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Post by Teri Berry on Feb 8, 2015 21:50:04 GMT
If you are using procion dyes any old container will do, doesn't even need a lid. For acid dyes, I steam mine and use the zip lock bags that wow supply their wool in. If Zed's parcel arrived yesterday I'm very excited to think mine might arrive tomorrow.
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Post by koffipot on Feb 9, 2015 11:29:57 GMT
Zed and Teri - What was the delivery window from ordering to receiving the goods? I'm impatient - as always!
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Post by zed on Feb 9, 2015 14:04:11 GMT
I ordered on the 27th, it came on Saturday the 7th.
Is the low imersion thing for procion/cellulose fibres then?
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Post by koffipot on Feb 9, 2015 15:25:17 GMT
It's for any fibre, depending on the type of dye you use. Ann Johnston has a few youtube videos. She also has a book 'Colour by Accident'. I'm trying to get the local library to invest in a copy!! We'll see if they bite......
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Post by MTRuth on Feb 9, 2015 19:15:54 GMT
It's easier with procion dye but you can just steam the baggies if you use acid dye.
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Post by Teri Berry on Feb 9, 2015 20:09:33 GMT
Zed and Teri - What was the delivery window from ordering to receiving the goods? I'm impatient - as always! I'm impatient too, still no parcel for me
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Post by Teri Berry on Feb 9, 2015 20:12:27 GMT
Just checked, I didnt order unti February 1st, so probably have a couple more days wait.... Zed please post a picture of your goodies.... I need a fiber fix
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Post by elizabeth on Feb 9, 2015 21:11:54 GMT
It's easier with procion dye but you can just steam the baggies if you use acid dye. Does anyone 'steam' in the microwave? How important is it for me to keep the pans & stuff used in dyes separate from my cooking utensils? I know.. better safe than sorry, but I'd rather spend my $$ on fiber. :-)
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Post by MTRuth on Feb 9, 2015 21:34:10 GMT
You need to keep all utensils, pots, pans etc. just for dyeing and not for food use. The same goes with the microwave. I suggest looking at thrift stores for things to use with dyeing. Much less expensive and sometimes you can find really good stuff. To steam baggies I use a dye pot with a little water and then put a vegetable steamer over the water. The baggies then sit on top of the veggie steamer.
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Post by koffipot on Feb 10, 2015 8:46:50 GMT
I used to have an old microwave in the garage which I used for dyeing. Sadly it has since died. Now I'm back to old pans and steamers kept only for dyeing. Even if you use natural/plant dyes there is a need for chemicals, which can be just as damaging as those in commercial dyes.
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Post by Pandagirl on Feb 10, 2015 15:18:41 GMT
Elizabeth, Ruth and Judith have given you excellent advice. I've shopped the thrift stores and ebay and have gotten some good deals on my equipment. I haven't done microwave dyeing only because I don't want to dedicate it to dyeing. I work in a cold basement and often want something hot to drink without traipsing upstairs to get it. :-) I use a stock pot for dye baths and steaming.
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Post by zed on Feb 10, 2015 17:19:18 GMT
Teri, I'm having my kitchen done, I haven't even had a proper look myself yet. At the moment their is dust everywhere, so you'll probably get to see yours before I see mine
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Post by Shepherdess on Feb 10, 2015 22:54:43 GMT
Do you get a new stove and fridge too?
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Post by lyn on Feb 10, 2015 23:13:34 GMT
Teri, I'm having my kitchen done, I haven't even had a proper look myself yet. At the moment their is dust everywhere, so you'll probably get to see yours before I see mine Don't worry Zed, you'll soon get to regard dust as a condiment at meal times (ask me how I know).
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Post by Teri Berry on Feb 10, 2015 23:28:51 GMT
Still no package for me Chin up Zed, just think how lovely your new kitchen will be once it has been installed. I'm afraid Lyn is right though, builder's dust seems to get everywhere, you will still be finding patches of it, months after your hairy bottomed friends have departed
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