Hi, all, Dylon used to make a product called tea dye, no idea if it's still available, but if it is it's a good way to overdye something like this. Check at chain craft stores like Michaels.
No affiliation, and I have no idea if it has any long term effect on fabrics. That doesn't sound like a prime consideration here. JulieO in Whitehorse, Yukon, enjoying summer -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Earl & Ruth Johnson Sent: May-26-10 4:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [lace] Tea Dying My DH and I often entertain ourselves on Saturday mornings going to garage sales. (A garage sale is when people sell unwanted items from their garage or driveway.) I have acquired many interesting things over the years, including some very nice pieces of needlework and lace. Recently I took a chance and bought a netted lace tablecloth. I say "took a chance" because the tablecloth was very stained and had what appeared to be "rust" on it. I was right to be skeptical because there was little change in the stains and no change in the rust after soaking in Orvus for 48 hours. The netting has no rips or tears so the stains are doubly unfortunate. It just occurred to me I could try dying it with tea to hide the lighter stains. I believe the thread is 100% cotton. What kind of tea? What temperature should the water be? How long should the tablecloth remain in the water? Do you just watch it and take it out when it looks darker? Will the new colour be stable? I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has tried this rescue technique. Ruth Johnson Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2872 - Release Date: 05/25/10 18:26:00 - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
