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There's always time for Jello
UnNatural Dyes
Jello or Kool-aid Dyeing
Materials Required:
- A package of Jello or Kool-aid
- Water
Starting with a commercial product like Jello or Kool-aid, give you access to a wide range of non-toxic easy to use colors. The basic process is pretty simple, disolve the Jello, or Kool-aid in a small amount of water to make sure the powder is completely dissolved.
Add the dissolved dye to your dye vat.
Add the fiber. Gently heat, bringing the vat to a low simmer.
Cool.
Remove the fiber, rinse and dry out of the sun.
This is a great project to try with kids, as the dyes are non-toxic and edible.
Tips for the novice dyer.
Make sure that the fiber or fabric to be dyed is thoroughly wet, and close in temperature to the dye vat. Quick changes in temperature can ruin some fabric, as can prolonged rapid boiling. Wool is particularly sensitive to heat changes, and the combination of heat, and agitation (from a rapid boil) can turn wool fabric into felt.
Always use a nonreactive pots for dyeing. Stainless steel, glass, or enamel without any chips. Iron, copper, or aluminium will interact with the dye with unpredictable results.
Expriment, try combinations of fabric and dye, and time, but most of all good luck and enjoy yourself!
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