Starting dyeing

[RachelChochet]

I'm thinking of starting to dye are there any tips? Thanks in advance!

[sammimag]

What are you planning to dye? wool yarn? cotton yarn?

[losingmymind2]

I started with drink mix powder and liquid food coloring. It's non toxic and smells pretty good when you're working with it. I'd like to get into the chemical dyes but don't have a space to do so while I'm staying with mom.

[RachelChochet]

Awesome! Thanks for the tips.

[Roxanne]

I'm thinking of starting to dye are there any tips? Thanks in advance!

 

Yes, the biggest tip I'd give anyone beginning to dye is make sure you are careful about your workspace if you are using chemical dyes. You must, must, must wear a face mask just to be sure you don't inhale any of the fine powders used for dyeing. My preference is to keep the dyeing out of the house if you can...I had to wait to be able to do this but I'm so glad I can now... Any pots or other things you use for dyeing, use exclusively for dyeing. And oh yes, the gloves...use gloves all the time unless you want stained fingers...LOL I also wear old clothes when doing it because everytime I get something on me guaranteed! LOL

[new2crocheting]

sammaimg

why are you asking? does it make a different if it is wool or cottong? um asking coz i wanna dye too

[losingmymind2]

Oh, another tip! If you get food coloring or powdered drink mix coloring on your hands, try using baby oil, it seems to remove the color faster, and makes your hands nice and soft.

[Roxanne]

sammaimg

why are you asking? does it make a different if it is wool or cottong? um asking coz i wanna dye too

 

Cotton and wool are two different dyeing processes that's probably why she's asking.

[RachelChochet]

Well I had some $$$ problems but I'm going to start dying soon. Thanks for all the tips!