark glued to a robust paper base. Handmade in India. Approx. size 28 x 38cm.

quantity price stock code

each £5.00 BSR

Barkcloth

Hand produced in Central Africa. This strange leather-like cloth (pictured right) is beaten out from the inner bark of the African fig tree, which thereafter regenerates, thus producing a cash crop for the villagers and a splendid resource for the textile artist. In Africa, barkcloth is the apparel of both celebration and mourning. 45cm wide.

size price stock code

A4 (approx.) £4.99 DBK4R 50cm £7.99 DBK2R 1m £14.99 DBKR

Papyrus

Authentic handmade papyrus from Egypt. Strips are cut from the stem of the papyrus plant and laid perpendicular to each other in two layers. The natural juices of the papyrus ‘glue’ the strips together as they are pressed and dried between felts. Sold in 35cm x 46cm (approx) scrolls - perfect for calligraphy.

quantity price stock code

each £5.00 PSR

Bonding AgentsA selection of bonding agents for use with fabrics, papers and other materials. See also freezer paper on page 93 and CMC powder on page 29

BondawebAn extra strong, adhesive web which bonds one fabric to another when ironed. Excellent for appliqué, collage and 3D embroidery. Use to adhere fabric or paper to wood, ceramics, card-board and felt. The grease proof paper backing is useful for tracing designs.

size price per metre stock code

90cm wide £4.50 CB

SupermendThis fine powder cleanly and effectively sticks most fabric surfaces once it has been set by heat. Think of it as ‘Bondaweb’ powder - now think of all the advantages. You can build up a series of decorative layers quickly and easily. When you are not creating Textile Art it is also useful at home, for example; mending tears, hemming garments and curtains and attaching labels as well as adhering paper and card.

quantity price stock code

80gm £8.00 CPS

Pébéo Permanent Fabric GlueAllows decorated fabric items to be applied to card or wood. Also suitable for use on papers. Washable up to 40°C

quantity price stock code

100ml £3.75 EP3045

Wet Strength PaperTissutex Undyed

Tissutex is made from the long staple Abaca fibre which, despite its delicate appearance, has great wet strength - very similar to the paper used for tea bags. Unlike ordinary tissue paper, it can be glued, dyed or stitched into without disintegrating. The image above shows randomly dyed tissutex in bright Procion MX colours (see page 75). Laminated to itself or to other papers or fabrics, it can contain papers, threads or fibres or be layered in collage. Either weight can be marbled, tie-dyed or scrunched into textured paper which, when dried and surface treated, can be made to resemble leather and other surfaces.

Packs of A2 Tissutex (11gsm)/Tissutex Plus (23gsm):

type quantity price stock code

11gsm pack 5 £2.99 TXU5R 11gsm pack 10 £5.50 TXU1R 11gsm pack 25 £12.50 TXU2R 23gsm pack 5 £3.99 TXPU5R 23gsm pack 10 £7.50 TXPU1R 23gsm pack 25 £17.50 TXPU2R

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All about Paper CraftsBags with Paper & Stitch

Over 15 projects for making unusual bags from stitched, embossed, layered, woven and machined handmade paper. Every aspect of the bag making process is covered from construction to making your own papers through to embel-

lishments and unusual ideas for handles and clasps.

Hall £18.99 FB13100

Creating SketchBooks for Embroiderers and Textile Artists

Featuring sketchbooks of some of the world’s leading textile artists, this book helps make the most of scrapbook practice, assisting with the development of ideas, record keeping, experimentation and personal observations. Allow your scrapbook to evolve into a

work of art!

Greenless £18.99 FB19880

The Decorated PageCreate beautiful, richly mean-ingful journals, albums and scrapbooks from blank books. Using simple techniques, you’ll be able to create visual elements that enhance the written word and photographs - communicating the facts,

emotions, moods and stories. Make the pages come to life and tell the story - just as it was.

Diehn £12.95 FB20800

Paper in Three Dimensions Transform flat paper into 3d structures. This title covers papermaking basics, embossing or low-relief casting, paper sculpture, folding, papier mache, paper weaving and much more

Maurer-Mathison £12.99 FB41200

Paper, Metal and StitchInspirational and innovative title, concentrating on manipu-lating papers and metals with stitch and other techniques. Beautifully illustrated with over a hundred photographs, plus clear diagrams and detailed step-by-step instructions.

Grey/Wild £14.99 FB41520

Penland Book of Handmade BooksThe Penland School of Crafts in the US, offers innovative work-shops for exchanging ideas about materials, techniques and processes with influences from around the world. This striking volume includes the work of 10 book artists, all of whom have been instructors at

the school. Their essays and the galleries of their unique work plus the sections of ‘how to’, can only excite and provoke those intrigued by the art form. Enjoy each artist’s interpretation of ‘the book’.

Lark Books £11.99 FB41570

TissuesMulberry Colours Paper

Handmade in Thailand with charac-teristic, floating strands of fibre embedded throughout, Mulberry colours exude vibrancy and texture. These tissues have a pretty feathered edge

when torn. To create this, fold and dampen the edge before tearing. Sheet size A2, 25gsm.

Please note, light-weight papers will be folded when ordered in small quantities.

size price stock code

A2 £1.15 see chart

Handmade Papers from the PapershedA range of unique papers, handmade by families to support rural ethnic communities from Thailand, India, Nepal, Africa, Bangladesh and Egypt.

There are various weights and textures for any number of applications including layering, stitch, wrapping, collage, cardmaking, scrapbooking, origami, book making and more.

We have endeavoured to represent the papers as accurately as possible with colour charts and photography. We recommend the purchase of a swatch sample card to help you with your selection.

These exceptional handmade papers have unique qualities and variations in colour and texture will occur. We will try to match as closely as possible where more than one item is ordered.

Paper Swatch SamplesSwatches of papers to help you with your selection.

Light-weight Papers price stock code

Mulberry Natural/Banana £1.00 SAMPL5 Chhapri/Raindrop £1.00 SAMPL6 Mulberry Colours £1.00 SAMPL7 Silk Gauze/Tissutex £1.00 SAMPL8 Bundle all 4 Cards £3.50 SAMPLB

Mid-weight Papers price stock code

Cotton Chainstitch/Silk Rag £1.00 SAMPL10 Lokta/Jute papers £1.00 SAMPL11 Marble with Gold/Batik Lokta £1.00 SAMPL17 Natural Dye papers £1.00 SAMPL19 Bundle all 4 Cards £3.50 SAMPLC

Heavy-weight Papers price stock code

Marble, Animal, Barkcloth & Papyrus £1.00 SAMPL13 Suede/Leather Lokta £1.00 SAMPL14 Sloshy & Crocodile £1.00 SAMPL15 Bundle all 3 Cards £2.50 SAMPLD

Computer Printable price stock code

Swatch of each £1.00 SAMPL16

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papershed papersNatural Tissues Mulberry PaperHandmade in Thailand from tissue weight mulberry paper, with different natural inclusions. Perfect for a handmade project that calls for both natural ingre-dients and a delicate touch. Sheet size A2.

size price stock code

A2 £1.65 see chart

Silk Gauze PaperGossamer thin, translucent silky paper in generous 60cm x 75cm sheets. Ideal for wrapping a special gift or as a layering material for delicate collage and experimental textile art. Made in Bangladesh.

size price stock code

60cm x 75cm £3.50 see chart

Chhapri Tissue PaperThis delightful tissue (pictured right) is handmade in India using a screen made from hollow grass stems called a chhapri. This traditional method dates back to the 17th Century when the papers were used by the famous miniature painters of Rajasthan.

It is made from 100% recycled cotton and has a wispy deckled edge and lines from the chhapri running down its length. Due to the nature of this paper, there will be variations in colour. We will match sheets as closely as possible and recom-mend you order enough to complete your project. Approx. sheet size: 49cm x 71cm

size price stock code

49cm x 71cm £2.99 see chart

Raindrop PaperHandmade in Thailand, this lovely, partially trans-parent tissue is created by the water drop tech-nique. Sheet size 64cm x 47cm, 15gsm.

size price stock code

64cm x 47cm £1.65 see chart

Banana Paper*

Handmade in Thailand. Natural tones and texture characterize this exotic mulberry paper, highlighted by bold husks of banana fibre which enliven this lovely tissue. It combines well with Natural tissues, since the colour palette is similarly natural. Sheet size A2, 25gsm. Please note, light-weight papers will be folded when ordered in small quantities.

size price stock code

A2 £1.65 see chart

Please note:Light-weight papers will

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Colour & TextureMarbled PaperEach marbled acrylic paint design is completely unique. The dominant colour - green, blue, yellow and red, combines with swirls of other colour to enhance the design. Put a sheet in a picture frame for a unique work of art! Please note, the chart is only an indication of colour. Handmade in Nepal.

size price stock code

A2 £3.25 see chart

Marble with Gold Paper

Handmade in Bangladesh, this smooth, luxurious paper is ideal for covering books, albums and boxes or as an extravagant wrapping paper.

approx. size price stock code

56.5cm x 75cm £3.50 see chart

Jute Paper Handmade in Thailand, these 125gsm papers are made with fine strands of jute fibre. They are highly textured and very strong, making them perfect for stitch and for combining with fabric or other papers in multi-media textile art.

size price stock code

46cm x 64cm £1.65 see chart

Cotton Chainstitch Paper Made in Thailand and available in a choice of four colours, this soft paper is ideal for invitations and orders of service, seating plans and place settings where the decoration will be done by hand. This could take the form of further stitching, painted, stamped images or calligraphy.

size price stock code

46cm x 64cm £2.50 see chart

Silk Rag Paper Handmade in India from cotton, these softly coloured papers have floating strands of silk embedded into their pliable surface. They have the feel of fabric and will hold together well if stitched. Sheet size approx. 50cm x 70cm.

size price stock code

50cm x 70cm £2.50 see chart

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Jute Paper - forest green

Cotton Chainstitch Paper - cream

Silk Rag Paper - gold

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papershed papersCrocodile Paper

Handmade in Nepal. An amazing paper, heavily embossed to resemble a crocodile’s skin. The reverse side is like old fashioned smocking.

Both sides have enormous potential for stitch.

size price stock code

A3 £3.25 see chart

Animal Print Rag PaperHandmade in Thailand, these heavy rag papers are decorated using batik to resemble the coats of five different wild animals. They are perfect for ethnic projects and add a warm African feel to experimental textile art. They are also effective with light showing through them.

size price stock code

56cm x 80cm £3.50 see chart

Paper PacksPacks of hand cut papers for scrapbooking, collage, cardmaking and embroidery

Silk Gauze Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £8.75 SGP4R

Natural Tissues Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £4.25 MN4R

Banana Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £4.25 BP4R

Mulberry Colours Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £2.65 MP4R

Raindrop & Chhapri Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £5.80 CRT4R

Silk Rag & Cotton Chainstitch Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £7.50 IP4R

Jute Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £4.25 JP4R

Lokta Colours Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £6.25 NP4R

Animal Print Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £8.75 APP4R

Sloshy Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx.) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £7.50 NPT4R

Leather Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx.) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £7.50 NPL4R

Suede Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx.) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £7.50 NPS4R

Marble with Gold & Batik Lokta Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £7.50 MAP4R

Natural Dyed Lokta Paper PackAssorted pack of 5 x A4 (approx) sheets

quantity price stock code

each £7.50 NPV4R

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Lokta PapersLeather Effect Lokta PaperHandmade in Nepal. The surface of this Lokta paper has been laminated with a crinkled overlay to produce a paper than has the appearance of well used leather. In deep, rich tones, these 150gsm sheets exude elegance and have great potential for bookbinding, card making, lampshade making and textile crafts.

size price stock code

50cm x 70cm £2.99 see chart

Suede Effect Lokta PaperHandmade in Nepal. Soft and pliable, this richly dyed Lokta paper has been further over-dyed using a resist technique. The resulting paper resembles mottled, suede effect leather. Sheet size A2, 40gsm

size price stock code

A2 £2.99 see chart

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Sloshy Lokta Paper - heat haze

Batik Patterned Lokta Paper - jewel eyes

Natural Dyed Lokta Paper - carrot leaf pattern

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Lokta PapersSloshy Lokta PaperHandmade in Nepal. A light-weight natural Lokta base that has three different coloured pulps ‘sloshed’ over its surface, leaving a trail of intermin-gled colours. The potential for stitch, book covers and card craft is unlimited. Pictured right and on page 104.

size price stock code

A2 £2.99 see chart

Batik Patterned Lokta PaperThese brightly coloured Lokta sheets have been patterned using batik. They will bring colour and vibrancy to any papercraft project. Sheet size approx. A2, handmade for us in Kathmandu. Pictured right and on page 104.

size price stock code

A2 approx. £2.99 see chart

Lokta Colours Handmade in Nepal from a community enterprise whose central aim is to further the economic and physical health of its workers. Lokta paper is acid-free and immensely durable, with a characteristic sheen and texture. No trees are destroyed in its making, since the Daphne bush regenerates after stripping. Bright, vibrant colours and slightly lumpy surface texture are the hallmarks of this familiar paper. Sheet size 56cm x 76cm, 200gsm.

size price stock code

51cm x 76cm £2.50 see chart

Natural Dyed Lokta PaperHandmade in Nepal this medium weight Lokta paper is dyed using natural dyes and patterned with carrot or fern leaves. 20gsm. Approximate sheet size A2. Pictured right and on page 104.

item price stock code

fern leaf pattern £2.99 NPVF colour carrot leaf pattern £2.99 NPVC colour

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Colour ChartsWe have created colour charts for all our colour products and although we have endeavoured to present them as accurately as possible, they are only as accurate as the printing process will allow.

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Handmade Albums & JournalsHandmade Classic JournalThis distinctive journal (pictured right) has 50 pages of 21.5cm x 28cm natural Lokta paper, pre-hole punched and kept in place by 3 screw posts. By removing the paper and running it through a laser or inkjet printer, you can create a unique computer printed scrapbook, photo album or keepsake. Available in a choice of 6 colours

quantity price stock code

each £19.99 see chart

The Big ScrapbookThis oversized journal (pictured below) is begging to be filled with stories or memories. Use as a scrapbook or photo album and cherish its contents forever! Inside are 24 natural Lokta, acid-free pages with deckled edges. The sturdy cover is covered natural coloured lokta paper. Size 34cm x 38cm with 3 screw posts so that you can add and remove pages with ease.

quantity price stock code

each £28.99 MJR3

Boxed AlbumsBoxed albums (below) 28cm x 23cm with 24 natural lokta pages. The boxes are made of a sturdy cardboard covered in handmade Lokta paper and the albums are bound together with a ribbon to easily remove and add new pages. Choice of 2 covers; natural Lokta or natural Lokta with dried leaves and flowers embedded in the surface. Please note, variations may occur due to the nature of these handmade products

quantity price stock code

natural £27.50 BNAR floral £29.50 BFAR

Small Floral Album

This charming album features dried leaves and flowers embedded in the handmade Lokta paper cover. It is 21.5cm x 14cm and contains 24 natural Lokta paper pages.

quantity price stock code

each £10.95 SFAR

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Scrap BookingExperiment with ribbons, skeleton leaves, petals and translucent tissues to personalise your pages. The Mulberry tissues offer colour and texture and tear to a feathered edge - simply fold, dampen and pull apart!

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papershed papersPrintable PapersPrintable Lokta Paper - ColouredHandmade in Nepal. The smooth, yet slightly textured surface is perfect for any item you wish to design and print on your inkjet or laser printer. In a range of delicious ice-cream colours, the Lilac Haze and Cranberry Haze incorporate wisps of complimentary fibres running throughout.

quantity price stock code

25 x A4 sheets £9.99 NPCP colour

Printable Papers SamplesA swatch of each of the Lokta printable papers designed to give you confidence in selecting colours and textures

quantity price stock code

each £1.00 SAMPL16

Printable Lokta Paper - Natural

Natural Lokta paper, calendered for home printing, handmade in Kathmandu, Nepal.

quantity price stock code

25 x A4 sheets £9.99 NPCPR1

Lokta with Inclusions Printable Paper

Packs of 25 Lokta paper sheets with a variety of inclusions (the Festival has reflective metallic strands running throughout). The A4 sheets have been calendered for home printing and are handmade in Kathmandu, Nepal

item price stock code

Hemp pack £9.99 NPCPR2 Festival pack £13.99 NPCPR3 Grass pack £9.99 NPCPR4 Jute pack £9.99 NPCPR5

Mixed Pack of Printable Papers

This handmade paper pack includes 12 sheets of coloured computer printable papers, 2 each of the Lokta with inclusions plus 5 sheets of Natural Lokta Paper (see left)

quantity price stock code

25 sheets £9.99 NPCPR

Natural Lokta Card BlanksCard blanks for creating special greeting cards and place cards and suitable for use with C6 enve-lopes. Approx. size 15.5cm x 10.5cm

quantity price stock code

25 A6 cards £4.99 NPCC 25 A6 folded cards £7.99 NPCF

Natural Lokta EnvelopesPacks of 25 to compliment natural Lokta paper

quantity price stock code

DL (23x10cm) £8.99 NPEDR C5 (22.5x15cm) £9.99 NPER C6 (16x10.5cm) £5.99 NPECR

Calendered Chhapri Paper

Mid-weight paper handmade in India using a screen made from hollow grass stems called a chhapri. It is made today as it was in the 17th century for the famous miniature painters of Rajasthan and still made in the same village at the same mill. It can be burnished to make a painting surface with pigment paint (not water colour) and powdered semi-precious stones such as Lapis Lazuli were used (see our primary range of pigments for painters and calligraphers on page 92).

This 100% recycled cotton paper has one side coloured as per the chart below and the other undyed and still textured from the screen. Both sides are treated with size to help prevent ink from bleeding into the fibres. Due to the nature of this paper, there will be variations in colour and we will endeavour to match sheets as closely as possible. We therefore recommend you order enough to complete your project. Approximate sheet size: A5

quantity price stock code

5 x A5 (approx) £12.00 CCCR colour

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Glass Painting Explorer PackThis pack, pictured left, includes a selection of 5 glass pieces, Deka Cristal x 3 (colours vary), Bamboo Chinese Brush

item price stock code

pack £18.50 X06

Deka CristalA water-based transparent paint for painting on glass, ceramics, wood, paper, cardboard, stone, plaster, metal, foil and more. With its high gloss and durability this paint is also lightfast and water resistant. Colours can be diluted with water by up to 5% to create further shades and brushes clean easily under running water. The paint is also suit-able for airbrushing and dipping. May be heat hardened for 30 minutes in a 170°C oven.

quantity price stock code

25ml £3.10 ED750/colour

Deka Paste Outliners The outliner is used to define the borders and give a stained glass effect to the work

quantity price stock code

25gm tube £3.60 ED7colour

Deka TransparentA solvent-based transparent high gloss paint for creative work on glass, wood, metal, ceramic, acrylic, plaster, metal foils, stone, modelling and much more. The clear bright colours have good lightfastness and can be heat hardened. To heat harden, leave to dry for 3 days, place in a cold oven and then heat to 100-120°C. After 30 minutes, turn off oven and leave item to cool.

This product is not recommended for children. Do not inhale paint vapour, use in ventilated areas.

quantity price stock code

20ml £3.65 ED706/colour 125ml £11.00 ED707/colour

Deka Thinner Use to dilute colours and clean brushesquantity price stock code

20ml £2.85 ED7067/02-98 125ml £6.50 ED7077/02-98

Deka Colourless Extender Make paint go further without loss of colourquantity price stock code

20ml £3.65 ED706/02-00 125ml £11.00 ED707/ 02-00

Glass BoxesGlass Boxes packs of 6Attractive trinket boxes, 5cm diameter. Sold in packs of 6. Buy 10 packs and save 10%!

item price stock code

Hexagonal £11.10 EGB6 Square £11.10 EGB4

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glass paintingGlass PiecesThese glass pieces have a 2.7mm drilled hole in them so that they can be suspended. They are 2mm thick and have ground edges for safety. They can be purchased individually or you can save 10% when you buy 10 or more of one shape

Rectangle size price stock code

130 x 93mm £2.00 EG410 58 x 48mm £2.00 EG405

Star size price stock code

95 x 95mm £2.00 EG600

Crescent Moon size price stock code 90 x 42mm £2.00 EG500

Eggsize price stock code

98 x 68mm £2.00 EG308 75 x 50mm £2.00 EG307 60 x 46mm £2.00 EG306

Heartsize price stock code

100 x 90mm £2.00 EG200

Circlesize price stock code

80mm £2.00 EG108 100mm £2.00 EG110 130mm £2.00 EG130

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shape & save 10% - offer includes glass box packs