Well, this is just too addictive because it is probably the simplest dyeing I have done with the most interesting results (at least I think so). It is also just great for getting rid of these ancient mixed dyes I have -- and I mean ancient -- most are 10 to 15 years old!! They seem to do just fine though. The only one I have had any problem with is yellow and I think that is because yellow doesn't dissolve that well in high concentrations -- it just kind of glops. I have also avoided the reds as even the small bits in the browns and blacks just hit the fabric as a speck. I may have to do a real experiment though to see what happens. This is Intense Blue, Leaf Green and Sun Yellow (Pro Chem names).
This is a grape and intense blue sateen. I should note that all the pieces in this blog are at least 45 inches by 72 inches and that I am showing the total piece.
This is Basic Brown and Leaf Green - again a sateen. They are ironed this time and that is a fold down the middle there.
Green again with just a bit of brown.
Mostly brown with just a little green.
Another blue and grape.
Yellow, green and a little blue.
Same as above!
This is blue, grape, green and some yellow.
This was my absolute favorite!! Green, grape, a little blue and some yellow.
Today I decided I would try some one yard lengths so we shall see how they turn out. I tried something different with the yellow, making a very intense solution but I think it made little difference as it just won't go into solution in high concentrations and it needs to be in solution to dye the fabric!
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These are fabulous! I really love the symmetrical patterning.
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