Where can I get fabric dyes that won’t break the bank?

Hello!

I’m physically disabled but love craft and art, I’m keen on tie dying but most fabric dyes cost at least $10-$20 a colour for not that much I have two daughters with Autism 18 and 17 so I want to have enough for them but being on pensions it gets costly most of supplies I get from op shops and specials but I’ve been unable to find cost effective dyes as we’re not selling them it’s for ourselves or gifts. Can anyone please give me any and all ideas for cost effective fabric dye pretty please.

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- - mom473441 said
  - 24 Jul 2023
    12:55 pm
Maybe try Temu or Kmart. I’ve been looking in the salvos stores for things I want my family to be able to do but are too expensive to afford brand new.
- - mom481548 said
  - 15 Jul 2023
    10:35 pm
Charlie and boots have cheap the dye kits or kmart.also try advertising or looking on your local facebook marketplace just ask I am sure people will offer you any they have left over.with the purchased kits only mix up 1/2 the amounts at a time so they are not wasted.happy crafting ????
- - mum300445 said
  - 18 Jan 2023
    12:49 am
What about using some natural dyes? Some flowers and leaves can leave great vibrant colours. Fruits too. Look into natural dyeing. It’s lots of fun to collect the items too. Just need a mordant like soda ash to help set the colours. There would definitely be a book in the library to find out more. And best part is it won’t break the bank!
- - 3kidmumma said
  - 02 Jan 2023
    8:46 pm
Ebay are pretty good. I had to buy a few packets recently and it was pretty cheap.
- - Chan said
  - 14 Nov 2022
    7:18 pm
Kmart has cheap packs. A small 4 pack is $6
- - charmanda29 said
  - 27 Sep 2022
    9:32 pm
Spotlight and kmart are relatively decent priced!
- - mom465794 said
  - 27 Sep 2022
    1:35 pm
Kmart and Spotlight have these and they’re cheap and affordable too. Kmart have kits which come with a whole set of fabric and dyes so you won’t even have to source your own fabric
- - mom93821 said
  - 12 Jul 2022
    7:45 am
I bought a kit from Eckersley Art when on special. It is a big box and will last a while. I always buy art and craft supplies when on special and the there is a significant price reduction.
- - Zmijka86 said
  - 30 Jun 2022
    5:52 pm
Did u check market place on Facebook?
- - BellaB said
  - 28 Jun 2022
    6:57 pm
I don’t use these so don’t have a specific suggestion – but maybe Google around and try to find bulk suppliers? They don’t always need you to buy ridiculous quantities but can be handy if you want larger quantities of something.
- - mom160289 said
  - 25 Jun 2022
    6:14 pm
Definitely check amazon because they will deliver too.
- - mom462038 said
  - 23 May 2022
    10:43 am
The only place I know of that even sells fabric dye is Spotlight, and I’ve no idea of cost. Online usually has cheaper options, although beware of quality
- - Frankiielot said
  - 16 Apr 2022
    11:12 pm
If you are close to the area of Cabramatta they have HEAPS of fabric shops which sell them for cheap – $5 would be the most you’d pay.
- - mom323673 said
  - 30 Mar 2022
    1:14 pm
Spotlight have a 18 colour kit for $49 atm. Ebay is great aswell, have you looked into using powders instead?
- - Misskara91 said
  - 28 Mar 2022
    2:03 pm
My sons recently loving tie dying and I was on the hunt as well. This was a great pack. Which worked out $4 ish a bottle. The colours were just lovely and vibrant! Recommend this pack. It’s also free shipping with a catch membership.