

Instructions on common designs can be found later in this guide. Place the fixed fabric on dyeing surface and fold, twist or tie it into the pattern you want to dye. Wring out excess fixer water back into the fixer water bucket. You can reuse the fixer water and treat several batches of fabric in the same mixture. Let the fabric soak in the solution for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the fabric is completely saturated. Soak the material to be dyed in the dye fixer solution.
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Wear gloves to keep it from irritating your skin and avoid splashing it into eyes to avoid irritation and burning treat it as you would a strong soap. Expand recipe as needed.ĭye fixer is a chemical called sodium carbonate or soda ash. In a plastic bucket, or other suitable container, mix ¾ cup dye fixer per gallon of warm water. Unless you are concerned about the fitness of the fabric or tie dye, you do not need to bother washing the fabric first. We include this instruction because it is a long-standing recommendation in fabric dyeing. Wash fabric to remove any sizing or oils on the fabric that may interfere with the dye.

¨ Measuring cups and measuring teaspoons. ¨ Pipettes, squeeze bottles, or other tools to apply dye.
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¨ Ties: Big, thin rubber bands, twine, sinew, zip ties, etc. ¨ Cups, bottles, or other containers in which to mix dye colors. ¨ Personal protection: rubber gloves to protect skin from fixer irritation and dye staining eye protection dust masks to prevent breathing powders. ¨ Workspace protection: Plastic sheets covered with newspaper provide good workspace protection. ¨ Dyeing Surface: Disposable, absorbent work surface such as cardboard. Please read our common sense safety and dye handling instructions before starting your project.

When using dyes and chemicals it is important to protect your work area, and always wear gloves and protective clothing.
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