Same here... Jimi
I dont want to sound stupid but is the kool aid dye colorfast, or does it wear off in the water? Joyce could you send me a detailed email offlist or on, up to you,on the procedure for doing the actual dyeing? Like how long do you leave it in the water, how hot of water, etc? john ridderbos "Joyce Westphal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I have used Kool aid with great results.. Do a google search using the terms >Kool Aid and fiber arts and you will get complete charts which are pretty >accurate. My formula, taken from them, is 3 packages of Kool Aide with 6 >ounces of hot water and 2 ounces of vinegar. You don't really need any salt >though some people prefer a tablespoon to make a more even dye bath. I don't >use it. The best reds are the cherry Koolaide and I find that Wal mart brand >soft drink is even deeper than the regular Kool aid. To make an olive, you >will need a bit of golden (tangerine pineapple I think was the color) plus >the lime green and just a tad of cherry. > As to Rit dyes, there is also a very great page under Rit dye google >search. I've always made a "working" solution with 1 package of dye and 1 >cup of water and then used that as the basis for the rest of the dyes as if >you use the powder dry to mix, you will get different results as it is not >all equal. Enjoy the fun.. Kool Aide is cheap here..5 packages for 1 dollar >at our Wal Mart. Joyce > >
