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iw31:iw31:notes [2013/04/21 05:36] ben |
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* need to be above 100C for an extended period, ~45 minutes minimum | * need to be above 100C for an extended period, ~45 minutes minimum | ||
* streaking seems to be limited to one side- turning cushion forms inside out might give a better result | * streaking seems to be limited to one side- turning cushion forms inside out might give a better result | ||
+ | * first batch was small cushion, 50ml dye to 2L water, hue looks good aside from the streaking, trying a machine wash to see if the streaks go away | ||
+ | * 2nd go on the first cushion added 4L water but no dye (so original 50ml plus whatever went into the fabric in the first round) | ||
+ | * turned cushion inside out | ||
+ | * basket to keep fabric off the bottom in place, weighted basket above in place | ||
+ | * started cold at 10:10 | ||
+ | * reduced heat to 7 at 11 & stirred/shifted | ||
+ | * lid should not seal perfectly- that seems to stop steam bubbles from forming | ||
+ | * open and close vent periodically to prevent auto-shut-off from happening | ||
+ | * pulled and rinsed in cold water at 11:45 | ||
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