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iw31:iw31:notes [2013/04/22 04:18] 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, turned cushion inside out, basket to keep fabric off the bottom in place, weighted basket above in place, started 10:10, ended... | + | * 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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