Sat - June 27, 2009

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-Paula Burch




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I am looking for a way to dye a white print a very pale pink

I need information about reactive orange 84

Deionized or Reverse Osmosis to Treat Hard Water?

looking for sources of silk cording, silk ribbon and silk bias ribbon

How long does Anti-Chlor last?

I am doing tie dye shirts with 150 preschool and elementary age kids

Washing instructions: "dry clean only." Can I dye it?

whites are turning blue or purple in tie-dyeing

Can I dye a waterproof tent?

Trying to find a store or company or a dry cleaners that dyes clothing

Are there any professional or famous tie-dyeing artists?

I want to dye a white king size duvet cover a dark red colour

I have a dark green silk taffeta dress that I want to dye black

IS there a way to dye red cloth rose petals white?

iron oxides and indigo for painting fabric

Wax and dye questions for teaching batik in summer camp

Dyeing polyester/polyamide blend in the Netherlands

What do you think it would take to dye a nylon parachute?

What can I use to get my linen fabric slacks white again?

Looking for a supplier for for Reactive Blue 5 for research on some dye decolorizing peroxidases

Can I ombré-dye a dry-clean-only acetate/rayon blend dress?

Do you know of a way to dye fringed silk devore scarves without tangling the fringe?

We would like to temporarily dye white doves red and blue for about 30 seconds after release

Can I soak the tie dye shirts done with fiber-reactive dye in the soda ash after the dyeing process?

Will Sodium BiCarbonate work the same as Sodium Carbonate or soda ash?

How to dye a subtle mottled black background

dyeing a sinamay hat

I'm getting ready to try batik with my children and will be using the blue glue techniques as they are under 9...but will it work with store-bought tie dyes?

Should I use a reactive dye or a fiber reactive dye for a couch?

How to airbrush velour without changing the fabric's softness

Is less dye required to dye black from a very dark grey?

How would I go about changing my red suede sneakers to black suede sneakers?

I am wondering if I can add the soda ash to the dye and water in one go rather than soak in soda ash first.

Do you know of a supplier for Lanaset dyes in the UK?

low residue dyes for the environmentally concerned?

What is the best technique to keep the color solid and from running when washed?

How can I dye synthetic-blend chenille upholstery fabric?

How to change the color of a white Poly/Spandex dress to a pale yellow.

is there any way to wash out the dye and if so how and if not is there a way to dye the white and if so how

What dye should I use to dye a brown dress that is 75% acetate and 25% polyester to black?

finding auxiliary chemicals for dyeing in Kathmandu

I was wonderng if soda ash is also effective for binding natural dyes to the fabric. (Examples: tumeric, berries, etc.) 

How to dye upholstery plain shaneel fabrics in various colours to black and brown

how to remove tie-dye dyes from a dress shirt

Do fabric paints need to be water-based transparent in order to do sun-printing?

After the salt, soda ash and dye are mixed does it have a "shelf Life"?

what are the chemical structures of these fiber reactive dyes?

What kind of washing-off agent is suitable for reactive dyeing?

Is there a way to prevent a shirt tie-dyed with Rit dye from bleeding?

Do you have 601 Yellow Sun in stock, 2 bottles and how fast can you ship it?

Do you know of classes in southern California?

How can I dye Spanish moss?

To make additional colors, do I mix the LIQUID dyes or do i mix them as powders?

Trying to save a polyester dress that has been stained

Can dyes be shipped from the US to Martinique?

Is it possible to tie-dye a running shirt that is 100% polyester?

How much of a pain would it be to wash the shirts all out by hand?

Can I dye indigo blue cotton to make it black?

Can you please send me all catalogs and brochures you have

I have some pillow shams that are cream color and 100% cotton. Can I dye them a light to medium purple?

using dyes to mark live birds

wanting to find a dyer in Medford to dye some slipcovers

Dyeing ribbon for rhythmic gymnastics

How can I dye a jacket that is made of a blend of Dyneema and polyester?

What is the process to use Retayne in a front load, low water type washing machine? 

How would I tie-dye the "C" symbol for the Cincinnati Reds?

batik workshops in Massachusetts

dyeing a dry-clean-only silk/elastane dress

I have been asked to dye a white polyester parachute

Is there any way to do a dress with both silk and polyester that can't be separated from each other?

Are the soy wax flakes at craft stores the same as the ones Dharma sells?

Can I fix this dye with soda ash? 

I am having trouble mixing Dylon machine dye to the colour teal. Please could you tell me what to mix together

dyeing a polyester sweater: disperse dye colors were too bright

how to dye dye a polyester soccer jersey bright orange

Will silk and wool come out different colors?

Are designer silk blouses sewn with polyester thread?

I'm looking to dye a skirt which is polyester with an acetate lining. Is there a dye that would do this?

Kindly send me fastness properties of Reactive Red 106.

How can I dye the dress without affecting the colour of the embroidery?

how to paint silk with natural dyes and pigments

Can this screenprinted shirt be dyed back blue with the screen not being touched?

It says to wash the dye out after 8-24 hours but does it hurt to leave it on longer?

What to use to dye 65% polyester scrubs?

My Rhodamine B dye is bleeding badly. How do I stop it?

If I dye it once, rinse it, wash it, then put it in soda ash, will the soda ash pull the dye from the shirt?

Best dye to dye a silk/6% spandex dress dark black?

what to do with unidentified dyes from Syria

how to tone down excessively bright dye colors

Does indigo form hydrogen bonds?

dyeing nylon twine—it came out perfectly white!

My bras have all turned dingy gray. Is there a dye I could use to cheer them (and me) up?

costs of different brands of Procion MX out there

Can I save money by dyeing 50% cotton/50% poly linens black?

Can I dye a dark green jacket dark purple?

Can I use rayon sarongs for batik, or is silk the preferred fiber?

Can I dye a Goth wedding gown red or purple?

changing the color of cotton sofa covers without shrinkage

Can you dye a silver metallic purse to a plain white purse?

I am looking for a dye that I can use on my fading black work clothes

Are powdered food colors more or less successful for dyeing wool than liquid food colors?

color from varigated DMC embroidery floss is crocking onto the background fabric

I was given a gorgeous rug that was unfortunately dyed with aniline dyes.  Is there a way to set these dyes?

What can I use as a substitute for sodium alginate to thicken fiber reactive dye?

Dyeing cotton/polyester ribbons for awards

Dyeing a shirt with red-brown dirt produced a red-orange color—how can I get brown?

How can we tie-dye a white, two-piece 70% cotton 30% polyester suit?

I want to make my own soleil dyes

Which Procion MX dyes work best for illuminating discharge with vat dye?

red dye is dry-crocking onto white binding

How can I make already pigment-dyed feathers colorfast?

What happens if I dye a cotton jacket with a polyester lining?

How do you minimize the toxic outflow in the waste water of the Procion particulates?

What dyes can be used to dye hair (that is not on a person)?

What is the difference between these all purpose dyes and synthetic indigo dye?

What colors can I dye my green Cordura nylon?

Can I do batik, then iron off the wax, then set the dye?

how to dissolve fiber reactive dye

How much washing soda should I use for dyeing, as a substitute for soda ash?

Do you know where I can send a couch slip cover to be dyed?

I want to dye pearls

What can be used for green dye?

Where can I get cheap white scarves to tie dye?

How Well Does Dyeing Clothes Black Work?

I'd like to dye a fleece coat

How do you tie dye shoelaces?

How do I fix a dye job that has gone bad?

Dyeing a polyester/mylar/acetate dress with PROsperse disperse dye

Procion MX Clothing Dye On Metal?

How can I make my own hand-dyed ribbon?

Is there some way to make my own superwash wool?

Can I airbrush a dark gray wool overcoat with dye to make it purple, like the Joker's coat in Dark Knight?

Should I add salt when dyeing my computer mouse with all-purpose dye?

What is the chemistry of dye fix for fiber reactive dyes?

How do I make a tie dye mushroom pattern?

Does anyone ever use liquid form procion H dyes for batiking?

How can I get a uniform color when pigment-dyeing a polyester/spandex blend?

How can I print a skull design onto a bandana?

How should I dye a sweatshirt that is 50% cotton/50% polyester to a bright blue?

Dye Safety

How can I dye or paint acrylic fur?

how to fix oil-lightened spots on a sofa

Every time we use the towels the color comes out of the cloth. Is there something I am doing wrong? 

What's a good resist to use for writing words on fabric before dyeing?

How can I lighten the color of my bathing suit?

My daughter’s 7th grade project is to make dyes from edible materials

Do you know of any place that still does fabric dyeing?

sources for direct dyes

How can I whiten ivory-colored bridal lace?

Is 'Gold Cross' Fabric Dye fibre reactive dye?

Can I dye my pink North Face down coat?

I'm wanting to dye an item that is 60% rayon and 40% rayon acetate

Where can I find dye in Portugal?

What kinds of chemical bonds attach basic dyes to fabrics?

Rit-dyed costumes permanently darker where sweated upon

what dye would be most wash-resistant on the soy-based fabric azlon?

Tye Dye-ing Silk-Satin?

What's going to happen to my tie-dye t-shirt when I wash it?

dyeing over sweat and deodorant stains

Do you have any suggestions of specific kinds of dyeing I can do with bleach?

After I dye let's say 10 shirts, can I wash them all together to remove excess dye?

Can I use a store-bought tie-dye kit to dye cotton/polyester blend pillowcases?

Bleach spots on a green Timberland sweatshirt

I would like to dye my own muslin for photography backdrop

I want to dye my cotton dark blue printed curtain to light cream colour

Could I dye a North Face Denali jacket?

I have a white tulle canopy, and I would like to dye it, but how do I go about doing that?

Charcoal gray dress with bleach spots - can I dye it purple?

Can I dye a viscose/elastane dress from turquoise to black?

After I rinsed the tie-dyes in cold water I left them touching one another, but they bled together!

Any tips for dyeing colored fabric?

Is Rit still a good dye for fabric?

How to dye a tweed garment?

How do you tie dye sweatpants?

Any good sale prices for wholesale organic dyes?

Can I dye a nylon purse from taupe to gray?

I am a newbie dyer...can I dye royal blue scrubs to a grey or burgundy?

Red dye bleeding in Lycra cheerleading uniforms

How do I scale down the recipe to dye just a few small socks?

I want to dye some uniform shirts that are navy blue without coloring the white lettering on the chest

I just dyed some pants black with Rit dye. Can I dye them with fiber reactive dye now?

Should I go with the Marvy fabric marker, or use the Pentel fabric crayons?

What's the best and cheapest dye to use on thick cotton?

Why is my tie dye result not always the same, even though the mixed dyes are the same?

How to dye silk charmeuse for wedding dresses

Can I dye my white nylon or polyester jacket with dye from Walmart?

When do you untie your tie-dye?  After the first hot water wash? 

Can I fix Dylon multi dye with retayne?

What dye should I use for yarn which is a blend of wool with viscose rayon?

How do I dye a wool sweater vest?

How do you get dye off of cloth?

What is the best way to dye a 100% nylon shirt?

Can I dye a light pink sari to another color?

Is there a way to dye hemp so it can look colorful?

I am wondering if I can use Remozol just as I normally use Procion MX (powder)?

I am going to purchase a dress that is rayon/spandex blend to dye it all black

Which acid dyes are in Susan Rex's book, Complex Color?

dependent and independent variables in a dyeing experiment

I'm looking for a water based dye GREEN that I can spray on my lawn --- that will last and not kill my grass

What dye should I use to tie-dye a Tactel/spandex blend?

How can I fix the dye in floss after I have already embroidered with it?

black polyester dye persists in bleeding

My dry-clean-only coat is winter white but has some coffee stains on it that won't come out

What's a good kind of dye for air-brushing t-shirts?

dyeing self-striping yarns by using a knitting machine

Where in Brazil can I buy Procion MX or equally good dyes?

Can you dye duchess satin with a dylon dye?

How can I mercerize 100% cotton at home?

composition of union dyes

Can faux suede curtains that are 100% polyester be bleached to white?

Are white cotton socks dyed or are they naturally white?

Is it possible to dye fabric with blood?

How would you tie dye soccer socks with a regular tie dye kit?

Can I remove the color from a black nylon/spandex blend garment?

What should I do to stop the dye from coming out?

Is there a way I could make a powdered annato dye that I could store in a bottle?

How to translate numbers on Dye Mixer Applet to grams of dye

An alternative to 'dye set' for tie-dyeing cotton?

Can you dye a baby's clothes?

Are tie dyed shirts machine washable if I apply soda ash?

What kind of dyeing is this called?

How can I dye cotton yarn?

How can I dye something black without clothing dye?

redyeing a vintage silk/rayon blend dress

Is it difficult to dye silk?

How can I dye jeans a different color?

I have some lovely old linen napkins and tablecloths with monograms. Can I dye them to cover stains?

How can I dye bone?

I am trying to dye 100% white cotton to a very bright vibrant red using fiber reactive dyes. What is the difference between the procion dyes?

How can I restore the color in a silk/nylon top that faded when I washed it?

How do you tie dye a shirt with food coloring?

I read you can dye polyester by mixing the dye with rubbing alcohol, letting it dry and then ironing the item. Is it true?

Do you think if I dye a light brown shirt red it will look ok?

Can I dye a pale yellow cotton/poly shirt to a brighter yellow?

My daughter is doing well on her tie-dying experiment, but we are stuck on one of the questions....

Can I dye a sweater that is 100% acrylic?

I have a RED wool pea coat that I just LOVE but just taking it out of the plastic it was packaged in caused my fingers to turn pink

I need a book that lists the chemical structure of dyes, preferably reactive dyes, along with their common names and CI number

How do you correct a bad dye job on linen fabric?

How can I dye coveralls beige, for a Halloween costume?

How can I dye pants for a 'Joker' costume?

soy wax spread beyond the design before dyeing

very smooth gradients for quilting

How can I dye my mustard-colored terrywool trousers?

What kind of dye should I use for a white plush bunny Halloween costume?

Dyeing lace

What are the best colors of used clothing to buy to make a Joker costume from Batman for Halloween?

splattered bleach on a brand new 55% organic cotton/35% recycled polyester/10% spandex skirt

How to add or tie-dye a candy cane, Christmas tree or other seasonal design on a shirt

Help with dyeing furniture upholstered with acrylic/viscose/polyester/cotton blend

I have a large looped cardigan made of bright pink wool. Can I dye it black with acid dyes in my washingmachine?

Can I dye a machine washable poly rayon blend dress with a few bleach spots on the bottom?

We need info on the 7 steps of the scientific method of tie dying shirts

safety of reusing dye pots for food

Dyeing costumes with a Jackson Pollack spattered look

I would like to dye a white sweater black; it is 60% polyester & 40% cotton. Can it be done?

Can I use this product on a 100% cotton coat which is dry clean only?

dyeing nylon and lace vintage slips

Help! I have just managed to get a form of household bleach on my black Nylon and Acrylic top and it has gone a reedy colour. If I were to dye this black again, would it work, and if so what dye would you recommend?

Can I restore the color to a silk shirt that was accidentally washed in the washing machine?

Is there any reason not to custom-dye 100% cotton slipcovers?

How can I successfully dye fabric with Tintex?

If I buy the Tie Dye kit by Jacquard it will be non-toxic once it is mixed?

Is there anything that would loosen the grip of sodium alginate on silk after steaming with ammonium sulfate?

Can you dye a Microsuede (polyester) couch on which NONE of the fabric separates from the cushions or frame of the couch? 

I am researching a method in which to tye dye cycling socks made with 60% nylon, 39% "coolmax" and 1% lycra.

How can I dye an area rug?

How can I fix the color in a naturally dyed indigo hemp blanket?

Is there a certain type of dye that is used most frequently by manufacturers in dyeing cotton clothing?

How can I stop the dye from rubbing off of fashion denim fabric?

Can I buy 2 Tie Dye Shirts with a collar from you?

Can Slinky fabric be dyed or painted on?  If so, how?

How do I get rid of dye smell from black jeans?

Faster dyeing for a tie-dye party

Can I use acid dyes for dyeing optics?

dyeing a polyester dress

Is there is any way to get rid of the vinegar smell?

How can I dye a backpack?

washing out Procion red MX-8B after batiking

dyeing with beautiful blue butterfly pea flowers

Is there someway to strip the color from a shirt completely before you re-dye it?

I am searching for a product that can be used to paint a design on tagua slices & remain permanent w/out wearing off?  Paint does not work.

Where can I get my wedding dress dyed black?

Dye from shirt accidentally transferred to hair!

Where can I buy cotton dyes in Malaysia?

How can I dye polyester felt for a pigeon costume?

dyeing the fabric on an Ultrasuede couch

We are trying to remove dye from solution dyed nylon 6 and 6,6 carpet without harming the properties of the nylon

Is there anything I can do to "fix" Sharpie pen marks so the signatures don't run??  

Can you use the salt technique on cotton, or only on silk?

Can I dye a polyester shower curtain using my washing machine which is a top loader with RIT powder dye?

Where does a person find the fabric used by companies such as Hoffman for batik dyeing?

substitutes for sodium silicate

Can I apply wax for batik when it is still wet with the soda ash?

I would like to dye polyester curtain panels that are now a deep emerald green to a deep brown color. Is this possible?

Are Tee Juice fabric markers safe to use to decorate baby clothes?

What exactly does salt do when you add it to the dye? Would regular table salt vs sea salt make any difference?

Which alum you would recommend (sulfate or acetate) as a mordant, based on both color fastness and safety?

Spray dyeing with Procion dyes

Will Procion dye change the color of acrylic fabric paint already on the shirt?

Are natural fabric dyes best for the environment?

I am trying to dye a light beige suede vest green for a Halloween costume

bleach-tie-dyeing synthetic blend blue jeans

How can I dye the polyester thread used to sew a cotton garment?

switching from liquid Procion H dyes to vinyl sulfone dyes

Dylon Machine Dye is bleeding colour after many many washes

Do you know where I can find either Hypercolor material or thermosensitive dye?

How can I dye polyester scrubs black and keep it black?

Is it possible to dye crimpoline with normal hand dye?

Can we tie-dye 60% cotton/40% polyester hoodies for a tie-dye party?

How can I dye a golf head cover black? I have no clue of the material!

My daughter washed a recently tye dyed shirt with other white shirts and the red color stained the other shirts in the wash. Is there a way to remove these stains?

How long does soda ash stay good once mixed with water: hours, days...?

With batik, how do you make a mottled or swirley blend of two different colors?

what can we do about red dye stains on dry-clean-only pants?

Would you know of any sources for the dyes: ERIOFAST BLUE 3G, ERIONYL BLUE A-4G and ERIONYL TURQUOISE A-G?

what kind of vinegar should I soak my tie-dyed shirts in?

how to get a crumpled or marbled effect with tie dye

I would like to dye an off-white rayon jacket white

can baking be used to set Rit dye after applying it cold?

How can I block-print a design on fabric using dyes instead of paints?

instant gratification in tie-dyeing

Can you tie-dye Vans shoes?

I have a off white sofa that I want to dye a medium brown

How to make cool designs on shirts using bleach

can I reverse tie-dye my hot pink t-shirt with bleach?

I cannot get rid of this awful smell in my washing machine

I recently reupholstered two chairs and found the fabric is not colorfast. Can I use Retayne or some other product to set the dye?

What kind of dyes can I use for dyeing shibori, and can I use them in a bucket, instead of heat-setting them?

Why are the colors in my batiks pale and washed-out?

I need to dye a lot of pink cotton baby clothes

I'd like to dye a plush toy from white to yellow

I want to dye an evening dress which is an orange satin underlay with a white tulle overlay

I would like to refresh the colors on some shirts with fiber-reactive dye that were previously dyed with RIT dye

I'm trying to dye a silk flower with fabric paint, do I need to add soda ash before or after?

I am doing a piece of coursework for my A level applied science class, and would like to know all the different materials you can use when using natural dyes

dyeing a 100% polyester duvet cover solid black

Where can we buy reactive orange 14 for laboratory research?

What type of cotton is used to get that sueded look?

What about dying a bathing suit?

looking for a custom tie-dyer for a horse halter

How can I find an MSDS for a specific basic dye?

Can I redye some 35% cotton 65% polyester shorts to cover up a hemming line?

salt technique on dry Tinfix scarf

After you are done tie dying, should you put it in a plastic bag or just leave it sit on wax paper outside until it dries?

I want to dye a 30% wool 70% acrylic garment from dark taupe to charcoal, black or navy blue.

Which natural dyes are more permanent than others?

Is it possible to dye a bright white wedding veil to an off white?

Will the pencil marks I made on my t-shirt before waxing come out when I'm done?

Do you have to let the Procion dye dry before you wash it, or iron it?

How safe are modern dyes, compared to ancient ones?

Why can't fiber reactive dyes be made more than a couple of days in advance?

Is it safe to use cooking utensils for cooking once they have been used to dye fabrics?

Where can you buy tie dye in Canada? Which stores?

How can I make this tie-dyed American flag shirt for the fourth of July?

Where can I buy Organic Powdered Dye?

Can I soak my fabic in cold fix to dye without it?

How long should I let the treated fabric sit in Ritz dye remover, before simply returning it to the store?

Do dylon fabric dyes work on nylon dresses?

Removing red t-shirt dye from clothes?

Where do you get the dyes for tie dying?

Tye dye—how to make it last and not bleed out?

Can I dye a viscose/spandex dress with Rit dye?

How can I dye white craft felt, the kind like you can buy for about thirty cents at Walmart?

Can I use Rit dye on a Xbox 360 controller?

Where can I get the best tie-dye kit? How much will it cost?

I love really dense rich colours... What would be the best colours for me to buy in order to mix these colours?

Can I use a 50% cotton and 50% polyester?

Is there a way to make shoe dye more permanent on polyester satin shoes?

Is it possible to tie-dye leggings to look like Hulk Hogan's?

looking for blank hoodies for big and tall men

Are Reactive Dyes eco-friendly?

I'd like to dye a tangerine skirt to a rust or brick red.  What color do you suggest I add to the fabric?

Can I use fabric crayons to redye where the armpits of a polyester dress have changed from navy blue to pink?

I have a pair of trousers that are 55% polyester & 45% wool - are they possible to dye and if so what would you recommend?

how to safely lighten the color from natural fiber rope, hemp and jute specifically

How important is the kelp for tie-dyeing?

Is there a way to do dip dye/tie dye like the way it is done with Rit?

Is there a specific name for Shibori dyeing using pebbles and beans?

Can you dye clothes with a Sharpie?

What polyester should I buy for transfer printing?

What can you do if you forgot to use soda ash and the dye is rinsing out?

tie-dyeing on already black t-shirts

steaming dry silk with food dyes

Is it possible to tie-dye black t-shirts with white?

I really need to know how to tie the mirror spiral shirt

Prior to overdyeing, do I resoak these fabric pieces in  soda ash once again?

How long can you  store dye premix solution that hasn't been mixed with any dye?

How long can you keep procion MX dyes, after you mix them with water and urea?

neutralizing sodium hypochlorite with sodium metabifulfite

Although the linen has dyed successfully the stitching has not taken the colour and they don't look any good!

Dyeing variegated wool with Lanaset dyes

I want to dye my swimsuit. It's 80% polyester and 20% spandex. Would disperse dye work?

I have bought a viscose "denim coloured" two piece, and I was wondering if there is any treatment that would hold the colour

Can the shirts stay over the weekend in plastic to remain wet after dyeing (tie dyeing) before rinsing?

how to dye a black t-shirt to give it a more vintage distressed look

Do you take special orders?  I'd like a shirt made, but not sure about finding someone to do it. 

I have red cotton slipcovers that have faded from sun and washing

Can I dye a table cloth (100% polyester) that is red to a Navy Blue? 

How can I get a solid even color when dyeing nylon gloves?

How can I make dyes out of just the general reagents available in an ordinary chemistry lab?

What is the dye used for clothing typically made from?

Can one set the colors for tie dying with vinegar when the project is complete rather than buying the sodium carbonate and soaking the fabric before dying?

Procion MX dye in Italy?

Can I redye a canvas boat cover that faded in the sun?

Can I overdye green coveralls to make them blue?

How do I clean a batik before reframing it?

How can I improve the light fastness of turmeric dye?

Would it be possible to dye this polyester dress for a wedding?

How do I dye polyester or acetate?

Can you dye nylon netting that is used in pot scrubbers?

How can I "set" the yellow color in a 100% cotton shirt that has been dyed using yellow-onion skins?

what brands of embroidery floss can I dye?

A friend of mine told me that she uses RIT dye to dye her eggs. Is this safe?

how can I lighten/fade a color fast commercial carpet?

how to dye the bottom half of a bunch of shirts with a a clean sharp line where the dye color ends

Ccan you help me with the following dyes structures?

How do you get dye off of your hands?

What's the difference between using wet soda ash and letting it dry in the fabric before applying the dye?

Is it possible to soak silk in sodium acetate, let it dry, then hand paint with MX dyes?

Do you know of any t-shirts that are sewn with cotton thread?

how to dye silk ribbon to be variegated in color

cutting costs for large school tie-dyeing project

I want to dye some blue jeans a deep dark wash (similar to the look of premium denim), can Procion MX Fiber Reactive type Dye be used?

I'm looking for someone who could dye my 100% cotton white karate uniformto an olive color

how to dye a polyester microfleece blanket

I would like to dye a meat that I like to boil it before the consumer  consumes

dyeing an acetate-lined cotton coat from white to black

redyeing acrylic canvas for a boat

cotton dyed with reactive dyes at neutral pH using polyacrylamide and epchlorohydrin

How should I dye material that is 85% polyester and 15%lycra? 

black taffeta dress: how to dye it a bright vibrant colour?

I cannot find information as to the exact meaning of "fiber reactive dye" and how it differs from an "acid dye". 

how to tie-dye a marijuana leaf shape

Please tell me the structure and properties of two acid dyes

Are you suppose to wash the t-shirt before you tie-dye it?

What is the best dye to use in making Batik cotton fabric for use in children's clothing?

I have a lot of dye left over.  How long will it last?

dyeing bamboo velour cloth diapers

Bleach would destroy this beautiful creation. Is it possible to chemically make the materials white?

advice for serious students of textile dyeing, plus questions about dyeing devore in two colors

What would be the best way to permanently dye canvas drop-cloths that painters use?

I want to paint a solid, smooth design on the back pockets of a pair of jeans

If I want to "write a phrase" on the shirt and not have it get tye dyed...how do I do that?

Would it be safe to put my indigo bedspread in the washing machine with a product like Retayne?  I don't want to ruin this unique handmade item!

dip dyeing for an ombré gradient effect

Can I redye a raffia hat?

I am trying to make the colour turquoise. What must I do?

how to dye a quilt piece black, leaving some parts white, to look like a playing card

cutting down on water usage in washing out after dyeing

how can we find a professional dyer for the tuxes for my wedding which are the wrong color?

tie dyeing converse shoes

What dyes should I use to cover up a wine stain on a yellow rayon/spandex-blend dress?

How can I increase the solubility of the dye Reactive Orange 16?

what color to choose to get that dark denim look?

Which type of dye is better to use that will not easily wash away? Why are all the mordants transition metals? Why do we then use sodium chloride as a mordant?

Have you heard of any good natural dyes that will work with cold water for batik?

I've bleached it and it's gone a brownish-yellow. Is there any way of lightening it further?

I am looking for something that can fix the dark denim dye in a pair of jeans. 

Where would you recommend I purchase a eppendorf pipette like the one you use?

I want to dye my hair GREEN and I can't find any permanent hair dye. Is there any out there that is, or can I mix colors together?

I was curious what the best way is to completely remove color from nylon so that it is totally white? Is this even possible?

I need to find a "white" dye which will work on some Nylon mesh garments, something I can use at home.

I recently washed a dry clean only dress in the washing machine. Black dye ran onto cream-colored silk. How can I stop stop further spreading of the dye?

I tried to find a dye for polyester and I am unable to....

Do you know of anyone in my area that has a fabric dyeing service?  I have several cushion covers that I want to dye for my office but want to hire someone with experience to do it.

Can I microwave-dye batik projects? How can I warm up my dye reactions without melting the wax?

what should I use to retain the softness and luster of my silk after dyeing?

how to dye baby bloomers black

What safety precautions need to be taken with Pebeo Soie silk dye? Is it non-toxic?

Do you know a company that sells dyeable/blanks for BIG AND TALL?

What kind of markers should I use to dye silk ribbon for embroidery?

What is Jacquard Permanent Dyeset Concentrate? How does it work in silk painting?

I just dyed our white canvas couch yesterday DARK BLUE with RIT, then early this am when we went to move it inside both of our sets of hands were blue. HELP!

how can I dye a coat that contains a blend of wool and rayon?

Is it safe to dye a sling for my baby?

color mixing for fiber reactive dyes

graphing dye experiment results for a science fair project

What dyes should I use to revamp, restore, and rejuvenate vintage lingerie?

What is the formula to SET the color in a black pair of jeans??

How can I dye sweaters made of 95% acrylic and 5% elastane?

Is it possible to get, buy, find or make my own tye-dye letters and numbers to put on t-shirts?

washing out Procion MX dye that bled onto another part of the nappies

how can I dye my waterproof white snowboarding pants?

Did Lanaset once make a fuschia dye? Is there a replacement?

Where in Johannesburg South Africa can we buy dyeing supplies?

disguising bleach spots on cotton/spandex pants with dye or fabric paint

how to make your own waxed cotton thread

Are there any products on the market that can safely lighten white wool that is stained?

Is it possible to dye iridescence?

where can I buy hand-dyed fabric?

what made my lungs hurt?

I'm wondering if you could explain the chemistry behind why cotton can't be dyed at an acidic pH.

Can copper sulphate, ferric chloride, and potassium permanganate be used as mordants?

What dyes can I use to dye mohair fabric for teddy bears?

I have a ski coat, 49% wool, 26% polyester, 13% nylon, 12% polyurethane, that is too funky in colour for me to wear. Can I dye it?

Can I use Jacquard silk colors (green label) to dye my wool roving as well or do I have to use another type of dye?

solving problems with immersion dyeing to a single solid shade

Is there any way to dye with cold water?

what to use to dye soft white polyurethane foam
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