Dylon
Multi-Purpose
Dye
Instructions
ˇ Suitable fabrics: cotton, linen, viscose, wool, silk,
nylon and LycraŽ
(elastane) .
ˇ NOT for pure synthetics (except nylon),
polyester/wool mixtures, or
fabrics with special finishes.
ˇ Multi-Purpose Dye is not colourfast so garments
should always be washed
separately.
ˇ One tin is sufficient for up to 250g/8 oz dry weight
fabric.
You will need:
ˇ 30g / 1oz of
salt
ˇ Rubber gloves
ˇ A saucepan
Instructions:
1. Weigh dry fabric. Wash fabric thoroughly even if new
and leave damp.
2. Fill saucepan or similar container with enough hot
water to cover
article and allow easy movement during dyeing.
3. Wearing rubber gloves, dissolve dye in 500ml/1 pint
of boiling
water, stir well.
4. Add solution to vessel with 30g/1oz salt, stirring
well.
5. Put in clean, damp article and raise temperature to
simmer, then stir
constantly for 20 minutes to ensure even dyeing.
6. Rinse article until water run clear. Results are not
colourfast, so dyed
garments should be turned inside out and washed separately.
7. Dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
Special Instructions for Wool:
Follow steps for 1 to 4 above.
5. Put in clean, damp, unfolded article. Bring slowly
to a simmer and
reduce heat at once. Stir gently for 10 minutes.
6. Remove article from dye and allow to cool before
rinsing in lukewarm
water, until water runs clear.
7. Dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
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