Dye Issues
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knittingI just finished a scarf made out of silk sari yarn and when I washed it, the colors bled horribly. I've handwashed it multiple times and there is still a bit of bleeding. Any ideas? I'm having vague recollections of talk about salt setting dyes? Do we have any dyers in this comm with experience with silk?
ETA: When I was washing it with cold water, it was starting to bleed less. I've now washed it about 4 times with warm water and the bleeding is almost as bad as the first cold water wash.
ETA2: I seem to be allergic to the dye. *facepalm* Guess I'm done fiddling. It's laid out on towels for drying.
ETA: When I was washing it with cold water, it was starting to bleed less. I've now washed it about 4 times with warm water and the bleeding is almost as bad as the first cold water wash.
ETA2: I seem to be allergic to the dye. *facepalm* Guess I'm done fiddling. It's laid out on towels for drying.
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Date: 2010-12-06 11:54 pm (UTC)If you're fortunate, there is a craft store in your area that carries it -- I've picked up small bottles at A C Moore in my area.
Also, pick up some latex gloves for handling fabric that you think will bleed when you wash them for the first time. Some dyes and mordants are rather harsh.
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Date: 2010-12-09 01:12 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2010-12-09 03:14 pm (UTC)I have latex gloves. I just didn't think about using them. I will when I do the next wash. Thanks for suggesting it.