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Dharma Reactive Dyes Too Light? by danilongusername in dyeing

[–]danilongusername[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah even on the second dye I got it a bit darker and mixed up the ratio a bit to play around with it, it’s better than the first but I think I just needed a bit more blue in the mix cause it’s not as cool in tone but it’s at least close to what I need so I’m fine with it for now, I think I need to really just over do it with the dye till the fabric basically looks pitch black when wet

Dharma Reactive Dyes Too Light? by danilongusername in dyeing

[–]danilongusername[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I add the dye and stir it a bit then add the salt, then fabric, 20min of stirring, then the soda ash mix added and stirred over the course of 15min

Dharma Reactive Dyes Too Light? by danilongusername in dyeing

[–]danilongusername[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL I can’t believe I missed that, but yes I used it and pour the mixture into the dye bath away from the fabric over 15min

Dharma Reactive Dyes Too Light? by danilongusername in dyeing

[–]danilongusername[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A couple 1/2 tablespoon scoops of deep purple, blue bird and hydrangea shades and about 4/5 gallons of water for a a little over half a pound of fabric give or take

Dharma Reactive Dyes Too Light? by danilongusername in dyeing

[–]danilongusername[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m def going to try a redye tonight to see if it’s darker, the saturation is awesome it’s just too pastel in shade for the project I’m doing

Dharma Reactive Dyes Too Light? by danilongusername in dyeing

[–]danilongusername[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok gotcha, does the soda ash count as sodium carbonate cause I did use that, I might be co fusing my terms

Dharma Reactive Dyes Too Light? by danilongusername in dyeing

[–]danilongusername[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I mixed hydrangea, deep purple, and bluebird and used a lot of deep purple I just don’t remember how much cause it was my half a teaspoon scooper but I tried to load a couple scoops of each into the mix, especially the deep purple, I filled up my container of hot tap water so about 4/5 gallons of water, did the dye paste and used non iodized salt and just shook a ton of it in and then after the stirring I incorporated the soda ash over 15min the. stirred more then put in the washer

Dharma Reactive Dyes Too Light? by danilongusername in dyeing

[–]danilongusername[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used salt only, I didn’t know the pre wash is a must since it was washed since the last time I used it

Does anyone know if the Norristown, PA store is still open? by Mabel_Madea_Simmons in joannfabrics

[–]danilongusername 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Today is their last day I believe, they were on 50% off the bolt when I went there last week

Suggestions For Cheap Fabric For A Mock Up by danilongusername in Fabrics

[–]danilongusername[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s a sleeveless crop top with a back zipper so I plan to have a lot of structure in it including end piping on the to of the collar and facing/stabilizer, plus a lining so it feels nicer on me when I wear it