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Post by ncquilter on Mar 26, 2015 20:19:12 GMT
YES.....go for it Frances!!!
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Post by koffipot on Mar 26, 2015 20:30:29 GMT
I like to do ice dyeing but I'm no expert and my explanation probably isn't very good, here goes anyway: - The point of ice or snow dyeing, is to allow the ice/snow to melt slowly, in turn allowing the powdered dye to drip slowly through the scrunched/folded, wetted fabric, creating interesting rivulets of colour. The addition of heat to speed up the melt means that all the colours are running through together very quickly and the heat is setting them as they go. I hope this makes sense.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 26, 2015 22:24:11 GMT
Judith, you're right. I can see using heat would change the outcome, I think as Mary found out. I've liked the results just letting it melt on its own. Longer, yes, but worth the wait.
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Post by ncquilter on Mar 26, 2015 23:50:36 GMT
I like the traditional ice dying method better too. But even those results vary as the amount of ice, amount and color compatibility of dyes, size of the holding containers, outside temperature, type of fabric being dyed...it all affects the outcome. I suspect if it were 100% predictable ....we'd get bored with it.
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Post by koffipot on Mar 27, 2015 7:56:27 GMT
Yes, serendipidy wins!
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