meet in Dye Lab, A31 + attendance
preparing yarn for dyeing
dyeing protein fibers with ProChemical acid dyes
dye lab safety and cleanliness policy
instructional materials can be found here
groups of 2-4 students are assigned colors + each group signs up for dye time
homework:
BUY KITCHEN GLOVES, WEAR OLD CLOTHES THAT CAN GET DIRTY
*each group dyes 4 assigned colors, 1 skein per color (if DOS is not specified, students decide)
*proportions calculator
*dyed skeins must be brought to class in Studio A the following class period dry and labeled
*legible labels: weight of fiber + assigned color proportions, permanent marker and fabric tape
watch history of dyes , a brief history of the invention of modern color
extras:
Adobe Color, great place to explore color combinations
Digital Tool for mixing colors, trycolors.com
Color Theory Basics
How to Not Suck at Color – 5 color theory tips every designer should know
Cochineal Red: The Art History of a Color