Rit DyeMore

1. To ascertain just how much dye is necessary, weigh the item on a food scale or approximate the extra weight. As an over-all guideline, one container of Rit will color as much as two pounds of dried out weight material. For very light or very dark colors, we recommend making use of even more dye. Typically we recommended beginning with one container of dye whenever dyeing synthetics however should utilize two containers when dyeing dark colors, specially when dyeing polyester.
2. Pre-wash item in hot, soapy liquid. This can help to get rid of any finishes that could restrict dye absorption.
3. DYE PREPARATION: whenever dyeing artificial textiles, always utilize the Stove Top approach to dyeing. This may make sure a higher, steady temperature (about 180F or perhaps below boiling), which can be needed to color synthetics. Fill cook cooking pot with 3 gallons hot regular water. Protect pot and heat water to almost boiling.
4. When liquid begins to simmer, include one container of DyeMore (shake bottle before pouring) and a squirt of meal washing liquid (about 1 teaspoon). Blend really with a sizable spoon.
5. To try shade, dip a scrap of white-cotton fabric or a paper towel in dye bathtub. If shade is just too light, include more dye. If shade is too dark, include more liquid.
6. Wearing rubber gloves, immerse damp product in dye shower. Stir slowly and constantly for thirty minutes (the first 10 minutes would be the most critical). Use tongs to aid carry and move around the material. Stirring really helps to ensure a level shade with no splotches. Keep heat at a decreased simmer. Item can stay in dye bath for as much as 1 hour. When dyeing polyester, keeping the textile into the dye bathtub for about thirty minutes is important for making sure colour takes fully and does not wash out whenever rinsed, even when fabric appears to have reached the specified shade in less time. Other materials like plastic can be removed from the dyebath whenever they’ve realized the specified shade.
7. When content with along with, remove the product from dye shower. (Remember the shade seems less heavy whenever dried out.) Squeeze away extra dye. Rinse item in tepid to warm water (then gradually cooler water) until water starts to run obvious. Then wash-in cozy, soapy water and wash. Wrap in an old towel to remove extra dampness. Hang to dry.

For Dyeing Buttons, Beads and Legos

• Products, such as for instance beads, buttons and legos, can be heat-sensitive so we recommend dyeing in a little container. This will be a modified Bucket technique.

1. Heat 4 cups of water in a pot or teapot regarding the kitchen stove until it boils. Pull water and afin de into a container. Add ½ cup dye into water; blend really. Immerse items in to the dye bathtub. Stir and allow set 2 to five minutes or until desired shade is accomplished, up to thirty minutes.
2. Remove products through the dye bathtub. Rinse then wash-in cozy soapy liquid. Rinse again and dry written down towels.

For Challenging Dye Heat-Sensitive Products

1. Another option will be heat up 4 cups liquid in a cooking pot on the kitchen stove; include ½ cup dye and blend well. Immerse things in dye shower and provide a simmer for 1 to 2 moments, stirring continuously. Then eliminate pot from stove and allow products set until desired color is accomplished. Caution: Things needs to be watched very carefully because heat-sensitive things can start to melt.