Saturday - June 21, 2014
Why am I getting green edges on my burgundy Procion dye, in highwater immmersion dyeing?
Friday - March 30, 2012
I want to dye a duvet & feather comforter, king size. I want to use the dye used for tye dying but not actually "tye" dye. Can I use this dye for the large pieces and dye them in the washing machine?
Thursday - October 13, 2011
How should I dye some 50% cotton/50% polyester sheets?
How should I dye some 50% cotton/50% polyester sheets?
Friday - May 06, 2011
How do I do a test swatch before I commit to dyeing 7 yards of fabric?
Thursday - May 05, 2011
I am wondering about the pot one would use to do the dyeing in. Is there a particular type of metal pot that should/should not be used?
Thursday - January 13, 2011
Vat dyes lose their sharpness and become dull
Saturday - January 01, 2011
Is Procion MX dye going to be enough to penetrate sheets with a washing machine dye process?
Is Procion MX dye going to be enough to penetrate sheets with a washing machine dye process?
Wednesday - December 30, 2009
How to dye muslin fabric in the washing machine
Monday - October 26, 2009
Wednesday - September 02, 2009
I want to redye some black Levis I like that fit well. Any advice?
Monday - November 03, 2008
I have some lovely old linen napkins and tablecloths with monograms. Can I dye them to cover stains?
Wednesday - May 21, 2008
Prior to overdyeing, do I resoak these fabric pieces in soda ash once again?
Saturday - February 09, 2008
what should I use to retain the softness and luster of my silk after dyeing?
Tuesday - December 25, 2007
solving problems with immersion dyeing to a single solid shade
Wednesday - October 17, 2007
OK, I got everything now [Procion MX dye, soda ash, and Synthrapol], so what method do I do since I can't use the washing machine? I want a nice solid bright color.
Friday - July 20, 2007
Do I have to presoak it again in the soda ash when I re-dye?
Wednesday - June 20, 2007
I've got a top loader washing machine which is quite rare here in the UK, and our dyes say use a front loader only. Do you have any idea why I can't use a top loader?
Wednesday - March 08, 2006
Wednesday - January 19, 2005
Tuesday - May 25, 2004
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about dyes: 176
batik: 57
big projects: 12
business of dyeing: 8
changing color of clothing: 357
chemistry of dyeing: 105
color mixing: 53
disasters and problems: 68
discharge (bleach) dyeing : 32
dye & fiber choice: 209
dye application: 72
dye safety: 49
dyeing acrylic: 2
dyeing furniture: 49
dyeing nylon: 46
dyeing objects: 33
dyeing polyester: 125
finding a dyer: 50
fixing dye: 106
immersion or vat dyeing: 20
miscellaneous: 127
natural dyes: 30
pigments and fabric paint: 48
rainbow dyeing: 11
removing dye: 63
satin can be any fiber: 9
schoolwork: 43
screen prints & dye: 12
they want to sell us dyes: 2
tie dye parties: 23
tie-dyeing, resists, shibori: 56
washing out after dyeing: 32
where to get dyes and supplies: 133
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