how do you use the urea for tie dying tshirts? and how much do you use?
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We used it as a dye additive for the purpose of keeping the colors bright (which, I believe, the urea does by slowing the dye's ability to dry.) We've only dyed just the one batch of shirts I can say that the colors haven't faded after several washings. In fact I would venture to say the color has held as well--if not better--than commercially dyed shirts. However I cannot directly attribute this to the use of the urea since, like I mentioned, I haven't dyed without it. The amount to use should be on the instructions, but it wasn't much (we measured in teaspoons or tablespoons, if I remember correctly.)
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I have actually used it for both...on shirts and koozies using a clam shell thermal press...and on some sling bags with a standard household iron. Depending on what you are applying it to, how well it will work. It can take up to two minutes with an iron for t-shirt application with constant pressing...or 30 seconds on the thermal press. Hope this helps.
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Use half. Make sure it's spotless, dry, and warm. VERY THICK. Doesn't cover fast. I have a 5.5 gallon tank and used whole kit. Big mistake. Ended up leaving a half inch thick 2 lb pile in the bottom of my tank. Didn't help the tank was lightweight carbon fiber. Then it leaked again. Caswell replaced for free. Gotta cut in half, grind out and do over with HALF kit
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I use a very soft linen cloth. Something like a tea towel. I ever so lightly moisted it with water and that usually does the trick.
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I use microfiber cloths. I buy them cheap in bulk. When one side gets dirty, I flip it over and use the other side, then toss it in the laundry basket.
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I have used it on some clothing, but not on t-shirts. I only have a problem with puckering if I use thin shirts. I use medium cutaway and heavy weight shirts without a problem.
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I have a HE washer so here's my recipe. I combine in an old 64 oz jug from juice etc. 1 1/4 c Sal Suds, 1 c baking soda, and the rest water. Add the water and baking soda first leaving room for the Sal Suds otherwise it will foam up when attempting to fill it up with water. Then just turn it upside down a few times throughout the day and you'll notice the baking soda disappears. it seems to all congeal somewhat. I then pour in enough to fill up the soap dispenser and add vinegar to the rinse cup. Been washing clothes like this for years. Doesn't fade colors and has been safe for all types of fabrics. Clothes do not have a strong fragrance after drying; they are just clean. I have a HE washer so here's my recipe. I combine in an old 64 oz jug from juice etc. 1 1/4 c Sal Suds, 1 c baking soda, and the rest water. Add the water and baking soda first leaving room for the Sal Suds otherwise it will foam up when attempting to fill it up with water. Then just turn it upside down a few times throughout the day and you'll notice the baking soda disappears. it seems to all congeal somewhat. I then pour in enough to fill up the soap dispenser and add vinegar to the rinse cup. Been washing clothes like this for years. Doesn't fade colors and has been safe for all types... » Read More I have a HE washer so here's my recipe. I combine in an old 64 oz jug from juice etc. 1 1/4 c Sal Suds, 1 c baking soda, and the rest water. Add the water and baking soda first leaving room for the Sal Suds otherwise it will foam up when attempting to fill it up with water. Then just turn it upside down a few times throughout the day and you'll notice the baking soda disappears. it seems to all congeal somewhat. I then pour in enough to fill up the soap dispenser and add vinegar to the rinse cup. Been washing clothes like this for years. Doesn't fade colors and has been safe for all types of fabrics. Clothes do not have a strong fragrance after drying; they are just clean. « Show Less
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Well, I never cleaned silk shirts using dryel, but I just read the directions re that. Said that "silks and rayons are discouraged due to possible water markings." Any other material is fine. You have to throw away the sheet you put in the bag to dry clean the clothes, but the bag can be used many times. You can clean as many as 3-5 items in the bag. Hang up afterwards to air. I like it.
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Hi, Amy, 'sorry for the delay in answering. I spoke with the teacher who managed the tie-dyeing with the children, who said she thought you would be able to use one kit. She based this on our use of the 3 oz. squirt bottles to help control the amounts per participant. We pre-loaded the little bottles (big ones come in the kit) so there was some of each color for each shirt, if wanted. Colors can be mixed, too, to make other colors. 2 kits might be better. I agree with lots of the answers you received. Some control over the amounts used will make the difference.
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have done it on fabric, but not washed it. I have read elsewhere that it does not respond very well to repeated washing. I know they sell sunprint fabric, tho, so maybe also tshirts already coated with the chemicals.
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I use this and then add an extra piece under the hoop we call floating. I use a tear away under the hoop. Just push it under the hoop. I also put a wash away on top of my t-shirt. All of this gives a beautiful stitch without puckers and tearing of the shirt. Be sure to use a ball needle with t-shirts too.
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I did many time on 50/50 and 100% cotton at 310F. On the 100% cotton, I had no any problems and the quality was good. But on 50/50, the color of T-shirts (especially red T-shirts) had been changed some times (not every times). Thus, I did not try any other colors on 50/50.
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I have only used the product on 100% cotton. Probably try a scrap of the material and see if it holds. :o)
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I am sorry but I can't answer as I have only used on cotton blends which does a great job
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I fill up my fabric softener reservoir with distilled white vinegar. Been doing it for years, and it works really great, no staticy clothes!
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YOu can use any kind. I would ditch the All paks and go with A&H liquid or Tide. I use both in mine and clothes come out clean.
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I don't know for sure but I would not recommend it, that's a very harsh chemical (I have t-shirts with holes in them to support that). If the use of chlorine is necessary for what you want to do I would put it in a spray applicator, spray it then use the PW to clean/rinse. If really necessary in PW I would contact manufacturer first.