<![CDATA[All About Hand Dyeing Q&A]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en %77%65%62%70%61%67%65%6D%61%69%6C%40%70%62%75%72%63%68%2E%6E%65%74 ®2009 Paula E. Burch Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:56:29 -0600 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:56:42 -0600 iBlog 1.4.6 2004-2009 Paula E. Burch, Ph.D. All About Hand Dyeing Q&A Questions and answers about dyes and dyeing. 2004-2009 Paula E. Burch, Ph.D. %77%65%62%70%61%67%65%6D%61%69%6C%40%70%62%75%72%63%68%2E%6E%65%74 All About Hand Dyeing Q&A Arts & Entertainment <![CDATA[Is Superwash treatment too toxic for my customers? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1307213733/E20091119090430/index.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:04:30 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1307213733/E20091119090430/index.html <![CDATA[ Can I dye a dark denim blue that looks like jeans with that little bit of white in them? I want to get them to a charcoal grey ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091118190002/index.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:02 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091118190002/index.html <![CDATA[How do you dye white twill to a more natural (off-white) color? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091116100445/index.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091116100445/index.html <![CDATA[I wish to purchase a 100% cotton broad cloth dress with some cut out design, all white and dye it black. ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091114091829/index.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:18:29 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091114091829/index.html <![CDATA[The pants became black, but all the stitching on the pants remained tan ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1691090068/E20091113073630/index.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:36:30 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1691090068/E20091113073630/index.html <![CDATA[Do we need to mix the entire packet of dye at once? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C519496913/E20091112082129/index.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:18:00 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C519496913/E20091112082129/index.html <![CDATA[My polyester wedding dress was dyed too dark. Can I bleach it? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091112063106/index.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091112063106/index.html <![CDATA[How can I salvage a stained corduroy coat? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091111084340/index.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091111084340/index.html <![CDATA[Do you know any books about dyes and screenprinting? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1942859673/E20091110075832/index.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1942859673/E20091110075832/index.html <![CDATA[Why are acidic dyes called acidic dyes, and basic dyes called basic dyes? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C763608095/E20091108085653/index.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:56:53 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C763608095/E20091108085653/index.html <![CDATA[dyeing a shirt for a Steelers fan ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1224992486/E20091107190917/index.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:09:17 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1224992486/E20091107190917/index.html <![CDATA[How do I set regular ink from a blue ballpoint pen? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1605100905/E20091105184257/index.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:56:00 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1605100905/E20091105184257/index.html <![CDATA[Will using the Elmer's Washable Blue Glue Gel as a batik work with the dyes in the Jacquard Silk Colors? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1093657698/E20091105092804/index.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:40:00 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1093657698/E20091105092804/index.html <![CDATA[How do you make a true fluorescent (UV-reactive) tie-dyed t-shirt? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C763608095/E20091105064038/index.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C763608095/E20091105064038/index.html <![CDATA[How much dye to tie-dye 120 plain white cotton t-shirts? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C519496913/E20091103132440/index.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:24:40 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C519496913/E20091103132440/index.html <![CDATA[Can you dye a sweater that's 60% cotton, 40% polyester? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091102122004/index.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:20:04 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091102122004/index.html <![CDATA[Has the designer considerd the environmental impact of their work? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1307213733/E20091029063444/index.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:37:00 -0600 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1307213733/E20091029063444/index.html <![CDATA[If thawed out to room temp, will frozen dyes still give good results? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C763608095/E20091027185953/index.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:06:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C763608095/E20091027185953/index.html <![CDATA[The back came out blotchy.  Should I re-dye it?   ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091027085336/index.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:28:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091027085336/index.html <![CDATA[What is your inspiration for some of your work? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C22699859/E20091027090421/index.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:01:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C22699859/E20091027090421/index.html <![CDATA[How to tie-dye a Snuggie ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1084792486/E20091027185720/index.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:57:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1084792486/E20091027185720/index.html <![CDATA[Can I dye a ski jacket? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091025094916/index.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091025094916/index.html <![CDATA[How to dye a charcoal gray ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C203371267/E20091022074334/index.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:51:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C203371267/E20091022074334/index.html <![CDATA[How to dye hot pink 50% cotton/50% poly garments to dark colors ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091021120429/index.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:55:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091021120429/index.html <![CDATA[Will dye remover work on a polyester faux fur jacket that is hot pink? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C765382484/E20091021111646/index.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:25:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C765382484/E20091021111646/index.html <![CDATA[Are you familiar with any research on how vinegar can effect the color of tie-dyes?  ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C22699859/E20091021105717/index.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:20:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C22699859/E20091021105717/index.html <![CDATA[Can you recommend alternatives to the mordants copperas, blue vitrol and sugar of lead? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C417788512/E20091021101407/index.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:28:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C417788512/E20091021101407/index.html <![CDATA[I have several pairs of WHITE 94% nylon/6% spandex compression shorts that I want to dye BLACK. ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091021070436/index.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:04:36 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091021070436/index.html <![CDATA[Can an ivory wedding dress made of polyester be dyed white? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091019095054/index.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:15:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091019095054/index.html <![CDATA[I am not able to find dyeing supplies in UK. ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1134262190/E20091011092524/index.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:13:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1134262190/E20091011092524/index.html <![CDATA[I know on your website you say to do dye a polyester/cotton like cotton, but what about a polyester/cotton/spandex garment?  ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091014151724/index.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:24:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091014151724/index.html <![CDATA[Do you have any recommendation for dying cotton chenille stems? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091009102324/index.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091009102324/index.html <![CDATA[intense liquid dye for glass demo ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C763608095/E20091008084717/index.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C763608095/E20091008084717/index.html <![CDATA[How long can I let a Procion dyed shirt sit without washing it out? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C815515337/E20091009084015/index.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:05:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C815515337/E20091009084015/index.html <![CDATA[Coloring the inside of a helmet ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C269021010/E20091009090629/index.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:01:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C269021010/E20091009090629/index.html <![CDATA[Is Superwash wool a "natural fiber"? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1691090068/E20091010162851/index.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:25:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1691090068/E20091010162851/index.html <![CDATA[dyeing to cover paint stains on a poly/nylon down coat ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1269722797/E20091009082713/index.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:16:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1269722797/E20091009082713/index.html <![CDATA[how to tie dye sport towels or swimmer/diver shammys ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091008113542/index.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:16:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1405331529/E20091008113542/index.html <![CDATA[What is the best and most cost effective way to overdye 40 to 50 printed white t-shirts? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1942859673/E20091009095009/index.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:30:09 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1942859673/E20091009095009/index.html <![CDATA[dyeing a Lycra hoodie red for a costume for my horse ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091008111147/index.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:04:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20091008111147/index.html <![CDATA[the color of disodium phthalocyanine ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1845207367/E20091008085023/index.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1845207367/E20091008085023/index.html <![CDATA[ a wide brush or tool to cover large areas of fabric with wax ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1093657698/E20090924185237/index.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:52:37 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1093657698/E20090924185237/index.html <![CDATA[mixing colors for a medium gray on cotton yarn ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C128544578/E20090925153118/index.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:31:18 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C128544578/E20090925153118/index.html <![CDATA[Baby bottle disinfectant as a dye discharge ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1975726308/E20090924151547/index.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:15:47 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1975726308/E20090924151547/index.html <![CDATA[Redyeing a new floor-length silk chiffon gown ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20090914190848/index.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:08:48 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C2070637368/E20090914190848/index.html <![CDATA[help neutralizing a hypochlorite bleach spill ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1975726308/E20090912152215/index.html Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:28:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1975726308/E20090912152215/index.html <![CDATA[Washed my dry-clean-only pants: can I correct the fading? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1084792486/E20090906105337/index.html Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:53:37 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1084792486/E20090906105337/index.html <![CDATA[I have black shorts that are 65% polyester / 35% cotton that I would like to dye back to black ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1084792486/E20090906103728/index.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:37:28 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1084792486/E20090906103728/index.html <![CDATA[Where can I find a professional dyer to dye my wedding dress black? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C924703595/E20090901105420/index.html Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C924703595/E20090901105420/index.html <![CDATA[What is the easiest way to tie-dye a pair of 100% polyester fleece pants? ]]> http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1084792486/E20090902112602/index.html Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:55:00 -0500 http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyelog/B1063361308/C1084792486/E20090902112602/index.html