How do you tie dye with iDye?

How do you tie dye with iDye?

How do I tie dye a polyester shirt using iDye Poly? Use the sublimation method or apply dye and then steam at > 212°F. Alternatively, the fabric can be tied and then sub- merged in the boiling dye bath.

What are the instructions for tie dye?

It makes cleanup from any tie-dye activity so much easier!

1. Step 1: Pick your project. There are so many items you can tie dye!
2. Step 2: Prep your dye. Tulip One-Step Dye bottles come with the dye powder in the bottles.
3. Step 3: Bind the fabric.
4. Step 4: Apply dye.
5. Step 5: Let set.
6. Step 6: Rinse and wash.

How do you dye iDye fabric?

Wear gloves as residual dye can stain skin. Rinse in cool water. For post treatment during final rinse, fill container with water and add 2 tablespoons iDye Fixative per pound of fabric. Agitate for 2 to 3 minutes.

How do you set up iDye?

STOVE TOP METHOD FOR 100% POLYESTER AND NYLON: Turn heat on high. Add the iDye Poly soluble dye packet and iDye Color Intensifier to water and stir until dissolved. Add pre-wetted garments or fabric and bring to a rolling boil. Maintain temperature and stir frequently for ½ to 1 hour.

Can I reuse Rit dye bath?

Dye baths may be reused as well. It’s best to let the dye bath cool to about 100 degrees, recharge it with dye, or use it as is, and then heat it up slowly.

Is iDye permanent?

Regular iDye is a direct dye that can be used only on natural fibers such as cotton; it can be mixed with iDye Poly to dye polyester blends. When mixed with soda ash, Procion dyes are permanent, colorfast, and very washable.

How long should tie-dye sit before rinsing?

Leave it tied up and leave it alone. Let the fabric sit for 2-24 hours. The longer you can let the fabric sit, the easier it will be to wash out loose dye from the fabric.

Can you let tie-dye sit too long?

You definitely can let the tie-dye sit for too long, and it can leave you with very unpleasant effects that can ruin your tie-dye creation. We have lived this a lot at our workshop where we would forget a shirt for a few days or we were waiting to test it out.

How do you dye a CD with iDye Poly?

For the dye mixture:

1. Take half a cup of shaving cream and add a couple of teaspoons of iDye Poly. You can take multiple cups for multiple colors.
2. Mix it thoroughly until the dye blends uniformly into the shaving cream.

What can I use at home to dye polyester?

Polyester must be dyed using disperse dyes and water heated to at least 200℉. The molecules in polyester fibers are hydrophobic and cannot absorb water-soluble dyes. Disperse dyes work only on synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon, and will not color natural fibers.

How long do you let Rit dye sit for tie dye?

After the dye is applied, let the fabric sit for 30 minutes to allow the dye to absorb. To set the dye, do the following while the fabric is still tied up: Optional: Apply Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative with a squeeze bottle, which will enhance the colors and reduce bleeding.

How do you use idye for natural fabrics?

iDye for Natural Fabrics is a hot water dye that produces brilliant colors and may be used on the stovetop or in the washing machine. Simply drop the dissolvable packet in the dye bath or washer, then add the fabric!

How to care for a tie dye kit?

TULIP One-Step Tie-Dye Kita Tie Dye Care Instructions LET IT SET Let set for 6-8 hours or longer for most intense colors. RINSE IT OUT Rinse well with water until excess dye is removed. Cut rubber bands if used. WASH & DRY Fill washer to ‘large load’ setting with hottest water suitable for fabric and a small amount of laundry soap. Wash

How do you make idye poly dye at home?

Simply drop the dissolvable packet in the dye bath or washer, then add the fabric! iDye Poly is for synthetic fibers, and comes in a dissolvable packet, so there are never any messy powders to handle: simply drop the packet in a pot of water, add your synthetic fabric or objects and bring to a boil!

How to wash tie dye in the washer?

Wash Care Instructions – Tie Dye Care Instructions LET IT SET Let set for 6-8 hours or longer for most intense colors. RINSE IT OUT Rinse well with water until excess dye is removed. Cut rubber bands if used. WASH & DRY Fill washer to ‘large load’ setting with hottest water suitable for fabric and a small amount of laundry soap.