Cold dyeing fabric and yarn

The ABSORPTION COLD DYEING METHOD is suitable for dyeing and painting on fabric, to achieve solid color effect, various color shades effect and shibori/tiedye effect.

It's a very low water and zero energy consumption process. 
This method requires a lower amount of dye bath compared to steam and cold dyeing.
The excess dye from the dyeing process can be reused with the same intesity.
Color sets on the fabric by oxidation in contact with air.

The suitable products for cold dyeing method are: Acquerello and Tempera.

How to cold dye and paint with TEMPERA

Tempera is a unique shade color and cannot be diluted in water. It's specifically designed to create defined patterns and shapes. 
The density of each colors can be slighly different due to the different physical properties of their natural sources. The density can be fixed with a dilution in some matching watercolor.

Tools

• Small containers
• Paint tools (brush, roller, dropper, pipette...)

Instruction

• Prepare the fabric with the mordanting process before dyeing!
• Measure the amount of color required to dye/paint the fabric.
• Stir well the product before use.
• Spread out the dry fabric on a large surface.
• Apply the color with brush or other paint tools on the dry fabric. For best result the color has to soack through the back side of the fabric.
• Let completely dry at room temperature (24 - 48 hours depending on the fabric) without using iron, phon or other heat sources. With cold dyeing method color sets slowly on the fabric by oxidation in contact with air.
• Once dry, go through with the dyeing with Acquerello according to the design.
• Let completely dry again at room temperature without using iron, phon or other heat sources.
• To fix the color more, iron with no steam before rinse.
• Once dry rinse in cold water
• Iron without steam.

Product maintenance

The product expire in about 6 months. Store in a cool and dry place.
Once opened, keep the container tightly closed, use in short time and if possible store in the fridge.I prodotti hanno una scadenza di circa 6 mesi.

NOTE: the same color can appear in differently on each type of fabric. Color on wet fabric always looks darker than on a dry one. We always recommend to do samples before dyeing the final piece to finalize the color.

The ABSORPTION COLD DYEING METHOD is suitable for dyeing and painting on fabric, to achieve solid color effect, various color shades effect and shibori/tiedye effect.

It's a very low water and zero energy consumption process. 
This method requires a lower amount of dye bath compared to steam and cold dyeing.
The excess dye from the dyeing process can be reused with the same intesity.
Color sets on the fabric by oxidation in contact with air.

The suitable products for cold dyeing method are: Acquerello and Tempera.

How to cold dye and paint with ACQUERELLO

Acquerello it's a water-based color concentrate, it can be applied pure or diluted in water for lighter nuances.                    

Tools

• Wide container
• Small container
• Measuring cuo
• Paint tools (brush, squeeze bottle, roller, pipette...)

Method 1 instruction

This method is suitable for plain color effect. Fabrics or clothing are soacked in small amount of color for few minutes and let to dry completely at room temperature.

• Prepare the fabric with the mordanting process before dyeing!
• Measure the amount of dye bath required to dye the fabric. A small amount of liquid is require, just enough to soack it evenly.
• Choose a percentage of concentrate color (colors can be applied pure or in water dilution).
• Make the color percentage based on the total amount of dye bath previously measured. 
• Shake the jar before use, stir well the color before use and dilute it in water.
• Pour it into a wide container.
• Soak the dry fabric until fully absorbed.  
• Remove and drain.
• Spread it out on a large surface, brush to even it out and to remove the excess color.
• Spread it out vertically or leave it on the table until it's fully dry.
• Let completely dry at room temperature (24 - 48 hours depending on the fabric) without using iron, phon or other heat sources. With cold dyeing method color sets slowly on the fabric by oxidation in contact with air.
• Once dry rinse in cold water.
• Dry and iron on reverse without steam.

The excess dye from the dyeing process can be reused with the same intesity.

Method 2 instruction

This method is suitable for dyeing and painting to achieve plain color effect, gradients and different color nuances. Color is applied directly on the fabric/clothing with paint tools (brush, roller, dropper...) and left to dry completely at room temperature.

• Prepare the fabric with the mordanting process before dyeing!
• Measure the amount of dye bath required for fabric. A small amount of liquid is require, just enough to soack it evenly.
• Choose a percentage of concentrate color (colors can be applied pure or in water dilution).
• Calculate the percentage based on the total amount of dye bath previously measured.
• Shake well the jar, stir well the color before use and dilute in water.
• Spread out the dry fabric on a large surface.
• Apply the color with brush or other paint tools on the dry fabric. For best result the color has to soack through the back side of the fabric. Stir the color time to time.
• Spread the fabric out vertically or leave it on the table until it's fully dry.
• Let completely dry at room temperature (24 - 48 hours depending on the fabric) without using iron, phon or other heat sources. With cold dyeing method color sets slowly on the fabric by oxidation in contact with air.
• Once dry rinse in cold water.
• Dry and iron on reverse without steam.

Product maintenance

The product expire in about 6 months. Store in a cool and dry place.
Once opened, keep the container tightly closed, use in short time and if possible store in the fridge.I prodotti hanno una scadenza di circa 6 mesi.

NOTE: the same color can appear in differently on each type of fabric. Color on wet material always looks darker than on a dry one. We always recommend to do samples before dyeing the final piece to finalize the color.

How to cold dye yarns with ACQUERELLO

Tools

Closed glass jars or wide containers of at least 500 ml (50 gr yarn requires approx 400 ml of dye bath)

Instruction

• Prepare the yarns with the mordanting process before dyeing!
• Misurare la quantità di liquido necessaria per tingere i tessuti/filati (il liquido deve ricoprire bene tutta la matassa senza eccesso).
• Measure the amount of dye bath required for the yarns to be soacked evenly without excess of liquid.
• Choose a percentage of concentrate color (colors can be applied pure or in water dilution).
• Make the color percentage based on the total amount of dye bath previously measured.
• Shake the jar before use, stir well the color before use and dilute it in water.
• Pour the color into the jars.
• Immerse the dry yarns into the dye bath.
• Leave for at leat 24 hours.
• Remove, drain without squeezing and let dry at room temperature.
• Once dry rinse in cold water and let dry again.

Product maintenance

The product expire in about 6 months. Store in a cool and dry place.
Once opened, keep the container tightly closed, use in short time and if possible store in the fridge.I prodotti hanno una scadenza di circa 6 mesi.

NOTE: the same color can appear in differently on each type of wool. Color on wet materials always looks darker than on a dry one. We always recommend to do samples before dyeing the final piece to finalize the color.