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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
The Art of Cloth Dyeing »

Instructions

Experiment and have fun!

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Category: Other

For: Other


Materials

Procion Mx Dyes Soda Ash P&B Fabric

What was your inspiration?

Jane's class.

What are you most proud of?

How the colors turned out. I used 3 fat quarters and started with adding a little soda ash and then yellow, then let that absorb some then added the next color, kept doing it that way till I got to the third fat quarter then what I done was squished it down pretty hard to absorb all the excess dye. I didn't pour any dye on the third fabric. I pushed it till it absorbed the extra dye and then poured soda ash over the top. Such a fun experiment to do and can't wait to try a yard of fabric instead of fat quarters.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Just play and experiment.

 

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Gail In Denver on craftsy.com
Mar 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
wonderful
Maryann on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love these, Thelma. I'll have to try the stacked method next!
Thelma Bradshaw on craftsy.com
Nov 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Maryann
Thelma Bradshaw on craftsy.com
Sep 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks everyone! Joanna I added premixed soda ash , just a little in the container before I added some dye, then at the last of the fabric I added some more on top . I didn't measure it to know for sure exactly how much.
kathyriggs on craftsy.com
Sep 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very cool. I sorta tried that with two pieces because I had dye left over. they came out nice, too. Thanks for the ideas
Ohio Joanna on craftsy.com
Aug 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love your stacks. I was wondering if you added dry soda ash or a paste/slurry of water and soda ash between your layerings. Bet you can tell I'm new to this dyeing stuff. I never thought of adding soda ash at that point in dyeing, and have no idea what effect that has on the process.
MaryLouiseAB on craftsy.com
Aug 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So sorry about the multiple entries! I hit enter once and that happened! I absolutely love you colors too!
Maggi21 on craftsy.com
Aug 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely colours
Thelma Bradshaw on craftsy.com
Aug 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
lorencia P on craftsy.com
Aug 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Where i can get soda ash? i live in Australia. Can i get all stuff for it in my country?
MaryLouiseAB on craftsy.com
Aug 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Washing soda is the same thing as well. It is often in the laundry detergent area.
MaryLouiseAB on craftsy.com
Aug 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Washing soda is the same thing as well. It is often in the laundry detergent area.
MaryLouiseAB on craftsy.com
Aug 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Washing soda is the same thing as well. It is often in the laundry detergent area.
MaryLouiseAB on craftsy.com
Aug 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Washing soda is the same thing as well. It is often in the laundry detergent area.
MaryLouiseAB on craftsy.com
Aug 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Washing soda is the same thing as well. It is often in the laundry detergent area.
Thelma Bradshaw on craftsy.com
Aug 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
If you have a pool supply store, or a Walmart , buy ph plus and that is same as soda ash. Use a half cup ph plus to a gallon of water. I don't have my conversions in front of me to give you cm measurements
Thelma Bradshaw on craftsy.com
Aug 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I meant to tell you also that I didn't measure the amount of soda ash I poured in the container.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Aug 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
YUM! These look so scrummy yummy! What interesting effects! *sits waiting patiently for the next lot*
Jo-Mo on craftsy.com
Aug 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! beautiful results Thelma, the colors are amazing.
Thelma Bradshaw on craftsy.com
Aug 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks !
Darns on craftsy.com
Aug 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love these! The colors are fabulous!
Thelma Bradshaw on craftsy.com
Aug 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!