Fabric Dyeing in the Microwave

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04-05-2011, 12:47 PM

craftybear

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http://www.cottonclub.com/dying.htm

04-05-2011, 01:36 PM

Carron

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Never have tried that.

04-05-2011, 01:47 PM

CarrieAnne

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thanks!

04-05-2011, 02:20 PM

Mimito2

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Sounds like my kind of dying. Quick and easy. Now to find the ingredients.
Thanks Craftybear~!

04-05-2011, 03:02 PM

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Sounds like my kind of dying. Quick and easy. Now to find the ingredients.
Thanks Craftybear~!

04-05-2011, 05:19 PM

KellyK

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I've done something similar using unsweetened kool aid packets and silk scarf blanks (to make play silks). It worked really well. My boys still have some and they have hardly faded after almost 2 years!

04-05-2011, 11:51 PM

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Thank you

04-06-2011, 04:15 AM

patchitpat

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What is soda ash?

04-06-2011, 05:43 AM

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I have to save this and go back and ready it later. Sounds like a great idea!

04-06-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by patchitpat

What is soda ash?

I wasn't sure what it was either, but a search brought some information, try this: http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/sodaash.shtml it's interesting!
Thanks craftybear for the information, I'd like to try this!