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iw31:iw31:notes [2013/04/21 05:47]
ben [Polyester Dye]
iw31:iw31:notes [2013/04/22 06:07] (current)
ben [Polyester Dye]
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   * 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   * 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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