Where can I Get fabric dye?

There are lots of types of fiber reactive dyes, Procion MX becoming the most popular. In the interests of convenience, I bought all of my dye products from Dharma Trading Co., in which these are typically sold at low prices and all sorts of the merchandise are guaranteed to work together. However, you might find it simpler to search for alternatives. Including, Dylon's Permanent Fabric Dye* series are available in art stores such Hobby Lobby or superstores like Walmart.

To color one shirt, you will require these materials.

• Fiber Reactive Dye (your chosen colors - with this particular task we utilized B15 Bahama Blue)
• Soda Ash Fixative
• Urea (recommended)
• Sodium Alginate Thickener
• pH Neutral Fabric Detergent** (suggested - a simple pH helps maintain the dye from coloring undesirable places during the very first washes)

Warning: While these materials are non-toxic, it is strongly recommended that you wear gloves nor inhale or consume some of these ingredients, while they could be irritants for some folks.

* Dylon lasting Fabric Dye packets have both fibre reactive dye and soda ash fixative, if you use this product, there is no need to purchase extra soft drink ash.

** Since many detergents not to market their particular pH, we used Dharma expert Textile Detergent to-be safe. Synthrapol is an alternative, but it may be more costly and possibly poisonous.

General Supplies

• Cellulose-fiber Fabric or Clothing (cotton fiber, linen, rayon, etc.)
• Plastic, Glass, or steel Containers (one to mix "chemical liquid, " and one for every single shade)
• Measuring Cups
• Gloves
• Paint Brush
• Resisting material (synthetic bags and/or cardboard work nicely) (optional)
• Plastic Covering or Bag