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Wax-less Batik Dyeing Tutorial 3 Replies
Join Rit Dye's Dianne Giancola as she presents two variations on wax-less…Continue
Tags: dyed, dye, quilting, rit, tutorial
Started by Susan. Last reply by EDITH Apr 25, 2011.
Getting the Best Results When Dyeing Fabric 4 Replies
By Trish DoornboschEventually, the serious quilter or fabric artist considers customizing their own fabric. But dyeing fabric isn't just about dunking it into a dye bath. The best results come when…Continue
Tags: cotton, wool, linen, silk, bath
Started by Susan. Last reply by Kitty Jensen Feb 19, 2011.
How to Dye Wool Felt with Kool Aid 3 Replies
"Dyeing with food dyes, including Kool Aid is a great project for…Continue
Tags: dyed, colors, acid, fibers, felt
Started by Susan. Last reply by Cheryl Dec 30, 2010.
Shiva Paintstiks on Knits?
Sent in by Marsha"Has anyone tried Shiva paintstiks on cotton blend knits? Since they are oil-based I am afraid they will leave oil-spots."Continue
Tags: oil-based, Knits, Paintstiks, Shiva
Started by Susan Mar 20, 2010.
Learn How To Dye A Rainbow Spiral
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5oUjr0UibYI made a YouTube video with iFashion some months back. The video has already had more than 36000…Continue
Tags: silk, iFashion, dye, tie, spiral
Started by Melanie Brummer Dec 23, 2009.
Fun with Fabric Dye - free ebook
Fun with Fabric Dye offered by Fav Crafts and Tulip:Included in this eBook:Rubberbanding Fabric Dye TechniqueGradation Fabric Dye TechniqueCrumple Fabric Dye TechniqueOmbre Fabric Dye TechniqueResist…Continue
Tags: ebook, Technique, Dye, Fabric
Started by Susan Nov 24, 2009.
Dyeing with Indigo 11 Replies
I've been playing with Jacquard's Indigo Dye Kit for a few days and I have to say this is really easy. Once you set up the dye vat (no heat involved) it lasts for several weeks and will dye up to 15…Continue
Started by Mollie. Last reply by Mollie Sep 10, 2009.
Deb Nelson shows how to dye fabric & things 1 Reply
Deb Nelson of www.debnelsondesign.com shows how to dye fabric & thingsContinue
Tags: color, dyeing, fabric, dye
Started by Susan. Last reply by jodijean Aug 17, 2009.
Uncommon Threads: Dying Fabrics 1 Reply
Tags: color, dye, fabrics, Dying, uncommon_threads
Started by Susan. Last reply by jodijean Aug 17, 2009.
Natural Dyes - Why Use Them?
Natural dyes produce an extraordinary diversity of rich and complex colours as well as unexpected results, making them exciting to use. It is easy to design using natural colours as they complement…Continue
Tags: madder, weld, logwood, indigo, mineral
Started by Susan Jul 3, 2009.
Choosing Fabric Color Using the Ives Color Wheel
Several years ago, I decided that I would explore the world of fabric dyeing. It was in dyeing fabric that I really learned about color, and the difference between yellow-green and blue-green.By…Continue
Tags: yellow-green, blue-green, yellow, shade, tint
Started by Susan Jul 3, 2009.
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Comment by Melanie Brummer on January 5, 2011 at 9:18am -
Dear Jodijean,
I have some experience working with reactive dyes. A blotchy finish is most often the result of the fabric lying still in the dyebath than that something went wrong with a recipe. As the fabric lies still in one place, gravity settles the dye powders onto the upper surfaces of the cloth, and this results in a blotchy effect.
For an absolutely smooth finish, I recommend that you stir the fabric continuously in the dyebath. It is also a good idea to allow a lot of space in the dyebath. The fabric should not be crunched into a small space. Give it plenty of room for stirring.
When you remove the fabric from the dye, dry the garment on a hanger or lying perfectly flat indoors. Crinkles, sun and wind can also create a blotched effect as the fabric dries.
I hope that this helps you with your experiments?
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Comment by Cathi Nelson on January 4, 2011 at 2:15pm -
I've found what I have been looking for a group that shares my passion for fabri dying. I've dyed about 70 yards since the summer. Mostly trying out the Procion dyes and doing 6 or 7 step gradations. I'm beginning to get a system down. The one thing that still confuses me is the concentrate system. But other than that I am having a ball and when it gets warmer going to try some stamping and different techniques on fabric.
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Comment by Marsha on March 17, 2010 at 4:43pm
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My suspicions were confirmed-the paint stiks do leave an oil ring-Marsha
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Comment by Marsha on March 13, 2010 at 1:05pm
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Has anyone tried Shiva paintstiks on cotton blend knits? Since they are oil-based I worry about bleeding oil spots.
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Comment by jodijean on September 19, 2009 at 2:10pm -
ok ... so here is a LAME question i'm sure. i've been dabbling in fabric dying (just bucket/vat dying ... i do clothing so i want it to be uniform). i have been using fiber reactive procion dyes on jersey 90 cotton/ 10 spandex fabric.
how do i make the colors softer (lighter? pastel?) i tried using less dye to water ratio ... but it just made it blotchy. like the dye grabbed where it could and when the dye "ran-out" it just left the fabric white. did i do something wrong?
(i bought all the primay colors (both warm and cool and brown and black) and am planning on mixing my own custom colors. i started a journal with my different "recipes")
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Comment by quiltma on September 6, 2009 at 11:15pm
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I just learned how to dye fabric. It was sooooo much fun. I hope to get more done soon
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Comment by Mrs.Carol Mattice on July 4, 2009 at 2:06pm -
Wow , this sounds COOL like in Cool (great)not in color..
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