Custom Dyeing
At Twisted Sunset Sisters (TSS), we offer professional custom acid dyeing to bring vibrant, personalized color to your yarn. Acid dyeing is a safe and effective process that uses a mild acid (we use citric acid) to bond professional-grade dyes to protein fibers such as wool, alpaca, and silk.
We proudly use high-quality, professional grade dyes from Dharma Trading Co., a trusted name in the dyeing industry for over 55 years. By choosing our services, you’re not only supporting our small business but also helping to sustain the indie, small-scale dyeing community!
So whether you’re looking for bold, eye-catching hues or soft, subtle tones, we’ll work with you to create beautiful, long-lasting colors that make your yarn truly unique.
Two Ways to Add Color to Your Creations
Custom Dyeing for Base Yarns
Don’t have your own fiber (yet!)? No problem! We partner with Meridian Mill House to source high-quality, pre-spun yarn that is proudly grown, processed, and spun in the USA. We typically have some of our base colorways (below) in stock, and bulk, wholesale pricing is available too
Our base yarn is made from 100% superwash Shaniko (Merino) Wool, a rare gem in the fiber world as it is proudly grown, processed, and spun in the USA. This exceptional wool is Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) and NATIVA Precious Fiber certified, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, land stewardship, and sustainable practices. By choosing Shaniko Wool, you’re supporting ethical, environmentally conscious farming and helping preserve the tradition of American-made yarn.
Custom Dyeing for Yarn from Your Order
Transform the yarn spun at Twisted Sunset Sisters (TSS) into a work of art with our custom acid dyeing services. We specialize in dyeing protein fibers such as wool, alpaca, and silk, as well as cellulose fibers like cotton and bamboo, offering endless possibilities for your finished yarn.
Once your fiber is processed, we’ll work with you to create vibrant, hand-dyed colors that reflect your unique vision—whether you’re dreaming of bold, statement hues or soft, subtle tones. Our careful attention to detail ensures consistent, beautiful results that make your yarn truly one of a kind. Let us help you bring your creative ideas to life!
We offer a a variety of different techniques like:
- Solids: A single, uniform color applied evenly across the yarn.
- Tonals: Variations of a single color, creating subtle depth and texture with lighter and darker shades.
- Gradients: A smooth transition between two or more colors, blending seamlessly from one hue to the next.
- Speckles: Flecks of color scattered across the yarn, adding a playful and unique texture.
- Variegated: Multiple colors applied in distinct sections, creating a dynamic, multi-colored effect.
- Hand-Painted: Colors applied by hand in specific patterns or sections for a truly one-of-a-kind look.
Overwhelmed by possibilities (or life? us too!), don’t sweat it. You can pick from some of our pre-made options below. Click on any photo to be taken to our album of possibilities™
