Dye small, delicate or unusual items by hand with a bucket, sink, or bathtub.Do not use fabricdye inporcelainor fiberglass bathtubs due to the strong possibility of staining.
Use the right amount of product for your fabric type and weight.
Prepare fabric. Wash material (avoid fabric softener) and leave damp.
Wear rubber gloves to prevent dye from staining your skin; if needed, protect work area with plastic.
Fill a suitable vessel (ex: bucket/sink/bathtub) with enough hot water so your material will be completely submerged under the water. Do not place your material into the water yet.
Mix dye solution. Usethe required amount of Tintex fabric dye for your fabrictype &weight. Add dye powder to 2 cups (500ml) of hot water, stirring gently untilcompletelydissolved.
Add the now liquid dye solution to the previously poured hot water and mix carefully. If the solution has not been evenly mixed before your fabric is added the results could be blotchy.
Add fabric. Carefully stir and move the material around in the water for a minimum of 30 minutes. Darker or brighter colours can stay in dye bath for up to 60 minutes (adjust dyeing times as needed). Dye colour always looks darker while wet.
Remove fabric. Gently squeeze the excess dye out. Do not wring fabric.
Rinse material with cool clean water. Thoroughly remove all excess dye until the water runsclear.
Clean your workstation using soap and/or bleach with warm water as soon as possible after dyeing.
Wash fabric in warm water with laundry detergent, alone or with similar colours; you may iron on a low setting when slightly damp if needed.
FAQs
We do not recommend dyeing in a porcelain or fiberglass sink.
How to dye fabric in a bathtub? ›
Step by Step Instructions:
- Pre-Wash your fabric. This is a very important step. ...
- Dissolve your dye. ...
- Dissolve the Non-Iodized Salt completely in the required amount of lukewarm (about 105ºF) tap water and add to tub. ...
- Add the fabric. ...
- Add the Soda Ash. ...
- Rinse & wash out excess dye.
We do not recommend dyeing in a porcelain or fiberglass sink.
What is the bucket method of tie dye? ›
BUCKET DIPPING METHOD
Stir dyebath until dye is completely dissolved. Dip prepared fabric tube into dyebath and repeat as needed for different colours. Immerse fabric in dyebath, stir occasionally to agitate fabric. Remove material when it is slightly darker than the desired colour.
Can you use Rit dye in a stainless steel sink? ›
Fill a plastic container or stainless steel sink with enough water for the fabric to move freely. We recommend using 3 gallons of water for every pound of fabric. The water should ideally be 140°F . If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath.
How long can you leave fabric in a dye bath? ›
Item can remain in dyebath from 10 minutes up to one hour with stirring.
What is the best container for dyeing fabric? ›
A bucket, bin, or stainless-steel sink works best for our Permanent Fabric Dyes.
Why add dish soap to Rit dye? ›
Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing. As a general guideline, one liquid bottle or two powder packages dyes up to two pounds of dry fabric.
Can you dye a bathtub? ›
You can repaint your bathtub with the help of a refinishing kit. The refinishing kit comes with paint and primer, which you can use to give a new look to your bathtub. Is it possible to change the color of your bathtub? Yes, it is.
What not to use on a porcelain tub? ›
Porcelain enamel is painted over and fused to cast-iron, so you don't want to use any abrasive cleansers that could ding or chip the porcelain. Cleaners like scouring powder, white vinegar and steel wool should also be avoided, as they can damage the finish.
Lay fabric out on a flat surface and scrunch randomly. Wrap rubber bands tightly around the fabric at various points. The rubber bands act as a resist and creates white spaces. The more rubber bands you use and the tighter they are wrapped, the more white space there will be.
Is the wet or dry method better for tie dye? ›
Does fabric need to be wet or dry before dyeing? We generally recommend washing your fabric and leaving it damp before tie dyeing, as the dye has an easier time saturating the fabric when it's wet. But depending on the technique and the look you want, you can apply dye to dry fabric.
Can I use Rit dye in the bathtub? ›
Do not use fabric dye in porcelain or fiberglass bathtubs due to the strong possibility of staining. Use the right amount of product for your fabric type and weight. Prepare fabric. Wash material (avoid fabric softener) and leave damp.
Can you leave clothes in Rit Dye overnight? ›
It really depends on the desired shade and fabric. To achieve the color on the box or bottle, we suggest 30 to 60 minutes with continuous stirring. For lighter shades, we suggest 10 to 20 minutes.
Can you rinse tie-dye in a bathtub? ›
Rinse. Once your dye has set, it's time for the moment of truth. Throw those gloves back on, head over to a sink or tub, and remove all rubber bands to reveal your creations! Rinse each item separately under warm water, rinsing out excess dye until the water runs clear.
Can you dye waterproof fabric? ›
Waterproof and stain-resistant finishes resist wetting by water and therefore resist penetration of the dye. If the fabric is dyed, the resulting color will be as much as 50% lighter than the package color. We do not recommend dyeing these fabrics.
How to dye a comforter in a tub? ›
How to Dye a Comforter in a Tub
- Wash the comforter to remove any stains. ...
- Fill a tub with 3 gallons of hot water. ...
- Stir the water in the tub to evenly distribute the fabric dye. ...
- Place the damp comforter into the tub. ...
- Drain the water from the tub. ...
- Wash the comforter by itself using mild detergent.
Soak your fabric overnight in the alum mordant bath, no heat is necessary just a nice long 8 hr room temp soak. Remove the fabric from the mordant and hang to dry on a clothes line. You can start dyeing right away with damp fabric, or dry the fabric to use whenever you are ready to dye.
