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BearHugger Sep 26, 2009

Can alpaca be dyed like mohair? or does it need a special dye? I really want to try dyeing some in rainbow colours if I can 

jenny Sep 28, 2009

Yes you can dye it exactly like mohair, using all the same dyes etc. Have fun!!!

Laurie Brady Sep 30, 2009

Koolaid is a  very quick and easy introduction to dying, with some yummy results.  I've not tried it on fabric, but have used it extensively on my handspun angora, with great success.  The only consideration I would have with teddy bear fabrics is that the backing is cotton (plant fibre) and the nap is mohair/wool or alpaca (animal fibre), which will not take the dye the same or at all (but this could be a desirable  affect). 

Try a few samples, it will be fun, if nothing else.

Laurie

Jaina Sep 30, 2009

That's a great idea Laurie - I want to try Koolaid dying. Sadly it is not sold over here in the uk (probably EU colouring laws to blame) so the only way to get is, is if you buy it from places that import it - and sadly, that makes it fairly expensive (about  1 USD a packet) with the postage on top - plus the supply is somewhat limited