playsilk questions

[kittynpokey]

okay mamas i need some help? i have bought a bolt of silk for my friend and i to split to make playsilks for our children. i know you can dye with kool-aid and i have read how to. i was wondering about that wilson cake decoration color? where can i find it? i have looked at walmart out by me and havent seen it. i was just if there is a certain place to buy it?

also was wondering about that synthaprol? do you have to use it or is it okay to go with out? any help would be great. thanks.

Lisa

[ma2maya]

Can't help with the Wiltons(sorry) but you'll be o.k. without synthrapol. It is very helpful b/c it will make the rinse process more efficient and quicker but it is not a deal breaker. You might try shampoo if you'll be rinsing by hand(crazy foamy in the washer though ) or maybe some woolite if you are rinsing in the washer. These are gentler on the silk than reg. laundrey soap(wh/ ussually has a higher Ph)

Anyways...have fun!
Oh as for hemming...if you don't want to drudge through hand hemming or fight with your sewing machine to hem by machine, you could seal the edges with fray stop. Well, if you have a serger, a rolled hem would be the easiest and quickest of all.

TTFN!
Kathy

[kimmie-pooh]

You can find Wilton's at any place that sells cake decorating supplies. At most Wal-Mart's you will find it in the crafting section not the baking section. They are in little tubs that are about an inch or two tall with white caps. Here ya go! You can also find it at Michael's, Jo-Ann's, Hobby Lobby, a local bakery that sells supplies, etc. Have fun!!

[kittynpokey]

how do u add the wiltons for dyeing? is it the same way as the koolaid or no? thanks for the help so far.
Lisa