Post by Darcy Christensen on Oct 2, 2012 11:44:00 GMT -5
Dip-Dye How-To:
Tools and Materials
Scarf
Iron
Clothespins
3 plastic bins
Liquid dye
Dye fixative
1.Accordion-fold scarf. Press with iron, and secure with clothespins. (If scarf is wider than bins, fold in half widthwise after accordion-folding.)
2.Mix dye in a bin according to manufacturer's instructions. Dip scarf's folded edge in dye (the resulting stripe will be twice as wide as the dip).
3.Dip scarf's folded edge in another bin filled with cold water to rinse it.
4.Mix fixative in another bin according to manufacturer's instructions. Dip folded edge in fixative to set.
5.Clip accordion-folded scarf to a clothesline or a pants hanger hung from a broom handle suspended between chairs. Place newspaper or a drop cloth underneath scarf to protect surfaces. Let hang until completely dry, about 1 day.
Choosing a Fabric
Different fabrics soak up color in different ways. Experiment with scraps of fabric, the widths of the accordion folds, and the dilution of the dye. These four scarves are made of, from far left, cotton, bamboo rayon, rayon, and crepe de chine silk. The longer you dip your scarf, the more likely the dye will bleed.
Tools and Materials
Scarf
Iron
Clothespins
3 plastic bins
Liquid dye
Dye fixative
1.Accordion-fold scarf. Press with iron, and secure with clothespins. (If scarf is wider than bins, fold in half widthwise after accordion-folding.)
2.Mix dye in a bin according to manufacturer's instructions. Dip scarf's folded edge in dye (the resulting stripe will be twice as wide as the dip).
3.Dip scarf's folded edge in another bin filled with cold water to rinse it.
4.Mix fixative in another bin according to manufacturer's instructions. Dip folded edge in fixative to set.
5.Clip accordion-folded scarf to a clothesline or a pants hanger hung from a broom handle suspended between chairs. Place newspaper or a drop cloth underneath scarf to protect surfaces. Let hang until completely dry, about 1 day.
Choosing a Fabric
Different fabrics soak up color in different ways. Experiment with scraps of fabric, the widths of the accordion folds, and the dilution of the dye. These four scarves are made of, from far left, cotton, bamboo rayon, rayon, and crepe de chine silk. The longer you dip your scarf, the more likely the dye will bleed.