jaciqltznok

RESIST is the easiest way....doing was batiking takes a lot of time, skill and specialized steamers to remove the was...

I carry ALL of the dye chemicals, resists, dye kits, and even books! Just check my siggy line! I have been dying and teaching about it for about 8 years now....just note that MOST of the batik looks quilters like, actually involve PAINT....BUT you can get some nice pieces with just dying as well.

SueSew

thank you Jacquie I checked your ebay and etsy stores and got the links - I'm going to try dying but maybe not until fall/winter - too much going on now.

jaciqltznok

if dying in the fall/winter, you must do it indoors with adequate ventilation and warmth....dyes need to batch a constant temp of about 70-75...once they cool, they lose their potency.

It is tons of fun though and VERY addictive!

SueSew

uh-oh, I was planning on using the barn, where I can make a mess and Mr Fussy (my husband) won't care. It's cold in there! Thanks for the tip. Well, time to get planning.
Thanks again
Sue

jaciqltznok

you could use the barn, away from draft, and put some heating pads on a table, cover with a thick towel and a cheap plastic table cloth, then using a cheap (dollar store) plastic cat litter pan or old roasting pan, do low water immersion dying in ziploc bags put the bags in the pan on the heating pads and then cover with a towel and the heat should stay while they 'batch" for 24 hours!

I have to be creative and have done lots of different things..especially when I started dying while living in the Alaska bush..winter was the best time to dye, but it would get down to -70! I just used the top of my freezer and covered with heavy blankets and the temps stayed good....

here is some "eye candy" to keep you motivated!

SharonC

I dye my own fabrics when I want different gradations of the multiple colors (Twisted log), and I used a large stock pot. Worked fabulously. I got the info from googling on line and there were so many suggestions.

SueSew

Wow, I love your work. And how you used the fabric in such attractive quilts! I am going to try this for myself and see what I come up with. As soon as all the garden is in and all it needs is 'grooming' - AKA weeding - I am going to get a book and get started.

CarrieAnne

Jacquie, those are SO pretty! I have only done alittle dying with wool and yarn, never cotton...those are SO pretty!

jaciqltznok

gather your stuff..make NOTE cards for the steps,
prep your fabric and store in a sealed bin or baggie and then when you are ready it only takes 5 minutes to mix the dyes and pour them on...then they have to sit for 24 hours to get their color....it is the triple rinsing that takes time...and I line dry....so it goes pretty quick..just don't plan to do 50 pieces at one time..limit yourself to say 3-6 the first time...and only do 1/2 yards or even FQ's...smaller containers can be used and less rinsing time....