At 11:49 AM 12/11/2006 -0800, you wrote:
I was attempting to dye pastels, and I think the main problem was that,
no matter whether I used 40, 50, 100, 200, or even 300 ml of water, just
poured or poured and squirted, the dye wasn't getting through--I think
because the dye was taking up into the first wool it hit.
Well, as long as you're experimenting, give this a shot. You think the
problem is that the dye is striking before it penetrates the top. So . . .
try mixing the dye with just water, and soaking the top in just water; i.e.
no vinegar. Pour on the dye and let it sit until it had
penetrated. *Then* pour on a vinegar solution and steam or zap or whatever.
Worth a try, maybe? On a small sample?
Ann in Florida
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