I'm kinda new at this and using all the right chemicals, algae, soda ash, etc. I have great ideas but the lighter colors on my patterns get overpowered with the darker dyes spilling into them. I'm taking my time, using an eye-dropper and still have the problem. Any suggestions?
2006-11-20 03:37:39 · 4 answers · asked by katydid 7 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Try a small paintbrush instead of an eye dropper.
Remember, you are using dye, not paint. It is designed to be soaked up by the fibers of the fabric.
2006-11-20 04:29:03 · answer #1 · answered by MyThought 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in silk painting there is some type of "stay" you put on the fabric which will stop the paint from bleeding into the next area. I don't know the exact name of it, or the manufacturer, but your local craft/fabric store should have it or know what you're talking about.
UPDATE: oops, it's called "resist."
2006-11-20 11:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by gator girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You put melted wax on the areas you would like remain unaffected.
then place a piece of parchment paper over the wax, Iron on low as many times as needed to get up all the wax.
2006-11-20 19:46:10 · answer #3 · answered by BLAZER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tie dying is an old craft and i don't exactly know for sure but i think the parts you don't want dyed are tied into knots before you dip the garment into the dye . try it on something old ,i could be wrong
2006-11-20 18:29:13 · answer #4 · answered by clrdanlob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋