The In Colors List for 2006
All dye formulas
use PRO Chem dyes and are listed in this order:
R magenta 338
O orange 233
Y
yellow 119
B blue 490
B black 672
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Pinky red CG2002
Makes an unexpected combo with CG2005 red. Use 1/2 cup. |
R 1/2 B 1/128 B 1/32 |
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Dark Brown CG2013
A nice rich brown. |
R 1/8 O – Y 1/4 B 1/32 + 1/64 B 1/64 |
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Beige CG2001 Use 1/4 cup
A great warm light background using ¼ cup of dye on ½ yard. This color dulls as you cook it. |
R 1/64 + 1/128 O – Y 1/8 B - B 1/64 + 1/128 |
½ cup ¼ cup |
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Dark Green CG2006 |
R 1/128 + 1/32 O – Y 1/4 B 1/8 B 1/32 |
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Lime Green 9A-Pea Soup from Dyeing by the Numbers by Cindi Gay
A fun zippy color – be sure to cook it completely so all the yellow gets absorbed.
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R 1/64 O – Y 1/8 B 1/64 B - |
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Turquoise 12B-Retro Turquoise over oatmeal from Dyeing by the Numbers by Cindi Gay |
R ¼ tsp. premix O – Y 1/32 B 1/16 + 1/32 B 1/128 |
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Blue CG2007
A soft grayed blue that you will use way beyond 2006. |
R 1/64 O 1/128 Y 1/128 B 1/32 B 1/128 |
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Purple 108 Horsemint from Beautiful Wool by Laurice Heath
This soft dulled and grayed purple is easy to use in any rug. |
R 1/8 O – Y 1/32 B 1/32 B 1/8
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½ cup 1 oz. |
This is a copy of the handout I pass out at workshops. Wool samples are available in the classroom for the student to attach to this sheet. To use these formulas use the "Recipe Testing" section in Dyeing by the Numbers to dye up a small sample. This card with wool samples attached are available to everyone on the Supply page.
Copyright © 2006 by Cindi Gay. All rights reserved.
Revised: 02/03/08.