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"PROCION MX Reactive Dye (for cotton, silk, rayon, linen)Wool can be dyed with the Procion MX dyes but you'll need to use something other than Soda Ash to dye it or it will damage your yarn.Sometimes known as PRO MX, these dyes are applied at room temperature no steaming is required. 3oz Jar PROCION MX Fiber Reactive Dyes are designed to permanently dye cellulose fibers, plant-based fibers like cotton, linen, ramie, hemp, viscose rayon, jute, paper, wood, basket reed, and even silk at room temperature. It also dyes protein fibers wool, silk using acid at a boil or with steam. This is the most reactive of all types of dyes and most versatile with excellent wash and light fastness properties. Colors range from delicate pastels to vibrant and are completely inter-mixable. Two ounces (58 gm) of dye will color 14 yards (13 meters) of cotton muslin to a medium shade in a solid shade dye bath or 12 T-shirts for tie dye PRO MX Reactive Dyes can be kept in solution (without fixative) for four to five days at room temperature.Basic Procion MX Directions for Immersion Dyeing:\n\n\n\n\nSupplies:\n\nPRO MX Dye Powder\nPRO Dye Activator or Soda Ash\nSynthrapol\nCommon Salt\nMetaphos ( water softener): optional - use if you have hard water)\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Scour the fabric by machine washing it in Very Hot 140 Degree water or by hand in a pot on the stove with 1/2 Teaspoon of Activator or Soda Ash and 1 teaspoon of Synthrapol per pound of fabric (3 medium T-Shirts). Rinse thoroughly. This step does not add the dye fixer to the fabric, it prepares your fabric for dyeing by removing any dirt, oil or sizing.\n\n\n\n\n2.\u00A0 Dissolve dye Powder.\u00A0 Measure the desired amount of dye powder from the chart below in 2 cups room temp water and set aside.\n\n\n\n\u00A0Here is a general chart for achieving desired saturation using Procion MX dyes.\u00A0 For each pound of dry fabric or fiber use:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\n\n\nDesired Saturation\nPale\nMedium\nDark\u00A0\nBlack\u00A0\u00A0\n\n\nDye Powder\n1tsp\n3 tsp\n6 tsp\n12 tsp\n\n\nSalt\n1 lb\n1.5 lb\n2 lb\n2 lb\n\n\nDye Activator\n5 Tbl\n5 Tbl\n7 Tbl\n7 Tbl\n\n\n\n3.\u00A0 Prepare dye bath.\u00A0 Measure 2.5 Gallons of room temp water for every pound of fiber or fabric into a large plastic stainless steel enamel or non-reactive metal container.\u00A0 Container should be large enough for the fabric to move freely and to stir the dye bath without spilling.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\n4.\u00A0 Add Salt (see above chart) and 1 tsp of Metaphos (only if you have hard water) to the dye bath and stir until mixed thoroughly and disolved.\u00A0 Add dissolved dye and stir.\u00A0 Add washed and damp fiber or fabric that you want to dye.\u00A0 Stir continuously for even results for 10 to 15 minutes, or do not stir for mottled results.\n5.\u00A0 Completely dissolve Pro MX dye activator or Soda Ash from the reference chart above into 2 cups of warm water.\u00A0 While wearing rubber gloves remove the fabric from dye bath and pour in the dissolved Pro Dye Activator or Soda Ash.\u00A0 Give it a stir and return the fabric to the dye bath.\u00A0 Stir continuously for the first 5 minutes.\u00A0 Then give it a stir every 5 minutes for the next 60 minutes.\u00A0 This will ensure maximum penetration from your dye and achieve the proper color shading.\nTip:\u00A0 For even dye results make sure to stir constatly for the first 30 minutes of the dye bath.\nTip:\u00A0 To achieve a Deep Black shade with Procion MX extend dyeing time to 90 minutes after adding your Activator or Soda Ash.\n6.\u00A0 Rinse and Wash.\u00A0 After 60 Minutes (90 minutes for black), dyeing is complete.\u00A0 Remove fabric fromt the dye bucket and pour the exhausted dye bath down your drain.\u00A0 Rinse fabric thoroughly in a bucket of room temperature water.\u00A0 Change the rinse water 3-4 times.\u00A0 Then wash in Hot water adding a half teaspoon of Synthrapol per pound of fabric.\u00A0 Rinse well and dry.\u00A0 Dark colors might need a second Hot Synthrapol rinse. When the rinse water is clear you know the dye is finished rinsing and is set properly.\nNote:\u00A0 Dye baths cannot be stored or reused after you have added Activator or Soda Ash.\nNote:\u00A0 If you are getting blotchy inconsistent dyeing results make sure to dissolve your Procion dye powder completely.\u00A0 Strain through a cheesecloth or other soft strainer if necessary to remove any little bits if it becomes a problem.\u00A0 Dyestuff are made from various extracts and behave differently.\nNote:\u00A0 Make sure to use Non-iodized salt for a purist approach.\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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