Curtain dye

Tips

Component 1

Preparations

1. Ensure that your curtains can be dyed. Easiest fabrics can be dyed without problematic, but the majority of artificial textiles cannot take dye very as quickly. Before starting this project, you should make sure that your particular curtains are available with a material effective at becoming dyed.
   • Keep in mind that some dyes may or may possibly not be effective at coloring different sorts of materials, but most of those have the same capabilities and restrictions. Nonetheless, you really need to check the label for the dye you plan to utilize to confirm that it could manage your fabric kind.
   • Many dyes will color cotton, linen, wool, silk, and ramie. Certain artificial fibers, like rayon and nylon, usually are dyeable, aswell.
   • Many dyes cannot color textiles mainly consists of polyester, acrylic, acetate, fiberglass, spandex, or metallic materials. Bleached textiles, waterproof textiles, stain resistant fabrics, and "dry clean only" materials usually are off-limits, besides.
2. Pre-wash the curtains. Whether the curtains are brand new or old, you need to run them through a standard washing cycle before you decide to dye all of them. Let the curtains to partly dry by air-drying them or using a dryer.
   • You should use laundry detergent, but don't use textile softeners.
   • This pre-washing action helps remove any finishes or grime which could usually interfere with the way the fabric absorbs dye. Thus, pre-washed curtains will soak up dye more uniformly and much more accurately.
   • The curtains need not be entirely dried out, however must not let them remain soaked, either, because the dampness in curtains are able to turn cold and negatively impact the means the dye interacts aided by the product down the road.
3. Choose your color. Determine what color you want to dye your curtains. In most cases, whatever you should do is determine what hue you desire and locate the colour focus that most useful matches it. You can affect the shade—or, just how dark or light the color becomes—by leaving the curtains in your dye for a longer or shorter time period.
   • Do a little research before buying your dye. Read reviews for each color under consideration and appear at images. Determining the actual correct choice can be difficult, but you can minimize the risk of selecting an unsatisfactory color by taking the full time to test into each choice.
4. Consider eliminating any present shade from curtains. When your curtains are white, off-white, or a really light color, you ought to be able to dye them without any issue. Should your curtains are a darker or better color, however, you should use dye remover before you start.
   • Use dye cleaner instead of bleach since bleach can make it hard for materials to absorb dye.
   • A dark textile can not be dyed a lighter shade. You might be capable dye a colored textile if for example the dye is a darker hue, nevertheless outcomes may be a blend associated with dye as well as the color already in your curtains. Since the outcomes may be unpredictable, entirely getting rid of the first shade is a safer strategy.
   • To use color cleaner:
     • Fill your washing machine with hot water and add three to four packets of dye remover as tub fills.
     • Put your still-wet, pre-washed curtains in washer after the agitation period begins. Let them soak within the washer for 10 to half an hour, otherwise before shade washes out.
     • Strain the washer.
     • Rewash the curtains with detergent. Make use of a full clean and rinse cycle.
     • Clean the washer with hot-water and detergent before deploying it once again to wash out all traces of the shade cleaner.
5. Decide how much dye you want. Dye quantities can differ by brand name, so you should check brand name particulars before generally making your choice. The amounts are often comparable, however, and considering weight.
   • Weigh your curtains on a scale to determine how hefty they have been. The easiest way for this is to load yourself, then weight your self while keeping the curtains. Subtract the difference to determine the weight associated with curtains.
   • Typically, you'll need one package of dust dye or 1/2 cup (125 ml) fluid dye for every single 1 lb (450 g) of body weight. You can use less dye if you would like a lighter tone. For a darker color, twice this amount.