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An unlimited color palette can be mixed with Procion MX fiber reactive dyes. Measured quantities of specific colors yield predictable new colors. These color formulas or recipes are suggestions for color.

The variables of fiber type and processing, water purity, temperature and freshness of chemical assistants can dramatically vary the dyed results. Always run dye tests, observe and record results before any major dye run.

The following color recipes are shown in two measurements—teaspoons and parts. The teaspoon measurements are for one pound of fiber. For convenience you can use the parts measurements to mix other quantities of dye. Reduce or expand the recipe proportionally to match the weight of the fiber.

Desired Color Mix Teaspoons Parts
Daffodil 004 Lemon Yellow
010 Bright Golden Yellow
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
1 part
Goldenrod 004 Lemon Yellow
020 Brilliant Orange
4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
16 parts
1 part
Wheat 010 Bright Golden Yellow
128 Warm Black
2 1/4 tsp.
1/8 tsp.
18 parts
1 part
Pea Green 010 Bright Golden Yellow
072 Medium Blue
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
1 part
Apricot 010 Bright Golden Yellow
020 Brilliant Orange
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
1 part
Peach 016 Rust Orange 1 1/2 tsp. 6 parts
Harvest Orange 010 Bright Golden Yellow
020 Brilliant Orange
128 Warm Black
2 1/4 tsp.
1 1/8 tsp.
1/8 tsp.
18 parts
9 parts
1 part
Salmon 020 Brilliant Orange
128 Warm Black
2 1/4 tsp.
1/8 tsp.
18 parts
1 part
Tangerine 010 Bright Golden Yellow
030 Fire Engine Red
2 3/4 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
11 parts
6 parts
Red Orange 010 Bright Golden Yellow
032 Carmine Red
2 3/4 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
11 parts
6 parts
Coral 030 Fire Engine Red
128 Warm Black
2 1/4 tsp.
1/16 tsp.
9 parts
tone with
Antique Rose 030 Fire Engine Red
128 Warm Black
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
1 part
Rose 032 Carmine Red
010 Bright Golden Yellow
2 3/4 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
11 parts
6 parts
Burnt Orange 010 Bright Golden Yellow
030 Fire Engine Red
128 Warm Black
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
9 parts
1 part
Chinese Red 032 Carmine Red
010 Bright Golden Yellow
4 1/2 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
2 parts
1 part
Bubble Gum Pink 040 Fuchsia 2 1/4 tsp. 1 part
Dark Pink 034 Magenta
072 Medium Blue
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
1 part
Hot Pink 040 Fuchsia
3 tsp. 1 part
Mauve 126 Brown Rose
1 1/2 tsp. 6 parts
Berry Sorbet 040 Fuchsia
068 Turquoise
128 Warm Black
1 1/2 tsp.
3/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
6 parts
3 parts
1 part
Orchid 040 Fuchsia
068 Turquoise
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Plum 040 Fuchsia
072 Medium Blue
3 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
2 parts
1 part
Deep Purple 040 Fuchsia
070 Cerulean Blue
3 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
2 parts
1 part
Lavender 072 Medium Blue
030 Fire Engine Red
2 1/4 tsp.
1 tsp.
9 parts
4 parts
Amethyst 034 Magenta
070 Cerulean Blue
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Maroon 032 Carmine Red
078 Navy
3 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
2 parts
1 part
Purple Violet 040 Fuchsia
070 Cerulean Blue
4 1/2 tsp.
4 1/2 tsp.
9 parts
9 parts
Blue Violet 078 Navy
032 Carmine Red
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Red Violet 078 Navy
040 Fuchsia
076 Cobalt Blue
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
1 part
Pansy Purple 078 Navy
040 Fuchsia
2 1/4 tsp.
1 1/4 tsp.
9 parts
5 parts
Periwinkle 078 Navy
040 Fuchsia
076 Cobalt Blue
2 1/4 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
9 parts
4 parts
4 parts
Sapphire Blue 040 Fuchsia
078 Navy
2 1/2 tsp.
2 1/2 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Ultramarine 126 Brown Rose
078 Navy
2 1/2 tsp.
2 1/2 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Heritage Blue 072 Medium Blue
128 Warm Black
3 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
2 parts
1 part
Powder Blue 078 Navy
128 Warm Black
1 1/2 tsp.
3/4 tsp.
2 parts
1 part
French Blue 076 Cobalt Blue
128 Warm Black
1 1/2 tsp.
1/8 tsp.
12 parts
1 part
Sky Blue 072 Medium Blue
128 Warm Black
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
1 part
Mountain 070 Cerulean Blue
128 Warm Black
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
1 part
Chicory Blue 072 Medium Blue
078 Navy
1 1/2 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Postman Blue 076 Cobalt Blue
078 Navy
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Prussian Blue 070 Cerulean Blue
078 Navy
5 tsp.
5 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Confederate Blue 068 Turquoise
020 Brilliant Orange
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
1 part
Sea Foam 070 Cerulean Blue
016 Rust Orange
1 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
4 parts
1 part
Blue Mist 068 Turquoise
016 Rust Orange
2 1/4 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
9 parts
1 part
New Aqua 068 Turquoise
004 Lemon Yellow
128 Warm Black
2 1/2 tsp.
1/2 tsp.
1/2 tsp.
5 parts
1 part
1 part
Blue Spruce 004 Lemon Yellow
076 Cobalt Blue
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Teal 078 Navy
004 Lemon Yellow
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Jade 004 Lemon Yellow
070 Cerulean Blue
072 Medium Blue
4 1/2 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
9 parts
5 parts
5 parts
Yellow Green 004 Lemon Yellow
072 Medium Blue
2 1/4 tsp.
1/8 tsp.
18 parts
1 part
Chartreuse 004 Lemon Yellow
072 Medium Blue
4 tsp.
1/16 tsp.
64 parts
1 part
Vermillion Green 068 Turquoise
010 Bright Golden Yellow
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Lime Green 004 Lemon Yellow
068 Turquoise
2 3/4 tsp.
1 1/8 tsp.
22 parts
9 parts
Spring Green 004 Lemon Yellow
068 Turquoise
072 Medium Blue
6 1/2 tsp.
5 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
13 parts
10 parts
3 parts
Shamrock 004 Lemon Yellow
068 Turquoise
072 Medium Blue
5 tsp.
5 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
20 parts
20 parts
9 parts
Fern Green 004 Lemon Yellow
076 Cobalt Blue
2 3/4 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
11 parts
6 parts
Sage 016 Rust Orange
070 Cerulean Blue
1 1/2 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Fatique Green 016 Rust Orange
070 Cerulean Blue
4 tsp.
4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Avocado 004 Lemon Yellow
078 Navy
3 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
2 parts
1 part
Artichoke 016 Rust Orange
068 Turquoise
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Khaki 016 Rust Orange
068 Turquoise
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Desert Green 016 Rust Orange
072 Medium Blue
1 1/2 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Olive 016 Rust Orange
072 Medium Blue
4 tsp.
4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Brown Sienna 004 Lemon Yellow
072 Medium Blue
020 Brilliant Orange
3 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
2 parts
1 part
1 part
Pottery 016 Rust Orange
126 Brown Rose
3 1/2 tsp.
1 1/8 tsp.
28 parts
9 parts
Terra Cotta 016 Rust Orange
124 Burgundy
3 1/2 tsp.
1 1/8 tsp.
28 parts
9 parts
Flesh 016 Rust Orange
124 Burgundy
1/2 tsp.
1/2 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Red Earth 126 Brown Rose
128 Warm Black
020 Brilliant Orange
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
1 part
Indian Red 124 Burgundy
030 Fire Engine Red
2 1/4 tsp.
2 1/4 tsp.
1 part
1 part
Cerise 032 Carmine Red
072 Medium Blue
3 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.
2 parts
1 part
Dark Gray 150 Jet Black 12 tsp. 1 part
Charcoal 150 Jet Black 24 tsp. 1 part

Note: You may notice that there are several recipes that have the same constituent colors and the same parts measurments but different teaspoon measurements. This is because when dye concentrations are increased in the dye bath, there is often a color shift.

Note: Small quantities of dye can be measured easily from a stock solution of 1 teaspoon of dye powder dissolved in 1/2 cup water. Use the following chart:

1 tsp. dry dye powder = 1/2 cup (24 tsp.) stock solution
1/2 tsp. dry dye powder = 1/4 cup stock solution
1/4 tsp. dry dye powder = 6 tsp. stock solution
1/8 tsp. dry dye powder = 3 tsp. stock solution
1/16 tsp. dry dye powder = 1 1/2 tsp. stock solution

Tie Dye Kit

Using pre-measured Procion MX Dye this kit contains everything needed to dye up to 15 t-shirts.

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Funky Groovy Tie Dye Kit

This kit is a sure fire way to have a good time! Dyes up to 5 t-shirts.

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Soda Ash

Soda Ash is necessary to set Procion MX Dyes.

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Synthrapol

Synthrapol is a mild soap specifically made for removing excess dye so that dried articles may be washed with other laundry.

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Sodium Alginate SH

Sodium Alginate SH is the most desirable dye thickener when dyeing cotton and other cellulose fibers.

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Sodium Alginate F

Sodium Alginate SH is the most desirable thickener when dyeing silk & synthetics.

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Urea

Urea is used to keep the fiber damp longer allowing a greater reaction time for the dye.

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Calgon

Calgon is a water softener which neutralizes metallic ions in tap water, allowing for a deeper, more even dying.

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Tie Dye to Dye For & Batik You Can't Resist

Step by step instructions for beginning and advanced tie dye and beginning batik.

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Silk Connection

A huge, ever changing selection of silk yardage & scarves you'll find nowhere else, at prices you'll find nowhere else.

Also cotton yardage, ties, silk hoops, cotton umbrella blanks, remnants, and more.

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Vertical Fabric Steamer

This heavy duty, all stainless steel fabric steamer can steam fabric up to 54" wide.

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Stove Top Steamer

This easy to use, all stainless steel stove top fabric steamer steams fabric up to 36" wide.

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Tulip Wood Stretchers

Quickly & easily removes dye and inks from skin.

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Tie Dye: Horizontal Bands

by Noelle Faulkner

Use Procion MX Dyes for this easy to do tie dye pattern.

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Tie Dye: Horizontal Bands

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A tie dye classic! It looks challenging but it’s really quite simple.

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Tie Dye: Horizontal Bands

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Here's the tying technique for creating a rounded yoke tie dyed t-shirt.

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Tie Dye: Horizontal Bands

by Noelle Faulkner

This is a very easy way to get a cool effect. Use it alone or in combination with other folds.

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Tie Dye: Horizontal Bands

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How to create a tie dyed heart t-shirt using Procion MX Dyes.

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