[Ansteorra] Looking for a Laurel

[Lisa May]

You can also go to dharmatradingcompany.com and order a color fixative
specifically designed for dying fabrics.  I've found it works very
well on fabrics you dye as well as your store-bought clothing, and
it's worth the price.  There are also lots of other cool dye related
products, tips and techniques at the web site.

Maggie


On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 3:16 PM, Sher M <runa.herd at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Also dark colors can be "set" by adding vinegar to the wash.  There is also
> a wonderful product that will 'soak up' excess dye from commerically
> purchased fabric called Shout Color Catcher.  You just throw one or two in
> the wash with the fabric.  Sigh... wish I had found it sooner...
>
> Runa of The Thundering Herd
> http://runa-herd.livejournal.com
> www.bedlambazaar.com
> http://thethunderingherd.net
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "HerrDetlef"
>
> and remember to wash the fabric before cutting and stitching
> together--otherwise the colors will bleed all over each other, particularly
> the red.  (One trick I've heard is to put a handful of salt in the water
> when you wash the red the first time....that will slow down but not halt the
> bleeding)
>
> Pax et bonum,
> DT+LF
> Detlef von Marburg
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Regards,

Lisa
(or Maggie, depending)
<smile>