W. Cushing & Company has been manufacturing and selling Cushing's "Perfection" dyes since 1879. Our acid and direct dyes have served generations of fiber artists. We sell dyes direct to customers and to a variety of outlets. Please contact us for our discount program, which is based on volume.

"Perfection" Acid Dye 1/3 oz. envelope   94 colors.                           $2.95

for wools, and all animal products, nylon and some silks.
Click here to see our Acid Dye color card.

"Perfection"Direct Dye 1/2 ounce jars  40 colors                               $3.65
For cotton, linen, hemp and all plant materials and some silks.
Click here to see our Direct Dye color card.
Contact us to have a free card for either acid or direct color mailed.

For simple Acid Dye instructions, click here

For simple Direct Dye Instructions click here

DYE BOOKS AND SWATCH BOOKS

We offer as many books and pamphlets as we can find that will help you use our dyes.

Dye and Swatch Book List

DYE EQUIPMENT

White enamel dye pots: 12 quart                                                     $34.95

                                     16 quart                                                     $39.95

These enamel dye pots are ideal for dyeing. The white

inside color lets you monitor how your dye is being absorbed.

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Bluettes - Rubber gloves for dyeing (S, M, L)                                    $6.95

These insulated rubber gloves protect your hands from

heat and dye color.
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TOD dye measuring spoon                                                              $14.00

has 1/4 and 1/32 tsp. measurements
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Grey Dye Spoons- Four spoon set                                                     $65.00

1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 and 1/128 tsp. measurements

Aluminum with a polished finish.
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Three Spoon set                                                                                 $45.00

does not include the 1 and 1/2 tsp. measurements.

Complete Cushing Swatch Set                                                         $75.00
This complete set shows six values for each of our 94 acid dye

colors, using actual swatches. Includes basic directions for

duplicating the values. The single best resource for seeing

what our dyes can do. 564 colors,
Dyed and assembled by Mary Sue Layton.
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