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LakeDye Researched by Neil Schmidt

Editorial Standards

How LakeDye Reviews Products

Neil Schmidt, Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Here's how LakeDye.com evaluates dyes, kits, and supplies — and what qualifies me to write about them.

What this site does

LakeDye is an editorial guide for fiber artists who want straight answers about what's inside the packet. I built this site on a decade of reading spec sheets, owner forums, and textile-industry trade press — wedding that archival research to a craftsperson's practical questions. This is a writer's operation, not a testing lab: I read the chemistry and aggregate the crowd's experience so you don't have to.

How we evaluate

  • Dye chemistry fundamentals: type, bond mechanism, and fiber compatibility
  • Consistency of color across dye lots and application methods
  • Value relative to equivalent alternatives at the same price tier
  • Availability of clear instructions and safety documentation

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on LakeDye are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps cover research time, but it never influences what gets recommended or how it's evaluated.

How to reach Neil

Real feedback, corrections, or shop-floor stories that contradict something on this site: use the contact page. A real person reads what comes through.