Fabric Dyeing with a Side of Mashed

re: Fabric Dyeing with a Side of Mashed

chris french — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:52:42 GMT

Thank you to one of our readers for pointing out that we did not specify what type of dye we used in this resist technique. You can use thickened dye or medium-bodied textile paint. We recommend Pebeo Setaccolor or PROfab. These paints are easier to apply if thinned slightly with water and have the consistency of eggnog. Avoid thin paints, as these tend to bleed more. Have fun!

re: Fabric Dyeing with a Side of Mashed

kalmdown — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:36:23 GMT

I was getting ready to try some of the resists from the kitchen from Lisa Kerpoe's series of articles, but ran into a question. The first step in all of the articles is to machine wash the fabric in hot water with synthrapol and soda ash. The instructions for ingredients 1 and 4 say to use 1/2 CUP of soda ash with the hot water and synthrapol when preparing the fabric; ingredients 2, 3, and 5 say to use 1/2 teaspoon of soda ash (all articles say these quantities are appropriate for 3-4 yards of fabric). Since soda ash is fairly expensive, I don't want to use 1/2 cup if 1/2 teaspoon is sufficient. Can you clarify or ask Lisa to clarify? I'd appreciate your help.

re: Fabric Dyeing with a Side of Mashed

mae.bishop@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:00:19 GMT

what sort of dye do you use?

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mae.bishop@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:59:08 GMT

what sort of dye do you use?

re: Fabric Dyeing with a Side of Mashed

Shar Short — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:31:54 GMT

I enjoyed the whole series of food resists in Quilting Arts magazine, but have not tried any yet. I get together with several other friends once a month to dabble in art quilt techniques, and resists are on our list. I dye year round as well. If I am microwave dyeing, I do it in my garage as that is where my microwave is, but I have a sink in my studio and can dye in there as well. Shar

re: Fabric Dyeing with a Side of Mashed

Ute Dean — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:53:05 GMT

For me, dyeing is a year-round activity!

I am always interested in new techniques and most of the time I enjoy your tips. But I definitely won't use food.

Ute (Germany)

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eileenkny — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:05:22 GMT

These are some great ideas, thank you! I have a question for you, Pokey. Can we see photos of your new studio?

re: Fabric Dyeing with a Side of Mashed

Carol DK — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:09:02 GMT

I need to try this. Mashed potato flakes, what a great idea. :D