I HAVE to post pics later. I am FINALLY feeling the prefold
I want to keep half nice and sparkling white but I think it would be fun to dye the other half. What do you use? Kool-aid would eventually fade and wash out, is that right?

Originally Posted by Susan_McCormack I have a question about procion dyes. I've got a bottle of procion MX dye and I tried dyeing cotton and it didn't seem to take. Do I need something else to make it "stick"? TIA!! |
Originally Posted by kimberlylibby Poop. It makes great brown streaks down the middle. |
I'm new to dyes. they don't wash out into other cothes? |
synthropol |
Originally Posted by Jenb Hey Susan, Yes, you do need to use both salt, and Soda Ash-which acts as a fixative. Soda Ash is an alkalai that enables the reaction between the dye and the fibers. ![]() |
Originally Posted by Sleepymama Yep, also if you have hard water add some water softener. Dharma has instructions here http://www.dharmatrading.com/info/vat_dye.html I read you can get soda ash at pool supply places but I've only ordered mine from Dharma. It's not that expensive if you are already ordering from them. |