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Rit Dye Nightmare
Hey Gang, I have tried to use scarlet red Rit dye to dye a white CTVT suit jacket red
with dissapointing results. The suit dyed, but it is a dull red, almost pinkish. I just wanted to know if I'm doing something wrong or if some of you have had similar problems. Here is what i did...Added full pack of scarlet rit dye, and some sea salt to a 9" deep pot filled with simmering hot water, added jacket and constantly stirred for about 20 minutes. When it was the red i wanted i took it out and let it air dry. It was a nice brilliant red, but when it was done drying it was the dull pinkish color. I tried dyeing the garment twice, both times i was dissapointed with the results. Can someone please offer me a solution to this problem? I also saw some spray on red dye at Michael's, has anyone used that with successful results? Any and all help appreciated, thanks Guys.
-Will
with dissapointing results. The suit dyed, but it is a dull red, almost pinkish. I just wanted to know if I'm doing something wrong or if some of you have had similar problems. Here is what i did...Added full pack of scarlet rit dye, and some sea salt to a 9" deep pot filled with simmering hot water, added jacket and constantly stirred for about 20 minutes. When it was the red i wanted i took it out and let it air dry. It was a nice brilliant red, but when it was done drying it was the dull pinkish color. I tried dyeing the garment twice, both times i was dissapointed with the results. Can someone please offer me a solution to this problem? I also saw some spray on red dye at Michael's, has anyone used that with successful results? Any and all help appreciated, thanks Guys.
-Will
