Let the pot cool, then rinse the fiber with lukewarm water and mild soap, gradually moving to cold water. Helpful Tips & Troubleshooting
(low immersion) or doing a solid color (high immersion)? Dyeing yarn or finished fabric ? Working with wool or nylon ? acid dye
Because acid dyes exhaust so well, you can often add more fiber to the same bath to create lighter shades. Let the pot cool, then rinse the fiber
Acid dyes are anionic (negatively charged) and, when added to hot, acidic water, form a strong ionic bond with the cationic (positively charged) amino groups in protein fibers. Working with wool or nylon
Do not use dyeing pots or utensils for food preparation.
Add the wet fiber to the pot and gradually raise the temperature to a simmer (
Add 1/4 cup of white vinegar or 1 tablespoon of citric acid per pound of fiber.