We get lots of emails from customers about challenges with dyeing and needing Botanical Colors’ President Kathy Hattori’s help. Why not share the learning so we can all benefit? From our inboxes to you, it’s simple: You Asked, Kathy Answered. Email questions@botanicalcolors.com with your plea for help!
YOU ASKED: I would like to purchase your ink dyes to paint on fabric. Will these last and stay on natural fabrics? How do they work on recycled fabrics or synthetics?
Judi Pettite from BioHue (who makes our inks! ANSWERED: The inks work well on fabric. They can be painted on, or use the dropper to deposit the color. All of the yellows, reds and purples have alum which is like an all in one dye bath where the mordant is combined with the water and dye stuffs. Let the color sit on the fabric for at least 24 hours or longer to achieve the best results. You can also steam set the colors.
You’ll get the best results on natural fibers and varying results on synthetics.
You might also like to read:
Video From Live FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Natural Dye Inks With Biohue
FEEDBACK FRIDAY: This Week in Natural Dye Questions (Judi answers questions about inks!)
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