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07-12-2011, 01:50 PM
#141
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As Lesley mentioned, you do need to check what the lace is made of as some synthetics won't take the dye - cotton works better.
Patti - what do you mean PHFFFFTTTTTT? :shock: Don't you believe me? :mrgreen:
Oh O.K., DH tells me it's a memory issue.
:cry:
Patti - what do you mean PHFFFFTTTTTT? :shock: Don't you believe me? :mrgreen:
Oh O.K., DH tells me it's a memory issue.
:cry:
07-12-2011, 02:01 PM
#142
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Originally Posted by Deecee
As Lesley mentioned, you do need to check what the lace is made of as some synthetics won't take the dye - cotton works better.
Patti - what do you mean PHFFFFTTTTTT? :shock: Don't you believe me? :mrgreen:
Oh O.K., DH tells me it's a memory issue.
:cry:
Patti - what do you mean PHFFFFTTTTTT? :shock: Don't you believe me? :mrgreen:
Oh O.K., DH tells me it's a memory issue.
:cry:
All of my laces are NOT cotton! I have some of that prepackaged stuff that I am fairly sure is not.
Oh well, it's a great idea, and as much as I have, bc I inherited...there is probably some in there.
07-12-2011, 02:32 PM
#143
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Deecee and mouse,
I just finished dyeing my lace and used Rit dye. The package said to use salt to set the dye if the fabric was cotton and to use vinegar on synthetic . I'm not too sure I like the result but I'm darn sure I will use this $40.00 worth of lace!
I just finished dyeing my lace and used Rit dye. The package said to use salt to set the dye if the fabric was cotton and to use vinegar on synthetic . I'm not too sure I like the result but I'm darn sure I will use this $40.00 worth of lace!
07-13-2011, 03:17 AM
#145
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Originally Posted by Deecee
Rox - would love to see pic of dyed lace.
I saw that some are doing a combination of embroidery floss colors and have decided to do the same on mine. Love the variety here. :-D
07-13-2011, 04:41 AM
#146
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Originally Posted by Roxanne
Deecee and mouse,
I just finished dyeing my lace and used Rit dye. The package said to use salt to set the dye if the fabric was cotton and to use vinegar on synthetic . I'm not too sure I like the result but I'm darn sure I will use this $40.00 worth of lace!
I just finished dyeing my lace and used Rit dye. The package said to use salt to set the dye if the fabric was cotton and to use vinegar on synthetic . I'm not too sure I like the result but I'm darn sure I will use this $40.00 worth of lace!
07-13-2011, 01:21 PM
#148
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Ok ladies, here is the dyed lace and the first piece of the border pinned in place.
It's a little more muted than I wanted, but it blends well with my colors and I can't change it.
I started by dying the entire length yellow then tried to tie-die (the old way with scrunching up and using rubber bands) in sections. Didn't like the solidness of color so started splattering dye on in various places and I like this better as it's more random.
Please be honest--what do you think?
It's a little more muted than I wanted, but it blends well with my colors and I can't change it.
I started by dying the entire length yellow then tried to tie-die (the old way with scrunching up and using rubber bands) in sections. Didn't like the solidness of color so started splattering dye on in various places and I like this better as it's more random.
Please be honest--what do you think?
Dyed Lace
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07-13-2011, 02:44 PM
#149
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I like the colours Rox.
My personal opinion - I would add more. I would use the same colours for a shorter time (or dilute or even mix them for new muted colours) between some of the colour patches to sort of transition between colours.
But that's just me - I can't help playing with this type of thing. I am a compulsive fiddler with any sort of crafty stuff and I have trouble stopping when enough is enough.
Or, if you aren't into mucking about, just ignore me - it's good to go as is.
My personal opinion - I would add more. I would use the same colours for a shorter time (or dilute or even mix them for new muted colours) between some of the colour patches to sort of transition between colours.
But that's just me - I can't help playing with this type of thing. I am a compulsive fiddler with any sort of crafty stuff and I have trouble stopping when enough is enough.
Or, if you aren't into mucking about, just ignore me - it's good to go as is.
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