Lady Dye - Fabric Dye - Hot Water Dye - Bottle Green

HOT WATER MACHINE WASHGet preparedAlthough all our dyes are non-toxic, care should always be taken when handling any chemicals​Avoid prolonged inhalation of dye powder, as this can cause an allergic reaction in some peopleIf you are concerned about the ap
HOT WATER MACHINE WASHGet preparedAlthough all our dyes are non-toxic, care should always be taken when handling any chemicals​Avoid prolonged inhalation of dye powder, as this can cause an allergic reaction in some peopleIf you are concerned about the appearance of your hands, wear latex gloves for protection against temporary skin stainingRead and stick to the instructionsMake sure you have all of the required equipment before you start, and enough time to complete the processPlease make sure that your washing machine:Can​ heat to 90°CIs NOT a twin tub or single tubROTATES AUTOMATICALLY during heating to ensure even dyeingIf it does not rotate automatically, interrupt the cycle periodically and turn the switch to rotateAfter a few rotations, resume the heating stage​Prepare the fabricIdentify the fabric type before dyeingNatural fabrics dye best (cotton is the best); other fabrics give mixed resultsPoly-cotton mixtures give reduced shades and can result in blotchy resultsSynthetic and acrylic fabrics cannot be successfully dyed in the home (these require very high temperature and pressure conditions not attainable in the home)Silk can be dyed under specific conditions (you will have to use an acidic agent, like vinegar)Wool can be dyed, but we do not recommend it, as the high temperatures often cause shrinkage and shape loss of the garment​Weigh the fabric before dyeing itThe weight of the fabric determines how much dye you should useEach pack of Lady Dye fabric dye is designed to dye 250g of dry fabric to the shade indicated on the packVarying the amount of dye to fabric ratio will make for lighter or darker shades (i.e. 1 pack of Lady Dye fabric dye to less than 250g of dry fabric will result in darker shades, whereas 1 pack of Lady Dye fabric dye to more than 250g of dry fabric will result in lighter shades)If your garment weighs less than 250g, use a proportional amount of dye and water (e.g. if your garments weighs 125g, use half the pack of dye and half the amount of water. See Weighing Table for more detail)​Get the fabric ready for dyeingWash all fabric before dyeing (any impurities will affect the dyeing process); this is true for both brand new and old fabricsThe closer to white the fabric, the better (Lady Dye Colour Remover or a bleach and water solution are recommended)Prepare the solutionsMake up the dye solutionBoil 1 litre of water for every sachet of Lady Dye fabric dyeDissolve the dye powder in the water you have just boiled (making a paste with some of the water first helps)Strain the solution through a cloth into another container large enough to contain your fabric AND the dye bath solution (a large pot is best). Please note that the cloth that you strain the solution through will be discoloured by the process, so a clean, old cloth is best)This solution is now what we call the Dye SolutionMake up the salt solutionBoil another 1 litre of water for every sachet of Lady Dye fabric dye usedDissolve 4 tablespoons (60ml) of salt for every sachet of Lady Dye fabric dye used; make sure the salt dissolves completelyDye the fabricDye the garmentStrain the dye solution through a cloth into a jugPour this directly into the washing machine drumPour the salt solution directly into washing machine drum as well Run through the longest and hottest cycle. DO NOT INCLUDE A PREWASHWhen the cycle is complete, dry your fabric before fixing the colour​Fix the colourWet your fabricPlace your fabric into the washing machine drumRe-program and run the washing machine at 40°CDissolve the sachet of fixative in 250ml of warm waterAdd this fixative solution through the detergent chamber of the washing machine while the machine is runningRun for 15 minutesRinse and spin-dry HOT WATER HANDWASHGet preparedAlthough all our dyes are non-toxic, care should always be taken when handling any chemicals​Avoid prolonged inhalation of dye powder, as this can cause an allergic reaction in some peopleIf you are concerned about the appearance of your hands, wear latex gloves for protection against temporary skin stainingRead and stick to the instructionsMake sure you have all of the required equipment before you start, and enough time to complete the processPrepare the fabricIdentify the fabric type before dyeingNatural fabrics dye best (cotton is the best); other fabrics give mixed resultsPoly-cotton mixtures give reduced shades and can result in blotchy resultsSynthetic and acrylic fabrics cannot be successfully dyed in the home (these require very high temperature and pressure conditions not attainable in the home)Silk can be dyed under specific conditions (you will have to use an acidic agent, like vinegar)Wool can be dyed, but we do not recommend it, as the high temperatures often cause shrinkage and shape loss of the garmentWeigh the fabric before dyeing itThe weight of the fabric determines how much dye you should useEach pack of Lady Dye fabric dye is designed to dye 250g of dry fabric to the shade indicated on the packVarying the amount of dye to fabric ratio will make for lighter or darker shades (i.e. 1 pack of Lady Dye fabric dye to less than 250g of dry fabric will result in darker shades, whereas 1 pack of Lady Dye fabric dye to more than 250g of dry fabric will result in lighter shades)If your garment weighs less than 250g, use a proportional amount of dye and water (e.g. if your garments weighs 125g, use half the pack of dye and half the amount of water. See Weighing Table for more detail)Get the fabric ready for dyeingWash all fabric before dyeing (any impurities will affect the dyeing process); this is true for both brand new and old fabricsThe closer to white the fabric, the better (Lady Dye Colour Remover or a bleach and water solution are recommended as a pre-treatment)Prepare the dye bathMake up the dye solutionBoil 1 litre of water for every sachet of Lady Dye fabric dyeDissolve the dye powder in the water you have just boiled (making a paste with some of the water first helps)Strain the solution through a cloth into another container large enough to contain your fabric AND the dye bath solution (a large pot is best). Please note that the cloth that you strain the solution through will be discoloured by the process, so a clean, old cloth is best)This solution is now what we call the Dye SolutionMake up the salt solutionBoil another 1 liter of water for every sachet of Lady Dye fabric dye usedDissolve 4 tablespoons (60ml) of salt for every sachet of Lady Dye fabric dye used; make sure the salt dissolves completelyMake up the dye bathAdd the dye solution to the salt solutionAdd enough cold water to cover the article to be dyed (up to a maximum of 3 litres per sachet of Lady Dye fabric dye)Well done - your dye bath is now ready!Dye the fabricDye the garmentWet your fabricImmerse the garment in the dye bathPut the dye bath onto the stove and slowly bring it to a boilMove the fabric around continuously so that the dye can penetrate all the folds and creases (it also ensure an even distribution of heat, and thus colouration)Keep the garment fully submerged for the duration of the dyeing processOnce boiling, reduce heat and allow the fabric to simmer for at least 15 minutesRemove from the heat and allow to cool for another 15 minutesRinse under a cold tap until the water runs clear (this removes excess dye)Allow the garment to dry (so that you can check the shade before you fix the dye)Fix the colourWait for your garment to dryDissolve the fixative (provided in the Lady Dye box) in 4 to 5 litres of warm water (40°C); this is called the fixative solutionWet the garmentImmerse the wet garment into the fixative solution and agitateLeave to soak for 15 minutes, stirring occasionallyDry the garment

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