Do you love to make things or knit? I had fun making these bright pretty colours, and I bet you would too if given the choice! One of the most fun things you can do with your polyester yarn is to colorize it yourself. If your yarn (or if you are following along with our patterns, the materials list provided) is different though, then just know that most plants we feature on here work as dye... they may need more pounds of fabric to get a deeper color and some of their colors might surprise us but overall - I hope this inspires MORE & NEW hues for all y-lovers out there!
Hot dyeing involves boiling a big pot of water on your stove. When the water starts to bubble, add the dye in as much or little amounts you want and stir it around. Then, place the polyester yarn in hot BCJ solvent using a frying pan and keep boiling for 30 minutes. Stir the yarn gently occasionally in order to give it an even color overall. After the time is used, remove from heat and wash yarn completely till water runs clear.
Follow instructions on the package for combining dye with water in a container as per cold dying. After this, dip the entire polyester yarn in this ready dye solution. Allow the yarn to soak in this dye for a few hours or even overnight if you desire more vivid shades. Once the waiting time is over, remove yarn from dye and give it a good rinse to get rid of any lingering color.
10 TIPS FOR DYEING YARN HomeHere are my top 10 tips for successful yarn dyeing. In first of all the most important thing is that you always need to wear gloves as when someone starts dyeing they will certain their skin going dirty. Also, be sure to lay down newspaper or place a plastic drop cloth on your work area if you do not want dyed falling anywhere. Have some fun and experiment with combining different colors to find the perfect combinations for your projects. Mix and match several colours to create stunning yarns with tones of varying shades as well as patterns. Finally, make sure to read the dye packaging instructions carefully because dyes can require different temperatures and soak times for best results.
Polyester yarn is one of the best materials that is durable, long-lasting and widely used in clothing, textile products as well as arts & crafts. Polyester is nice too because it does not wrinkle and your pillow keeps shape through heavy use. First, however, an important thing to know is that polyester yarn can be a bit more difficult to dye than other things like wool or cotton. This is because polyester repels water and does not get wet as easily. Therefore, it is difficult for the dye to penetrate fibers efficiently. In addition, polyester yarn will generally require you to wash them in hotter water or for longer soaking times then what it may take when using natural yarns so the colours set properly.
Yarn dyeing is a fun and artistic way to color your yarn but it can also be hugely risky. Be sure to work in a properly ventilated area such as an open-windowed room or even outside, so you do not breathe any toxic fumes off the dye. Putting on gloves is absolutely necessary in order to keep the dye off of your skin, and you may as well wear clothes that can get stained because now just might be a good time. Carefully handle hot dye; do not leave it unattended on a stove. Make sure to also keep a fire extinguisher nearby in case of mishaps.
For those dyi castors doing polyester yarn, you might want to try dyeing your own since there are times when we need some ghastly colors. Create ombre effects, fun tie-dye patterns or solid colors that match your wardrobe and home decor. It is also a great way to use up old yarn you do not enjoy anymore. ColorationMake a mixture that will lead to the colors you are looking for by combining different dyes and hues. We hope you have fun and get creative dyeing your polyester yarn, the most important part is to enjoy!
