Dyes

 
 

This section is about the dyes used in making pysanky–the types that are available, how to prepare and and store them. For information about dyeing techniques, please go to that section.

Prior to 1828, the only dyes available were natural ones, those derived from plants, animals or minerals.  Most pysanka dyes were botanical in nature, but pysankarky did utilize cochineal (from scale insects) and some other animal products. Industrial production of aniline dyes did not become possible until 1956, when William Henry Perkin discovered mauve dye.  Even so, most pysanka makers continued to use natural dyes until the 1950s.

This section is structured thusly:


Types of Dyes

        Natural Dyes

            Botanical

            Insect

            Taras Horodetsky   

        Chemical (Industrial) Dyes

                Crepe Paper Dyes

                Aniline (Acid) Dyes

                        Suppliers

                        History and Chemistry

                        Commercially Available Pysanka Dyes

                                Surma Dyes

                                UGS Dyes

                                EggCessories Dyes

                                Pysanky Showcase Dyes

                                Wax Art Supply Dyes

                                Ukrainian Pysanka Dyes

                        Fabric (Acid) Dyes

                                Jacquard Acid Dyes

                                Dharma Acid Dyes

                                Cushing Dyes

                                Ukrainian Wool Dyes


Working With Dyes

        Mixing and Storing Dyes

                Preparing Dyes

                Storing Dyes

                Containers for Dyes

                Maintenance of Dyes

                Dye Problems and Their Solutions

        Creating New Dyes

                Creating Pastel Dyes

                Creating Custom Colors (Color Theory)

                            Recipes

                                    Tym’s Spot Dye Recipes

                                    My Dye Recipes

                                    EP Dye Recipes

                                    Layering Recipes

        Preparing Natural Dyes

                General Principles

                Indigo

                Cochineal

                Madder

                Brazilwood

                Henna

                Onion Skins



Dye Color Ranges

                Yellow

                Orange

                Pink

                Red

                Blue

                Green

                Purple

                Brown

                Black




NOTE: This section of the site is a work in progress, and not all of the linked pages may contain actual information.






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