HAND DYEING METHOD:
1. Dissolve the dye in hot water.
2. Pour the dyed solution into a large container filled with lukewarm water and add one spoonful of salt.
3. Place the pre-wetted fabric into the dye bath and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring continuously.
4. Remove from heat and allow the fabric to cool.
5. Once cooled, rinse thoroughly with cold water.
✅ Tips for Best Results:
• Use a large container to ensure the fabric moves freely in the dye.
• For wool fabrics, add one spoonful of vinegar when the dye starts to boil.
• Do not add vinegar to red or yellow dyes.
• Vinegar is essential for dyeing nylon fabrics.
• Each packet dyes approximately 200 grams of fabric evenly.
MACHINE DYEING METHOD:
1. Place Natural Bazaar Fabric Dye, along with one spoonful of salt and vinegar, into the second detergent compartment of your washing machine.
2. Add Natural Bazaar Fabric Dye Fixer into the softener compartment.
3. Set your washing machine to Program A and start the cycle.
4. When the cycle is complete, remove the dyed fabric without wringing.
FABRIC DYE FIXER – FEATURES & USAGE:
• Fully dissolves in water.
• Used for cellulose fibers (cotton, linen, viscose, etc.) and improves wet fastness for wool and silk blends.
• For hand dyeing, add one 30cc bottle of fixer to the dye bath for enhanced color durability.
HOW TO USE THE FIXER PROPERLY:
✅ If dyeing in a washing machine:
• Pour the fixer into the softener compartment.
✅ If dyeing by hand washing:
1. In a separate container, mix one 30cc bottle of fixer with 6 liters of lukewarm water.
2. After dyeing, place the fabric in this fixer solution without rinsing.
3. Stir gently for 15-20 minutes.
4. Rinse under running water without wringing, until the water runs clear.
5. Hang to dry without wringing.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Catalog colors are approximate shades.
• Using a fixer is essential for long-lasting color results.
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