Array ( [21] => Array ( [pid] => 498578 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 33318 [first] => 0 [author] => stitch_mage [authorid] => 17547 [subject] => [dateline] => 1318227439 [message] => Oooh!! Thanks for the idea. :) I'll try that on my next little project. :) [useip] => 180.194.237.220 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 21 ) [22] => Array ( [pid] => 3289825 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 33318 [first] => 0 [author] => rteixeira63 [authorid] => 48140 [subject] => [dateline] => 1368109505 [message] => This is all excellent info for dying. 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When you dilute it down in water, the fine particles of the pigment soak into the threads of the fabric, and then when it dries they just sit there. A dye on the other hand chemically bonds with the item it is used on, so if you fix it correctly (vinegar/citric acid is a common fixative for some kinds of dyes, especially those made to work on animal fibers) then the color is permanant. In a piece of needlework, it may not be THAT big an issue since the finished item doesn't get laundered regularly the way a hand knit item like socks or a clothing item might, so acrylic might be ok. I have no idea about if it will cause any sort of reaction with the threads and fabrics though, so I'd be cautious about using any method that leaves free pigment that is not bonded with the fibers in the thread for a piece that you're wanting to be of heirloom quality. 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stitch_mage Publish time 2011-10-10 14:17

Oooh!! Thanks for the idea. :) I'll try that on my next little project. :)

rteixeira63 Publish time 2013-5-9 22:25

This is all excellent info for dying. Thanks for sharing

seb0357 Publish time 2013-5-10 08:27

Thank you all for the great tips!I think I will try to dye some of my own fabric instead of buying it.It's very expensive and this sounds pretty simple.

seb0357 Publish time 2013-5-10 08:30

rafahubner replied at 2011-6-15 19:43 static/image/common/back.gif
I dyed with acrilic paint, it looks really great. Just added the paint with some hot water and let t ...

I have lots of acrylic paints, but I never thought of using them to dye fabricI'll have to give that a try.Thanks for the tip!

VampKira Publish time 2013-5-11 01:09

Thanks.Will have to try this sometime!

tcca Publish time 2013-5-11 15:42

seb0357 replied at 2013-5-10 08:30 static/image/common/back.gif
I have lots of acrylic paints, but I never thought of using them to dye fabricI'll have to give...

Acrylic paint is a surface paint, not a dye. This means that it sits on the surface of the item it is applied to.When you dilute it down in water, the fine particles of the pigment soak into the threads of the fabric, and then when it dries they just sit there.

A dye on the other hand chemically bonds with the item it is used on, so if you fix it correctly (vinegar/citric acid is a common fixative for some kinds of dyes, especially those made to work on animal fibers) then the color is permanant.

In a piece of needlework, it may not be THAT big an issue since the finished item doesn't get laundered regularly the way a hand knit item like socks or a clothing item might, so acrylic might be ok. I have no idea about if it will cause any sort of reaction with the threads and fabrics though, so I'd be cautious about using any method that leaves free pigment that is not bonded with the fibers in the thread for a piece that you're wanting to be of heirloom quality.

seb0357 Publish time 2013-5-12 01:11

tcca replied at 2013-5-11 02:42 static/image/common/back.gif
Acrylic paint is a surface paint, not a dye. This means that it sits on the surface of the item it ...

Thanks tcca!I didn't think about that.Just when I read the reply about the acrylics, I thought IF I ever run out of fabrics, I could experiment.I think I'm good as far as fabric goes for a LONG time now! LOL!

tcca Publish time 2013-5-12 03:39

seb0357 replied at 2013-5-12 01:11 static/image/common/back.gif
Thanks tcca!I didn't think about that.Just when I read the reply about the acrylics, I thought ...

Yes you are! You can feel free to start destashing some of it in my direction any time ;)

seb0357 Publish time 2013-5-12 04:07

tcca replied at 2013-5-11 14:39 static/image/common/back.gif
Yes you are! You can feel free to start destashing some of it in my direction any time ;)

When I find everything that I have scattered every where, I might could part with a few things! LOL!

tcca Publish time 2013-5-12 11:14

seb0357 replied at 2013-5-12 04:07 static/image/common/back.gif
When I find everything that I have scattered every where, I might could part with a few things! LO ...

LOL! Remember, I like 28 count, but I'm not picky :D I'll take any fabric :D
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