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« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2007, 05:11:44 PM » |
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It looks like there may be some overdyeing involved in those pants. Maybe tied and dyed in the color stripes and then later TIGHTLY scrunched, placed in a red(ish) lwi bath and not touched/manipulated.
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« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2007, 11:22:15 PM » |
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So you think the colors are done first? I was trying something not knowing if it will work. I dyed a pair of pants a medium grey )al scrunched). I'm going to wash out and then overdye in those colors. Wouldn't a light red (LWI) change the colors of the stripes? So much to learn  |
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« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2007, 04:50:09 PM » |
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If you bind the fabric tight enough, thus creating a resist, that would prevent the dye from penetrating much. Also, not aggitating or moving the fabric would keep dye migration to a minimum. This could also be achieved with direct application of the dye.
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« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2007, 02:56:01 AM » |
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I wonder how much of the contrasting colors in those pants are purposeful and how much just happened. They look kind of like what you'd get if you filled in inadequately-covered spots with the wrong bottle of dye, or from dye transferring from one section to another with soda ash after-fixing. To do something similar, I would lay the pants out flat, scrunched together lengthwise, and apply color exactly as in tie-dyeing. They probably did a bunch of them at once, possibly all in a container the length of the pants. Paula |
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« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2007, 08:29:17 AM » |
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I guess that if they sell it over net, it must be done without too much effort. What about to first lay it flat and apply color stripes with foam brush (soda soak them first). Work the dye in with fingers (gloves on). Then do the lengthwise scrunch and secure it very loosely and apply some more contrasting colors (thickened dye) on the "bumps" with foam brush again.
I believe you'll get something with similiar optics.
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« Reply #20 on: November 01, 2007, 10:44:01 AM » |
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Did you see the prices they are charging?  |
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« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2007, 08:14:31 AM » |
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Paula, I followed your directions to the T. They worked great. I dyed a button down thermal henley with golden brown and eggplant. I love it. I'll post a pic when it dries. Thank you so much  |
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« Reply #22 on: April 12, 2009, 12:28:14 PM » |
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Recently bought kimonos from Dharma which are beautiful for anyone who hasn't tried them,wanted a soft look so tried Paula's LWI Technique. Put Turq in bottom of plastic container,crammed in kimono,sleeves 1st,added cup water,then cup of black,bit more Turq & water-full to top. Left for 15mins while mix soda ash & bit of salt- whoops no room in top of container,so tipped out enough dyes to make room for fixer, poured over & nervously waited all day. Turned out great. Would this technique work with a wider base container, eg 3 kimonos diff sizes to get same colors,rather 3 diff containers? |
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« Reply #23 on: April 13, 2009, 02:29:38 AM » |
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Would this technique work with a wider base container, eg 3 kimonos diff sizes to get same colors,rather 3 diff containers? I usually use one small bucket per item, but recently used a rectangular plastic storage bin to dye 3 t-shirts at a time... works great! BTW, you don't need huge amounts of liquid for LWI. For 3 shirts, I was using about 5 cups of liquid, dye and clear water. It leaves more than enough room for the soda ash solution. I have started using about 2 cups of solution for 3-4 items, and the liquid level just barely covers the garments. Hope that helps! Judy |
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« Reply #24 on: April 13, 2009, 01:33:41 PM » |
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Ta for quick reply, wasn't brave enough to go ahead & was hoping someone had already tried it. Will go ahead & find a container to fit the 3, as the kimonos come in 3 sizes. Thinking of sets of Turq & Dark/ Emerald Green & Dark/ Purple & Dark should cover most tastes. Only other combo -a more earthly look-what would you suggest along the brown/orange & dark? Haven't mastered the browns along with my olives yet!
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« Reply #25 on: April 14, 2009, 02:50:52 AM » |
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Only other combo -a more earthly look-what would you suggest along the brown/orange & dark? Haven't mastered the browns along with my olives yet!
Whenever I am trying new colors or combos, I usually try them on scraps of fabric. I know you're working with rayon, but you could still get a feel for the combos just dyeing a piece of cotton. My faves in the earthy tones are Dharma's Havana Brown, Camel, Olive Drab, Sage Green. I use Deep Orange, but I usually mix a small amount of it with something else because it is so strong. Or I mix it very light, so it doesn't overpower. Would love to see pix of what you are doing! Judy |
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« Reply #26 on: April 14, 2009, 09:48:56 PM » |
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Not real good at this but here goes...   |
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« Reply #27 on: April 28, 2009, 02:35:01 PM » |
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That bad huh! It gets worse- just got hit with $400 extra taxes on clothing I was buying from Dharma into Aust- went over a limit(?)Already converted 200% dearer without that "bonus" so won't be getting any more! Will save up to buy some more dyes though, esp the earthy ones. Tried 3 shirts at once which turned out more patterned & saved on some dye but will practice a lot more before doing last kimonos.Hard to get cheap and stylish whites over here as not many people tiedye so am grateful to read & talk to you guys
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