How to Snow Dye
Prewash cotton fabric in Synthrapol and hot water.
Soak 1 yard cotton fabric in a solution of 2+1/2 T soda ash (sodium carbonate, NOT baking soda), to 1 qt. hot water.
Wad fabric up, and place it in a plastic bag.
Pack snow firmly on top of fabric, until bag is stuffed hard, and barely closes.
Pour on liquid dye solution, 1T Procion MX fiber reactive dye, mixed in 1/3 cup water.
If you want more than 1 color, add it now.
Close the bag, place it in a bucket, and let the snow melt.
Leave it only until the snow has melted, about 12 hours, then wash in hot water.
Rewash until rinse is clear.
Have fun.
Monday, March 1, 2010
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