[Steppes] Help? Fabric dyeing - Cheesecloth

[Jann Mays]

Cool, I like the splatter technique you mentioned.  Yes, I plan to use rubber
gloves.  Can you imagine me going to school with dyed arms? :D

Gab
--- Gail <gailh at fanninelectric.com> wrote:

> hope you have some rubber gloves to handle the fabric, too.
> 
> wad it up into the gray fabric dye bath, then dump it out onto some plastic
> sheeting (or an old shower curtain. sprinkle black dye solution from a
> toothbrush or drip it from your fingers, splattering it onto the wet
> fabric.....rinse and see how it looks....
> add more drops and splotches as desired.
> 
> Galen
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jann Mays" <hlgabrielle at yahoo.com>
> To: <hpockets at verizon.net>; "Barony of Steppes - SCA, Inc."
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> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 1:49 PM
> Subject: RE: [Steppes] Help? Fabric dyeing - Cheesecloth
> 
> 
> > Gerita,
> > Thought about the tie-dying idea.  Afraid it might look too contrived.
> >
> > Saqra,
> > I have 3 boxes (dry powder Rit) of pearl gray (3 yds cloth per box), 2
> packets
> > (dry powder Dylon) of black (1 1/2 yds cloth per packet) and 8 yards of
> > cheesecloth.  Any suggestions on the quantities?  Have you played with
> this
> > stuff before?  You can answer privately if you like.
> >
> > Gerita and Alaric, not sure if I wanna grunge the fabric with dirt at this
> > point.  However, I am planning on tearing holes in it for effect. :)
> >
> > Gab
> >
> > --- Gerita/Carolle Cox <hpockets at verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Take it outside and rub dirt on it?  I'm not sure that dye would give
> > > you the effect you want, unless.....  Hmmm  what about tie-dying it??
> > >
> > > Gerita
> > >
> > > People are like stained glass windows.  They sparkle and shine when the
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> > > there is a light from within. -- Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: steppes-bounces+hpockets=verizon.net at ansteorra.org
> > > [mailto:steppes-bounces+hpockets=verizon.net at ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of
> > > Jann Mays
> > > Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 8:47 PM
> > > To: Steppes List
> > > Subject: [Steppes] Help? Fabric dyeing - Cheesecloth
> > >
> > >
> > > Help!
> > > I'm trying to dye, and distress, some cheesecloth to get that "fresh
> > > from the grave" look for Halloween.  I have never dyed material before.
> > > We DO have an aluminum sink, and I have bought Rit Dye in "pearl grey"
> > > and black.  I have seen several decent effects made with cheesecloth
> > > lately - Six Flags, Spirit Halloween Store, life-size zombies and
> > > mummies.  Asking those closest to me, I am getting conflicting opinions
> > > on this.  One says I should leave the fabric white, another says I
> > > should use spray on fabric paints, the fabric store lady said I should
> > > start with the grey and put in the black a little at a time.
> > > Anyone have any experience in this area?  I'm going for a mottled, dirty
> > > effect.  :)
> > >
> > > Gab
> > >
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> > > HL Gabrielle Honorée de Saint Pierre
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HL Gabrielle Honorée de Saint Pierre

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