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Up-cycle
home linens and Threads/Lingerie with a jolt of Golden Yellow colour
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It’s a
perfect time of the year to get rid of threads that you don’t love and unflattering
or pukey colours. Even sheets and bath/tea towels can be recolored to give the
home a boost of colour. Instead of giving away what isn’t going to be used
anymore, recoloring is an option to extended use and save bucks. 1 pack dyes around 1kg of fabric and more or less of the powder can be used depending on
desired shade – keep in mind the longer the fabrics process the deeper the
shade also. Personally I used 1 pack for two sometimes 3 batches. Instead of
tipping out the used dye batch water – I added a 2nd lot whilst
still boiling with extra salt and repeated the process. When used I then gave
the items a wash together. With 1 packet I colored 5 yoga straps, 2 pairs shoelaces,
3 queen poly blend sheets and 6 pillowcases, poly mini, 6 tops OR 10 Bras, 5
briefs, pair of knee highs, 4 Bramis, Garter belt. It’s important to note non color safe patterns may darken the dye batch or color other fabrics in the batch and
knot all stitching will take on color or do so differently to the fabric. From Chapter DIY Color (Link)
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What I Used ☽✧
Outdoor plastic industrial
strength gloves
Giant BBQ tongs (Not for
food use)
Giant spoon (Not for
food use)
Giant stainless steel
Stockpot (Not for food use)
Idye poly ‘Yellow’ with
the color intensifier packet (included)
Water
Add 1cup of iodised
salt for cotton/linens/rayons OR
1/3cup white vinegar for silk
Giant tub or bucket
will suffice for cooling
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... Fill
stainless steel pot (I used a giant stockpot) with enough water for garments to
move around freely over high heat. Add packet of poly idye soluble powder and
the colour intensifier packet that comes with. Stir until dissolved. Pre-wet
items to dye, wring out and roll into a bowling ball. Maintain stovetop
temperature and stir frequently for 30 minutes to 1 hour. The stirring/agitation
creates more uniform colour. Remove done items with gloves/a giant barbecue
tong straight into a large tub/bucket (be careful HOT!) allow to cool before washing
in the automatic laundry o n a quick cycle with half the amount of the usual
detergent used. Wash with like colors and some color will transfer which is
fine by me but may not be for you, have fun! I like to do this whilst I work in
the studio next to the kitchen (So I can stir occasionally whilst being
productive)
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Color Results ☽✧
Light Pink Fabrics =
Apricot
Hot Pink/Mauve Fabrics =
Muted Dark Peach to Orange
Light Grey Fabrics =
Golden Olive
Cream/Whites = Golden
Yellow
Remember Color Rules apply |
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