Basic Directions for Jacquard Acid Dyes
Jacquard Acid Dye does not contain acid or any other
harmful chemicals. In fact, it has a neutral pH, like water. The only acid is the white vinegar that you add. Jacquard Acid Dyes are a great
choice for silk, nylon, feathers
or any protein fiber. They are a choice dye for wool.
Versatility
Jacquard Dyes are extremely brilliant and colorfast. If you can do a
load of laundry you can use these dyes. They are a choice dye for wool. In addition to garment dying in
a washing machine you can use it to paint, print or airbrush.
Economy
One half once of Jacquard Dyes will color about two pounds of
fiber or fabric. Yardage will vary by weight and with of fiber or fabric.
Safety
Jacquard Acid Dyes are considered non-toxic when used
properly. Common sense and good housekeeping should be used when handling
any dye or chemical.
Stove Top Method
Soak to be dyed fabric, yarn or wool in cold water
for at least 20 minutes. Wring out excess water. Fill a large metal pot
with water and add dye. Make sure all the dye is dissolved before adding
fiber or yarn. Distribute evenly. Add about ¼ cup of vinegar. Heat to 180
F for ½ hour. Vigorous
stirring will cause your woolen fiber or yarn to felt, so this is to be
avoided. Remove from dye bath and cool to touch. Rinse in water and soap
of the same temperature until final rinse water is clear. Sudden
temperature changes of the rinse water will result in felting.
Washing Machine Dyeing for Fabric
Dot use for woolen fibers or garments unless they are super wash
Using the washing machine for small amounts of fabric
because it is convenient and results are reproducible. The variables in
dyeing are temperature, dye concentration, time and amount of fabric. The
washing machine maintains consistent time, temperature and agitation so
the amount of dye and fabric are the only thing you need to be concerned
with.
Set the washing machine to gentle cycle, hot
wash/cool rinse and fill to the lowest level appropriate for the amount of
fabric dyed. Add dye powder and agitate until dissolved. Some dye colors
are more dense than others, so use ½ jar for one pound of fabric. ¼ jar
for ½ pound of fabric, etc. Add clean fiber and agitate two minutes. Add
one cup of vinegar being careful not to pour directly onto fabric. Before
wash cycle is complete, turn machine off and examine fabric. Fabric looks
much darker wet than it does dry. To test your results, dye a scarp of
material with your main load and dry with a hair dryer. At this
point, you may let the machine continue through its cycle or start again;
adding more dye if desired to increase depth of the shade. Wash in cool
water and liquid soap.
Detailed instructions and
methods for color mixing, controlled dyeing, dip-dyeing as well as resist
techniques can be found in Hands on Dyeing by Betsy Blumenthal and Kathryn
Kreider.
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