DYLON Washing Machine Fabric Dye Pod for Clothes & Soft Furnishings, 350g – Olive Green

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So, as you understand, the color of the fabric being dyed is of crucial importance here. For instance, over-dyeing a yellow fabric with red will turn it into an orange fabric, while the same red, when applied to a blue fabric, will be somewhat purple. White – the opportunities are endless! Dye white fabric any color you want and it’ll come out the same color as the dye says it will, which is quite handy! Now, you might think that dyeing a certain fabric may be extremely complex. Not really! You need to carry all the basic steps you follow while coloring a white garment. Beige – almost any “antiqued” version of a color can be created from a beige base. Neons are unlikely, but you can use a dusty pink using a bit of red dye, a mossy green using some spring green dye, etc. Beige is similar to mixing a very light brown, it will tone down any dye color slightly and make it appear slightly muddy and less intense.

This happens because yellow and blue are complementary colors and, when mixed, balance out each other to create a color in between, that is, green. Fill a stainless steel or enamel pot with just enough water for the fabric to move freely. Turn on to high heat. Once you’ve selected your overdye bath color using the above sections as a reference, the dyeing process will depend on the type of dye you want to use, and the type of fabric your garment is made from. We’ve created some resources that encompass how to dye with box dyes like Rit, Dylon, and iDye as well as specialist dyes like fiber reactive dyes and acid dyes. You can find more information on how to have a successful dye day in these posts: So, before you attempt to immerse the fabric in a dye bath, test your creative swatch just to be safe! For cotton, linen and rayon dissolve one cup (237 ml) of salt in a little hot water and add to dye bath. For silk and wool add a third of a cup (78 ml) of white vinegar instead of salt. Avoid pouring directly onto fabric.

Do two separate dyebaths, one with salt and one with vinegar. This will probably be best for darkest colours. Maintain a rolling boil and stir frequently for ½ to 1 hour. For uniform colour use constant agitation. Add 1 cup (237 ml) of fabric salt for cotton, linen and rayon or a third of a cup (78 ml) of white vinegar for silk. Avoid pouring directly onto fabric.

Ideal for changing or updating the colour of your clothing or soft furnishings in the washing machine So, before you over-dye or recolor an already-colored fabric, you need to be clear about how different colors will interact when they mix. For example, when you over-dye a yellow fabric with blue, it will most likely turn into a green fabric.

What is overdyed fabric?

It is no more complicated to overdye fabrics than it is to dye white items. You still have the same choices of dye depending on the fiber content of your garment or fabric, and you still need the same supplies as you would with any other dye bath. The added layer of complexity comes only in the planning stage. If you’re starting with a garment or fabric that has a color already, and you’re trying to arrive at a particular color, you’ll need to do a bit of planning (and potentially testing!) to figure out what color you need to use for your overdye bath. Should any dye remain in the machine, run another empty cycle with detergent and a cup of household bleach in the drum. For best results read full instructions and helpful hints before starting. The shade you will achieve depends on 3 things: Another thing to keep in mind – one that doesn’t add any complexity but may add one extra step – is that if you’re working with a previously worn garment, you’ll want to pay special attention to pre-washing and stain treatment. Stains that are visible or barely visible can show up in a freshly overdyed garment. You’ll want to pre-wash and stain treat thoroughly, but also keep in mind that these areas can absorb dye differently. If you have, for example, spattered oil or tomato sauce all over the front of a shirt, you may wish to consider a scrunch-dye, tie-dye, or low-immersion dye bath that will add some texture to disguise these stains, as overdyeing them in a solid color is unlikely to completely hide them, even if the stains are very light and you’re planning a very dark color.

Besides that, you also need to understand the value and saturation of a certain colored fabric. Value implies how dark or bright a certain color is, whereas saturation implies the intensity of a color. Both these factors will affect the final result of your colored fabric. What Color Can Be Overdyed On Green Fabric? Pay attention to the type of pattern your fabric has before you decide whether it’s a good candidate for overdyeing. Printed fabrics – things like floral sheets or polka-dot dresses, are usually printed (or yarn-dyed) using a pigment dye that absorbs into the fabric. When you overdye this fabric, each existing, original color will mix with the overdye. For example, if your original fabric is pink with yellow flowers that have green leaves and you add it to a red dye bath – the fabric will become red (or reddish pink) with orange flowers and muddy brownish leaves. This may or may not be the result you’re going for, so think about how the dye will mix with each individual color before you commit to overdyeing. Why’s that? Well, that’s because different dyes have different constituents and different pigmentations, which makes them behave differently. They may absorb, reject, or overall interact with the base color in different ways.

For cotton, linen and rayon add one cup (237 ml) of salt. For silk add 1/3 cup (78 ml) of white vinegar instead of salt. Do not use the washing machine method for wool as it will felt.

Remove fabric, add detergent and run empty cycle to remove any remaining traces of dye (at 40˚C or 60˚C). Extend the dyeing time by resetting the wash cycle before the rinse cycle begins. The longer the dyeing time, the darker the colour and better the fixation. We recommend 50 to 60 minutes of dyeing time.When cycle is complete, remove the empty pod from the machine. Add washing detergent and run another cycle (same washing settings as the first). As an item gets darker or more saturated, it becomes more difficult to augment its color with an overdye. For example, a very dark blue t-shirt overdyed in red is very likely to end up looking like a slightly warmer very dark blue. Some extremely saturated reds are also difficult to “shift” – no matter what dye you use, it will always have that red tint. Conversely, very light or pale colors can sometimes be “overpowered” with a particularly saturated overdye – for example, generally yellow and blue make green, but if you’re starting with a very pale yellow base, you can in some cases achieve a navy blue that doesn’t have much, if any, green undertone. This, again, is extremely dependent on the item you’re dyeing. Overdye color chart: If you are dyeing silk you will use 1/3 cup of vinegar instead of salt. Do not use the washing machine method for wool because it will felt. Rich in tannins, onions can produce a variety of pigment tones. Red onion skins will give a deeper brown color, while yellow gives a peachy yellow or even orange color. So, if you're looking for a specific hue, be sure to experiment with different types of onions! Ingredients and Equipment It’s easy enough to understand that a red shirt in a blue dye bath will result in a purple shirt, but what happens if you’re not starting with a primary color, or when there’s not a clear mix available? Unfortunately, there’s no magical overdye color that will help you turn a pair of dark brown pants neon yellow. In general, overdyeing only allows you to go darker, not lighter, and you’re always going to be limited by the color of the garment or fabric you’re starting with. If you’re set on a lighter color, you can always pre-treat your fabric or garment with bleach to lighten it, but do keep in mind that bleach can damage fabric in large quantities so always test a swatch first!