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Thriftylady 07:28 AM 07-19-2016
The kiddos did tie dye shirts today to use as "daycare" shirts. I have two questions.
First, it says let them sit 24 hours before washing. Is that really necessary? They want to wear them on our field trip tomorrow.
Secondly, any ideas what to do with the bit of leftover dye. I hate to throw it out, since it is so expensive!
First, it says let them sit 24 hours before washing. Is that really necessary? They want to wear them on our field trip tomorrow.
Secondly, any ideas what to do with the bit of leftover dye. I hate to throw it out, since it is so expensive!
Second Home 07:51 AM 07-19-2016
If you don't let them sit they will be a duller color . I have both waited the 24 hours and not wait the 24 hours . I had a big difference in color in the ones that I washed the same day .
Thriftylady 08:08 AM 07-19-2016
Originally Posted by Second Home:
If you don't let them sit they will be a duller color . I have both waited the 24 hours and not wait the 24 hours . I had a big difference in color in the ones that I washed the same day .
Thanks!If you don't let them sit they will be a duller color . I have both waited the 24 hours and not wait the 24 hours . I had a big difference in color in the ones that I washed the same day .
AmyLeigh 08:14 AM 07-19-2016
Originally Posted by Thriftylady:
Secondly, any ideas what to do with the bit of leftover dye. I hate to throw it out, since it is so expensive!
The kit I used said to use the dyes within 45 minutes of mixing, so I just threw out the leftovers.Secondly, any ideas what to do with the bit of leftover dye. I hate to throw it out, since it is so expensive!
Thriftylady 08:15 AM 07-19-2016
Originally Posted by AmyLeigh:
The kit I used said to use the dyes within 45 minutes of mixing, so I just threw out the leftovers.
Probably what I will end up doing. I just hate to throw out good stuff.The kit I used said to use the dyes within 45 minutes of mixing, so I just threw out the leftovers.
Unregistered 09:44 AM 07-19-2016
Can you find white cotton hankies anywhere anymore? We used to tie dye when I had schoolagers and we made bandanas to go with the tshirts.
Thriftylady 12:20 PM 07-19-2016
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Can you find white cotton hankies anywhere anymore? We used to tie dye when I had schoolagers and we made bandanas to go with the tshirts.
Oh I wish I had some, but I am not sure. But it has been several hours not sure how long the dye does keep.Can you find white cotton hankies anywhere anymore? We used to tie dye when I had schoolagers and we made bandanas to go with the tshirts.
Mike 03:29 PM 07-19-2016
Doesn't really matter if they wear the shirts tomorrow. Just don't wash them right away. The dye still gets its full 24 hours to cure. 