How do you use Procion MX dye?

How do you use Procion MX dye?

In 1 cup of tap water, mix 2 or more teaspoons of dye. Apply the dye to the fabric using a squirt bottle, paint brush or sponge. Turn the piece over and repeat the pattern on the opposite side. Apply as many colors as you like; however, oversaturation may cause all your colors to run together.

How do you mix procion dye?

You just mix 8 oz of warm water to the following amount of dye: Colors with no * need 2 teaspoons of dye. Colors with one * need 4 teaspoons of dye. Colors with two * need 8 teaspoons of dye.

Do you need soda ash for procion dye?

Soda Ash dye fixer is a mild alkali that promotes the chemical reaction between Procion MX fiber reactive dyes and cellulose fiber. It is also known as sodium carbonate, washing soda or salt soda. Soda Ash is necessary to activate and set Procion MX dye.

How long does Procion MX dye last?

The big dye retailers suggest that their Procion MX dye powders will stay good for one to two years after purchase. However, dyes found in a less-well-run crafts store might, in some cases, be a couple of years old already, before purchase.

When should Synthrapol be taken?

People use Synthrapol as a pre-wash, after-wash, or as a wetting agent for painting and dyeing fabrics….Synthrapol can be used to:

1. Wash hand-dyed fabrics before using them in a garment or quilt.
2. When fabric has already been pieced and quilted, and bleeds into the adjacent fabric.
3. To soak fabric before dying.

What is a substitute for soda ash?

If soda ash is unavailable, you can use baking soda to create a fixer solution, but you need to adjust the soda/water ratio and add heat to achieve the same results.

What is Synthrapol made of?

Ingredients. The actual contents of Synthrapol are water, isopropanol (which is ordinary rubbing alcohol, a chemical “known to the state of California to cause reproductive harm”, thus the alarming warnings on the label), and the detergent itself, a combination of ethoxylated and sulfated aliphatic alcohols.

Do you rinse out soda ash before dying?

Presoak fabrics in soda ash before dyeing them. “Soak your material in the soda ash mixture for 20 minutes,” she advises. “Wring out the material—but don’t rinse—and continue with dyeing.”

What are procion MX dyes?

Procion MX dyes are fibre-reactive cold water dyes. They are fixed chemically instead of with heat. They are perfect for tie-dye, batik, shibori, ice dyeing, bucket and low water immersion dyeing, printing, direct painting and other dye applications.

What happens if you use tie dye after 72 hours?

Do not add water to dye until you are prepared to apply it. Apply dye within 24 hours after mixing. Dye left unapplied after 24 hours will begin to lose concentration and will result in noticeably weaker color intensity.

Do I have to use Synthrapol?

It is optional to use Synthrapol for this step (or Dharma’s replacement) in the initial rinse, but it’s better to skip regular detergent altogether, in the first rinse, since it often contains soda ash. You don’t have to have detergent in the first rinse.

Does Synthrapol go bad?

From everything we have read, Synthrapol doesn’t go bad. At least no one has mentioned that it has a short shelf life. Judging from the large sizes this cleanser is sold in, it is doubtful that it will expire any time soon. Also, you do not need to use a lot of Synthrapol in any pre or after wash.

What can Procion MX dyes be used for?

Because Procion MX dyes can be used away from the stovetop, they are also the ideal colors for shibori, ice dyeing, tub and low water immersion dyeing, printing, direct painting and other “alternative” dye applications.

How many teaspoons of dye do you need for Procion dye?

Below is what the Procion Dyes look like. Measuring them is SUPER simple because they are coded with asterisks (*). You just mix 8 oz of warm water to the following amount of dye: Colors with no * need 2 teaspoons of dye. Colors with one * need 4 teaspoons of dye.

What kind of dye do you use to tie fabric?

Use Procion Dye. It’s what the pros use (and those of us that are pro “wannabes”). Look how yummy: First, you’ll want to prepare a mixture of soda ash and water to soak your fabric in. I like to do this before I tie my fabric so the dye bleeds just a little….but you can also soak it after your fabric is tied.