I plan on using this brand of dye (assorted colors) to dye 100% cotton rugs. Can you tell me what other products I might need to buy?
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You need soda ash to fix the dye, a bucket or tub large enough to soak the rug in the soda ash solution, and gloves.
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I have done that with other brands no problem! just condition really well. my gripe with this one is that it bleeds and there isnt much of it. it's really a pretty colour though.
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It depends on how the colored piece is dyed and the fabric type. All cottons may NOT be as colorfast. So weak solution bleeds much less.I make a very mild/weak dilution with COLD water and first treat the stain with PLANET INC. dishwasher soap, then immerse in the weak solution. If it quickly starts to bleed a lot of color I remove and rinse completely with cold water and stop. Usually it bleeds out a small amount of color with weak solution.PS Sun cleaner POWDER is the same product and much cheaper from big lots stores or walmart. Small is $2.25 and large about $6!
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Try a small region first, I have had no problems with product, However I have white wool rugs so color change has not been an issue. But the product is one of the best I have ever used. I find if you let the spill ( cat through up ) dry first then scrape off the surface, then vacuum first then apply product. works great, stain come's right to the surface then just blot away.
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1/2 cup borax is a good cleaner. Also Seventh Generation and Mrs. Myers makes carpet shampoos that are earth-friendly. Drugstore.com might have some other all natural cleaners. White vinegar is good, as is alcohol. Simple green is an excellent cleaner (adjust amounts, start with 1/3 simple green and 2/3 water and go from there) Oxy-clean is good (not sure about non-toxic), but THE VERY BEST pre-treater is Castor & Pollux OUT SPOT! All natural, and great stain and odor remover, second would be biokleen BAC-OUT stain and odor eliminator, natural, non-toxic and biodegradable (live enzyne cultures and lime peel extract) both are available from drugstore.com and various other places. I stay well stocked on both! Cathy
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I haven't done on myself. I've dyed a lot of different types of cotton fabrice with great success with this kit. Thicker fabrice take a lot more dye and sometimes a re-dye depending on the effect you want. Hope this helps. Good luck and have fun!!
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Michelle, then buy the white linens and dye them yourself. I would not try to fade them. You will probably ruin the fabric.
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From my experience it should be enough. But few things to note: 1. Check on a small patch. I did an initial mistake for similar thing which turned to different color. 2. I bleached that spot completely and applied. It worked for me. ( I am not an expert, but worked :) for me) 3. Let the trail part completely dry to see the difference, while applying it might look light and it gets darker. 4. Trying color in cotton swab and on material was different from my experience. As the cotton was pure white, but applying it on existing color it was different. ( basic thing on color combination but I went wrong with it initially and hence adding it) HTH.. Good luck
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I had mine previously washes and dried. Products may contain oils, silicones, or other chemicals that can alter the adhesion of the dye. What i did do is get a conditioner that was sulfate, paraben free and mixed a little into the dye to give it volume. This helped the dye spread easily
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Yes, Rit Dye will work well with acrylic cloth. Just be aware that it often dyes acrylic fabrics more intensely than natural fibers, such as cotton or silk. The color comes out deeper and more vivid. For example, if you dye a shirt that is made from cotton cloth but uses acrylic or polyester thread, the thread will pick up more of the dye and will often be a shade, or several shades, darker in color than the surrounding fabric.
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I have got this brand for my friend who is a wood crafter. She swears by the brand and not only is it good value but also covers well too. There is also a great range of different colours. She runs a small wood crafting business and her customers comment on the colours she uses. I hope this helps.
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It will come out spotty if you dilute it. I would suggest you using another dye. Good luck!!!!
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I used a dye kit from hobby lobby-( 2 full kits for 7 girls) on the pillowcases. My husband has been using one of the pillowcases on his bedding for his cot at work (I wash it weekly) and it still looks great. I did wash the pillowcases twice before coloring them.
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The manufacturer specifically recommends a rug pad. Our works beautifully with the pad.
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I use Sparks Premium Long Lasting Bright Hair Color Dyes (Crystal Clear) any other clear dye medium will work to most of the semi permanent dye brands carry one. A little purple goes al ong way with the sparks I use a smidgen of purple to a whole tube of clear.
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I have to color every 5 weeks like clockwork because of my roots. I used John Freida 4R (brown/red). It took me a long time trial and error to find this brand. All the other ones would fade or turn really dull or brassy.
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I use a dye and fragrance free type that I get from Costco. No problems so far! Five months in...