Viktoria Boiling Method

1. To determine how much dye is needed, weigh the item to be dyed on a food scales or estimate the weight. Generally, a package of Viktoria Fabric Dye dyes 200 grams of dry fabric. If you want to get a very bold color, double the amount of dye.

2. If you are not sure about whether your fabric will accept the dye or whether it will be the color you want, we recommend that you first test a swatch.

3. Before dyeing, remove stains on the clothes. This enables to have straight color results while dyeing. Wash the prewashing item with warm and soapy water. This helps to remove all surfaces which may prevent dye absorption.

4. Cover the stove with plastic tablecloths and keep practical paper towels to protect against possible spills.

5. Use rubber gloves to protect hands from getting dirty and to isolate them when working with hot water.

6. Fill a plastic container or stainless steel sink with enough water to allow the fabric to move freely. Close the pot and warm water on the stove just below the boiling (95 ° C or higher).

7. To boost the color: (1) add a glass of salt while dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie and linen; (2) add a glass of vinegar while dyeing fabrics containing nylon, silk or wool. Add a tea spoon of dishwashing liquid to support level dyeing.

8. When water starts to boil, add dye and mix well.

9. Wet the item to be dyed and add to the dye liquor.

10. Stir slowly and continuously. The first ten minutes is the most critical. Stirring helps to provide the same color without leaving stains.

11. The item can be kept within the dye liquor for ten minutes to an hour. Keep the fabric in the dye liquor for at least 30 minutes to ensure that the color is completely filled. Nylon inclines to dye much faster and much darker than other fibers, so less time is needed in the dye liquor.

12. When the desired color is achieved, remove it from the paint liquor. The fabric will look darker when wet and then will become lighter as it dries. Squeeze the extra dye.

13. Rinse in warm water and then cool the water slowly till the rinse water begins to clarify.

14. Wash with warm water and mild detergent, then rinse and dry.

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