Nakoma Rit Liquid Dye,Black 8 oz

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Wearing rubber gloves, mix powder or well-shaken liquid dye with 4 cups 950 mL of very hot water. Stir well. Next, add the dye, being careful not to pour directly on the fabric as this can cause dark spots. Step 5: Stir frequently until the dye is absorbed Disclaimer: With so many generations of washing machines in the market, it’s difficult to pin point a precise process as it differs across brands. Please follow these instructions as a general guideline and use at your own discretion. Wear rubber gloves to protect hands from getting stained and to insulate them when working with hot water.

If dyeing natural fibers like cotton or linen, mix 1 cup 240 mL of salt with 4 cups 950 mL of hot water. If dyeing silk or nylon, mix 1 cup 240 mL of white vinegar with 4 cups 950 mL of hot water. Add salt or vinegar solution to the basin.

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Note: If you don’t have scales, you can estimate with tablespoons but the colors may not be exact. Step 4: Mix your dye Fill a plastic container or stainless steel sink with enough water for the fabric to move freely. We recommend using 3 gallons 11.5 L of water for every pound 1/2-kilogram of fabric. The water should ideally be 140°F 60°C . If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath. Dyes like RIT and Dylon are considered union dyes. They are extremely versatile and can be used on a wide variety of fabrics and materials. The finished product may be a little less vibrant and might not be as resistant to fading over time.

Maintain the temperature and stir frequently until the dye is absorbed. You’ll want to pay extra attention to the dye bath (agitating constantly and monitoring the temperature) for the first 20 minutes, but after that you can taper off, turning down the heat and stirring less frequently for a few hours. You can turn off the heat and allow it to sit overnight if required. Hey guys, today I am sharing a project I’ve been meaning to do for a LONG time. I have actually had the bottle of dye in my closet for a few months, I just haven’t gotten around to it.

If the garment you are dyeing is white or off white, then you should be able to achieve true color. If the garment has an existing color, then please review our instructions on how to change the color of a garment. Cover work area with plastic table cover or newspaper and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. If you are dyeing synthetic fabric (i.e. fabric containing more than 35% polyester, acrylic or acetate), then you cannot use this method. Due to the complexity of dyeing synthetics, you must use the stovetop method to maintain an almost boiling temperature for the duration of your dyeing.

A set of measuring spoons. Since you’re only using these for salt or vinegar, you don’t need a special “dye only” set, your regular kitchen ones are fine.It can be paired with pretty much anything for work—a cardigan, a blazer, or nothing at all. It fits me really well and I feel great wearing it. But after a few years, it is faded. This isn’t super surprising because I wear it once per week. I don’t have a huge work wardrobe—about 5 years ago I drastically reduced the size of my closet, including both off work and work clothes. Test color by dipping a paper towel into the dyebath. If color is too light, add more dye. If color is too dark, add more water. Of all the dye methods recommended in this post, acrylic is the least likely to give you a deep, permanent dye result that you’ll be happy with. As tempting as it might be to dip an item in acrylic paint to give it a new lease on life, coating fabrics in straight acrylic paint will lead to a concrete-like stiff coating that chips off whenever the fabric is flexed.