Speaking of RIT dye

[EMCE Hammer]

Has anyone used this newer formula?



I have had less and less luck with RIT over the years.

[Mego Magyar]

I have and it works pretty well. The black can need 2 or 3 dips to achieve a true black. Some salt in the water helps.

[thunderbolt]

Rit's site has someone who dyed Lego's with it and it works great. I have some green and plan a She-Hulk, just need a pot so I can cook her.

[Apjac Corny]

I have and it works great.

[EMCE Hammer]

Hearing that it works on Lego definitely has my attention. Joann here I come.

[LonnieFisher]

I've never seen it, but would sure love to try it.

[Apjac Corny]

Hearing that it works on Lego definitely has my attention. Joann here I come.

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I've had very good results dyeing plastic pieces with it. I do the stove top method. Try not to let it boil. I got distracted when I was dyeing a Robin belt and it turned into a shrinky dink. Also, if you allow it to boil for a prolonged period before dyeing the dye may burn and and you'll get spots.

[EMCE Hammer]

That is good to know because I am easily distracted:-)

[Capt Kirk]

Yep, just used Black and Dark Green on some old Trek shirts- worked like a charm!

[Boywonder0]

"I've had very good results dyeing plastic pieces with it. I do the stove top method."

Will this RIT dye also require acetone in the mix?

[Apjac Corny]

Will this RIT dye also require acetone in the mix?

Not that I'm aware of. I used it right out of the bottle with some water in a stainless steel pot. I don't have an exact dye to water ratio, but guessing I would try 10 parts water to 1 part dye to start. I just experimented and failed until I found out what worked for me. I heat the water to a simmer and keep stirring to prevent the dye from settling and burning.

[Boywonder0]

Thank you apjac corny!