Jacquard Acid Dye Teal 8 oz Jar — Vibrant Powder Dye for Wool, Silk & Nylon, Self-Leveling Full Coverage

Designed for artists, fibre enthusiasts, and costume makers, Jacquard Acid Dye delivers bright, even colour on wool, silk, alpaca, feathers, fur and nylon. This 8 oz jar gives you a stable powder that dissolves into a dye bath or stock solution; when the dye bath is acidified with vinegar or citric acid it bonds to the fibres for permanent, wash-fast colour. The self-leveling formula minimizes streaking and encourages consistent coverage for immersion dyeing, yarn dyeing, and fabric painting.

How do I mix and apply Jacquard Acid Dye for best results?

Prepare a hot dye bath and dissolve the powder completely before adding pre-wetted fibres. Heat water to about 180°F (80°C), stir in dye until uniform, then add your wet material and finally the acid to fix the colour. Maintain gentle movement to avoid uneven patches.

• Use 180°F (80°C) water for immersion dyeing.
• Add vinegar or citric acid after fabric goes into the bath to fix dye.
• Pre-soak fibres to allow even penetration.
• Test a swatch to confirm shade and strength before full projects.

Which materials take this teal acid dye the best?

Acid dyes bond strongly to protein fibres and nylon, producing the richest and most reliable results on wool, silk, alpaca, feathers, and synthetic nylons. Materials without protein content—like cotton—will not accept an acid dye without pre-treatment or a different dye class.

• Excellent: wool, silk, alpaca, fur, feathers.
• Good for synthetics: nylon garments and cosplay wigs.
• Not suitable: untreated cellulose fibres (cotton, linen) without modifiers.
• Works for yarn, garments, trims, and accessories when heat-fixed.

Can I use this dye for painting, screen printing, or specialty techniques?

Yes. Jacquard Acid Dye can be adapted for surface techniques: mix with a thickener for screen printing or create a concentrated solution for silk painting. For painted silk, steam setting is required to lock in the colour.

• Thickened mixes suitable for screen printing and hand application.
• Concentrated solutions work well for silk painting and fine detail.
• Steam-set painted silk to permanently fix colour.
• Stock solutions are shelf-stable for repeat use.

How do I control shade intensity and ensure even coverage?

Shade is controlled by the dye-to-water ratio and exposure time; more dye and less water yields deeper colour, while diluting the dye gives pastels. Keep fibres moving in the bath and follow recommended amounts on the technical sheet to avoid over-saturation or patchiness.

• Increase dye concentration for darker teal; decrease for lighter tones.
• Stir or gently agitate fabrics to prevent pooling.
• Perform a test swatch to verify the final shade.
• Reheat stored solutions if pigment settles before reuse.

Who is this for: Jacquard Acid Dye Teal is ideal for fibre artists, hand-dyers, textile students, and cosplay creators who need bold, even colour on protein and nylon fibres. If you work with yarns, scarves, costumes, or specialty textiles and require a dye that delivers reliable, bright teal with options for immersion, painting, or printing, this 8 oz jar provides a versatile, studio-ready supply.