*New* Dharma Dye Coop (8/27)

[ravingcutie]

Well, we seem to have a lot of interest going for another dye coop. I'd be happy to conduct a coop for Dharma Trading company acid dyes (they're Jaquard brand). These were the ones we did last time, and I really enjoy them.

Here's the info:
The 1/2oz. size is normally $4.95, if we order 10 or more they become $3.95.

I prefer to order mine by the 8oz size and split it. Except for the most expensive colors, this is usually much cheaper! (And you get more for the money.)

Post what colors you would like to order, and what size. If you're willing to split a larger size with someone, put that in your post too. I'll keep a spreadsheet of info going on who has ordered what. If several people order the same colors in the small size, I'll post to see if you all would like to split the larger size, along with the cost.

We'll split the shipping to me (last time it was $1.60 per order) and I will ship to you however you prefer. As far as splitting goes, we can order plastic canisters for an additional $0.50.

[cozystitches]

I would like to do this, but I first have some questions....

With this dye can you use it in the same manner as doing KA dyeing?

Where are you located, so I can figure "possible" shipping from you to me?

When would the order be placed?


Thanks! :)
tammy

[Meredith]

Here's the link:

http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1344-AA.shtml

[Nada]

For those who want the link: http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1344-AA.shtml

I am interested in: 631 Teal, 615 Periwinkle, 601 Sun Yellow, 638 Silver, 619 Crimson. I only want the smallest size they offer but might be willing to take more if it's more cost effective.

Nada :)

[baabaasheeshee]

I checked out the link and these are the colors I'd like to get. IF someone wants to split them I would love that, it would be much more cost effective that way. BUt i will do 1/2oz if that is all I can get.
604 burnt orange, 605 pumpkin orange, 613 purple, 622 saphirre blue, 625 royal blue, 626 navy, 629 emerald, 630 spruce, 636 golden ochre, 635 brown, 636 olive green, 632 chestnut, 600 ecru, 610 burgandy, 633 aztec gold, 638 silver, 609 bright scarlet, 631 teal, 615, periwinkle, 601 sun yellow, 619 crimson

[ravingcutie]

Miss Tammy,

Time: I can either place the order this coming Wednesday(9/1) or a week from Tuesday (9/7). I'm out of town Thurs through Monday for SIL's wedding. If we have tighter time restrictions I might be able to place while I'm there, but would prefer not to.

My zip code is 50311 (Des Moines, IA) First Class shipping was about $2 per order, last time. If you have a large order, it will be more. Priority is $3.85. You can calculate at UPS or USPS sites.

Finally, it works the same as KA dyeing. Both for painting & pot method. You'll want to use separate pots/pans for the acid dyes than the ones you use for food, though. I had like 4 extra stainless steel pots around (from my wedding 2 1/2 yrs ago) that I don't use, so they're now on "dye duty". I'll try to dig up a link to a good dye article I found on using the acid dyes.

The dyes last a long time! I used 1/2t. to make up a dye solution (My solution is 1/2t, to 2C of water & I further dilute it while dyeing), and dyed about 6oz of Fisherman's with it - with some leftover. You can make up your dye solution & store it for a long time (year +). Mine is in a cleaned out salsa jar at the moment. Then it's really handy for next time. The only other thing you need is vinegar.

The acid dyes exhaust really well, in like 1/4 of the time it takes to exhaust KA or Wiltons. It always runs clear, too. I really like using them. I think they bleed less, too!

[Meredith]

Ok here is what I want:

pumpkin orange
sun yellow
bright scarlet
grey
brown
purple
lilac
golden ochre
olive green
brilliant blue
royal blue

Ok.... that is all for now. I will do whatever is best for everyone else.

[pb_and_j]

These are the colors I am interested in:
601 Sun Yellow
619 Crimson
622 Sapphire Blue
621 Sky Blue
638 Silver
613 Purple
615 Periwinkle
624 Turquoise
630 Spruce
604 Burnt Orange
610 Burgandy
620 Hot Fuscia
607 Salmon
608 Pink
637 Gunmetal

I'll split colors or take the smaller containers.

[baabaasheeshee]

you got it mama!

[pb_and_j]

I just want to add that I am going out of town tomorrow night and will return on Sept 9. I will have internet access so there shouldn't be a problem w/ me keeping on top of this and paying. But if I seem slow or anything, please chalk it up to my parents' slow internet connection!

[ravingcutie]

I'm going to get my Buttinski in gear & get the spreadsheet going. Then I'll post the split numbers & we'll decide sizes, etc. from there!

Still deciding what I want.....aaaaaacccckkk! I need them all! :faint

[ravingcutie]

Here are the ones we have multiple orders of:

Sun Yellow - 4
Scarlet - 2
Burgundy - 2
Purple - 2
Periwinkle - 3
Crimson - 3
Sapphire Blue -2
Emerald - 2
Spruce - 2
Teal - 2
Chestnut - 2
Brown - 2
Silver Grey - 3

[ravingcutie]

Let me know if you would like to split. I may be ordering Scarlet (3), Emerald (3) and sky blue (3) but still haven't decided. The number in parens would be the number ordered. I'd like to spit, if possible.

[baabaasheeshee]

I am all for splitting in whatever way works best for everyone. especially considering that if we asplit we can get at least 2-3 times the dyes for such a small increase in price

[ravingcutie]

If you can swing the few extra $ the split is a much better deal!

[baabaasheeshee]

i agree!

[pb_and_j]

I would rather split containers, but will take whatever. :D

[Lavenderlane]

Ooh- I want some!

I'd like:
Sapphire Blue
Spruce
Sun Yellow
Crimson
Black
Brown
Royal Blue

I would like split containers preferably, but will take 1/2 oz if I'm the only one getting a color.

[JustLookin]

rethinking what I was thinking.

[MosaicMoonMama]

Just wanted to nose in and say that I have tried a LOT of their colors and love most of them, however, I had to add blue to get the navy to be navy and not purple, and the chestnut was NOT chestnut--it was some icky, purplish, sort of puky color. For chestnut, I would just get their regular brown (nice color!) and add some red. 8)

[JustLookin]

Just wanted to nose in and say that I have tried a LOT of their colors and love most of them, however, I had to add blue to get the navy to be navy and not purple, and the chestnut was NOT chestnut--it was some icky, purplish, sort of puky color. For chestnut, I would just get their regular brown (nice color!) and add some red. 8)

uhh ohh, i think i need to rethink.

[ravingcutie]

That's good to know, Morwenna! I've had really good luck with their colors but I only own Pumpkin Orange, Periwinkle and Salmon.

[baabaasheeshee]

okay, thanks for the tips Morwenna.
I am gonna take chestnut off my list please!

[Meredith]

Good to know. Thanks Morwenna! I am going to have to amend my order.

[Meredith]

I went ahead and sticky-d this and then will unstick it once it closes.

When are we ordering?

Has anyone used pumpkin orange? is it a true pumpkin, or does it need to be doctored up any?

TIA! I am needing to get some pumpkin colors dyed up, and wanted to get the dyes ordered.

[ravingcutie]

Go look at the Harvest Pumpkin in the gallery. It's dyed pumpkin orange. It's pretty close - a yellowy orange. You could get it darker if you wanted, mine is on the lighter side.

Tell me when you want to order. I'll figure totals...

[Meredith]

Ok... I was wondering if that was what you used.

Thanks so much!

Can we order by the end of the week into the weekend?

[cassdarrow]

:juggle

[MosaicMoonMama]

The pumpkin orange is a really nice muted orange. Definitely not your bright, rainbow-y orange. I really like it.

Salmon and periwinkle were good too....the only one I absolutely hated was the "chestnut" and maybe they made a mistake? I have tried most of their colors :pezfrog Psst--stay away from the chartreuse--unless you need a little light in the middle of the night to change your baby by! :two

[JustLookin]

so what would be a good borwn to use for a fall themed soaker? I was thinking a dark brown and I want it to be true brown.

[MosaicMoonMama]

I just did some really pretty brown--I just used their "brown" but I added a litte bit of red for warmth. It's a nice, rich color :D

[JustLookin]

I just did some really pretty brown--I just used their "brown" but I added a litte bit of red for warmth. It's a nice, rich color :D

you know what color would be perfect for the pants I want to make? The brown in your mocha pants... Is that the brown you are talking about? Very earthy.

Im going to make a friend's son some fall pants for his birthday(he was a thanksgiving baby) and I am going to do brown, red, orange, and cream(natural wool). And *try* to embellish with a pumpkin or cornucopia

[cassdarrow]

er, never mind. I decided I would DIE if I had to wait :brow

[Lauira]

I want in too! I am up for whatever colors, so I would be happy to fill out where it may be needed. (As long as I don't have to buy a bunch of brown or something! LOL!) I would love to try some of a bunch of colors!

[baabaasheeshee]

so when are we looking to order?
I can't wait.
I am willing to add colors if we need another person on board for any particular color to get a larger quantity, kwim?

keep me posted, kris

[ravingcutie]

Sorry, just got back! We can order at any time

Laura, give me an idea of what you want. Most of the colors have at least 2 people ordering!

[cassdarrow]

I can help fill in on some larger quantity orders. I just got the basics last tiem.

[pb_and_j]

Let's order soon! I have Paypal burning a hole in my virtual pocket. ;)

[ravingcutie]

I'm thinking Thurs. afternoon or Friday morning. I have to go and clean my bathroom, because I have company coming and then I'll post the color stats!

[ravingcutie]

Colors that have just 1 request:
burnt or.
pumpkin or.
pink
salmon
hot fuscia
sky blue
turquoise
navy b.
aztec gold
olive
gold ochre
gun metal
jet black

[ravingcutie]

Colors w/ 2 requests (these are better candidates for splitting)

scarlet
burgundy
royal b
spruce
teal
brown

The other colors have 3+ (or no) requests.

[ravingcutie]

Per my records, everyone has removed their request for Chestnut - correct? If not, let me know.

These are the colors I'm planning to split (3+ requests):

yellow sun - 5
peri - 3
crimson - 5
sapphire b -4
emerald - 4
silver grey - 3
purple - 3

[pb_and_j]

Just checking in... we're leaving tonight to go back to CA so I won't be back on till tomorrow (Fri). I still want in on this so that's where I will be if you are wondering! :D

[Nada]

So what's going on from here?

Nada :)

[ravingcutie]

If we're ready, I'll get the totals posted for pp & put in the order!

Lauira - what do you want??? Hurry & tell!

[ravingcutie]

Split Pricing Info - I'm only splitting colors with 3 + requests, unless it's close on the $$. Here's what we have. (Check your lists, ladies!) On the colors that are over $4, I would like confirmation before splitting!

Sun Yellow - 9.39/5 = $1.87 (just under 2 oz each)
Scarlet - 9.98/3 = $3.32 (2.5 oz each)
Burgundy - 9.98/2= $4.99 (4 oz each)
Purple - 19.95/3 = $6.65 (2.5 oz each)
Periwinkle - 13.80/3 =$4.60 (2.5 oz each)
Crimson - 19.98/4 = $4.99 (2 oz each)
Sapphire - 18.95/4 = $4.73 (2oz each)
Emerald - 12.80/4 = $3.20 (2oz each)
Silver Grey - 5.95/3 = $1.98 (2.5 oz each)

[Lauira]

I'm here!!!

So those colors above - can I do one of each?

[ravingcutie]

Sure! One of each of the above post?

[Lauira]

YES! :mwah I see you edited LOL. Just let me know the total and I can PP wherever I need to.

Thank you SO much setting this up! I so, so appreciate it!!!

[ravingcutie]

Sun Yellow - 9.39/6 = $1.56 (just under 1.33 oz each) We can order 2 if you want more!
Scarlet - 9.98/4 = $2.49 (2 oz each)
Burgundy - 9.98/3= $3.32 (2.5 oz each)
Purple - 19.95/4 = $4.98 (2 oz each)
Periwinkle - 13.80/4 =$3.45 (2oz each)
Crimson - 19.98/5 = $3.99 (1.5 oz each)
Sapphire - 18.95/5 = $3.97 (1.5oz each)
Emerald - 12.80/5 = $2.56 (1.5oz each) Anyone want to split 2?
Silver Grey - 5.95/4 = $1.48 (2 oz each)

[pb_and_j]

I'm confused as usual... do we add up the prices you posted for the colors we chose? Then add the regular price for the colors that weren't being split?

[ravingcutie]

Julie, you have 8 colors at the 1/2 oz size for 3.95 each.
Then you have the following colors:
s grey
sapphire b
crimson
periwinkle
purple
burgundy
yellow sun

These are going to be split from the larger, 8oz size. You can look at the above posts to see how they're split, and the prices. Unlike the 1/2oz size, the larger sizes price varies by color.

[ravingcutie]

Ladies -
We still have some unpaid orders. Since they total up to be well over $100, I haven't placed our big order w/ Dharma yet. I'd really like to get it in, so if we could finish up I'd appreciate it. There have been recent pm problems. If you haven't received your total let me know! Thanks!

[Lauira]

Ladies -
We still have some unpaid orders. Since they total up to be well over $100, I haven't placed our big order w/ Dharma yet. I'd really like to get it in, so if we could finish up I'd appreciate it. There have been recent pm problems. If you haven't received your total let me know! Thanks!

Oh geesh - I haven't paid! The last PM I got said to NOT pay yet at least twice. LOL! Nobody told me - I didn't mean to hold anyone up!

So the total I have doesn't include shipping I guess - should I add shipping to it? I will PP asap as soon as I know! Thanks! :)

[ravingcutie]

Sorry Laura - I think my last pm didn't make it to you. I didn't mean to make you feel bad! The order got so big that I decided to do payment in two installments. I'll resend your info to you.

My bad :hide

[pb_and_j]

Katie~ Has this been ordered yet? I'm getting anxioius ;)

[ravingcutie]

Dyes are ordered & should be in this week!

[ravingcutie]

The dye should be at my house later today! Yay! I'll repackage & we'll take care of shipping when I know how much it's going to be!

[Lauira]

Awesome Katie! Thanks again!!

[ravingcutie]

It's here! yay! let the distributing begin!

[Meredith]

Woo Hoo!!!!

[ravingcutie]

Going to be shipping, gals! Yay! If I don't hear otherwise from you, I will ship the cheapest way.

[ravingcutie]

All the packages have been shipped: Wednesday afternoon. I will send invoices when I get back, because I'm supposed to be gone right now!

[Lauira]

Got my dye! Thank you again, Katie, for setting all of this up!! I can't say that I know how to use this stuff, but it makes me happy! :D

[ravingcutie]

I have accidentally donated a Spruce and a Brown from Sarah to another mama. When your order comes, could you please let me know? I'll take care of the cost of shipping! Sorry about that.

Also, your Sun Yellow was out of stock, so I will be deducting that amount from your shipping totals. Your packages should be arriving soon as they were mailed out last Wednesday.

~katie

[Meredith]

I received mine yesterday! Thanks, Katie!