RitDye 88150 All Purpose Liquid Dye, Black, 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

I use Rit dye all the time, here are some helpful tips!Step by StepCHOOSING FABRICS. Rit works best on many natural, washable fabrics and materials, such as:a. 100% cotton, linen, silk, wool, ramieb. Synthetics such as rayon and nylonc. Fiber blends with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber (blends will tint evenly but will not achieve full color)d. Nylon-based plastic such as those found in buttons, fasteners and lacrosse stickse. Natural materials such as wood, wicker, paper, feathers and corkBut there are fabrics and materials that will not accept dye, such as:a. 100% polyester, acrylic, acetate, fiberglass, spandex and metallic fibersb. Fabrics with rubber backing (bath mats or throw rugs)c. Fabrics with special finishes such as water repellentsd. Fabrics with bleach damage or extensive staininge. Fabrics washable only in cold water or labeled “dry clean only”f. Polyethylene plastics such as golf discsg. Polycarbonate plastics such as eyeglass framesFiber content and weight also effect how color appears making fabrics like cotton, wool and silk absorb dye differently, slightly changing the hue and brightness of the chosen color. If you are in doubt as to whether your fabric will accept dye or achieve the color you want, we recommend testing a swatch.DYE PREP. Cover work area with a plastic table cover or newspaper and have paper towels or sponges handy to protect against any possible spills.Wear rubber gloves to protect hands from getting stained and to insulate them when working with hot water.Use plastic buckets or stainless steel pots for the dye bath. You can also dye in a stainless steel sink. Don’t dye or rinse items in a porcelain or fiberglass sink or tub as they are likely to get stained./p>ACHIEVING TRUE COLOR. Always follow manufacturer’s care instructions for your fabric as well as Rit Dye package or bottle instructions.Remove stains on fabric or use Rit Color Remover before dyeing to get fabric to an off-white or cream color. This will help achieve uniform color results when dyeing.Dissolve powder dye thoroughly in 2 cups of very hot water first to avoid dye spotting. Stir dissolved powder dye or well-shaken liquid dye into dye bath until evenly dispersed. Never pour liquid or powder dye directly on fabric unless looking to achieve a specific creative effect.Be sure to use enough dye for the weight or size of the project. For example, for a pound of dry fabric (about 3 yards), use one package of Rit powder or 1/2 bottle of Rit liquid in 3 gallons of water. You want enough water for the fabric to move freely in the dye bath so that it can absorb the dye evenly across the garment.When dyeing 1 pound of dry fabric in dark or bright colors such as Black, Dark Brown, Cocoa Brown, Navy, Purple, Wine, and Dark Green, use double the amount of dye (2 packages of Rit powder or 1 bottle of Rit liquid) in 3 gallons of water.For the deepest color, use a water temperature of 140ºF/60ºC and keep heat constant while dyeing (the stove top method or a washing machine work best). Note: If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove, in a teakettle or in the microwave.If dyeing a garment more than one color, it’s usually best to start with the lightest color and move to the darkest.For more intense color when dyeing fabrics containing cotton, rayon, ramie, or linen, add 1 cup salt to the dye bath. When dyeing nylon, silk and wool, add 1 cup white vinegar to the dye bath. If possible delay adding the salt or vinegar until 5 minutes after the fabric has been in the dye bath. The delay will help to promote level dyeing.Add 1 tablespoon laundry detergent to all dye baths to help promote level dyeing.The longer the garment is immersed in the dye bath, the deeper the resulting color. Items can remain in the dye bath up to 1 hour as long as the water remains hot. You’ll also have to make sure the item receives constant agitation or stirring.Garments will also look darker when wet and prior to washing.When you remove clothes from dye bath, rinse in warm, then cool water until water runs clear. (Warm water helps to rinse off surface dye more effectively.)Wash your fabric/clothes in warm water with mild detergent and then rinse thoroughly in cool water. Machine dry or hang dry.CARING FOR DYED ITEMS. For the first two or three times, wash your dyed item by itself in cool water with a small amount of non-bleaching detergent. Always wash your dyed clothing with similar colors in cool water with mild detergent. Dry cleaning silks and special fabrics is recommended.CLEANUP. Clean containers and sinks immediately after dyeing by scrubbing with hot water and powdered cleanser or bleach.Clean washing machine using highest water level with hot water, detergent and 1 cup chlorine bleach using complete wash cycle. Clean lint traps. Plastic or rubber machine parts may be tinted but will not stain laundry.

This was a good deal for this clothing dye. I love this brand and it always works like a champ.

You can certainly use this to change clothes to black, but it also works really well to make clothes that used to be black really black again. I'd say about half my wardrobe is black and eventually your favorite items start to look faded and not as dark as they used to be. Also, some blacks are different shades (blue base, green base, etc.) so sometimes you have two black pieces that don't really match. Well, you can change that with this dye. As long as the pieces you are dying are made of natural fibers like cotton or rayon, this will make them black, black, black again.I will say that this can get messy so you definitely need some gloves and tongs to use while dyeing. Also, I've only used the stovetop method so I don't know how well this works in a washing machine or how hard it is to clean. I will say that I prefer the stovetop method because then I can see how black my clothes are getting and if any parts have been missed. It helps to use as big a pot as possible and to stir it as often as you can. I typically stir for five minutes or so, let it sit (at the proper heat) for a good hour and come back and stir occasionally to be sure everything is properly coated. I then pour the whole thing into a plastic tub to soak longer. Before rinsing, use some of the RIT colorstay spray and the rinsing process will go much faster. I typically spray the item and let it sit in the now empty plastic bin for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse, handwash, and rinse again. If it's taking a while, let the item soak in cold water for a while before rinsing again. I typically let it dry so I can see if there are any spots I missed. If so, I repeat the steps. If not, I'll throw it in the wash -- with dark colors, only -- and then it's done.I love using this dye and am kind of addicted. Changing the colors of your clothes is a great way to give yourself a new wardrobe for a few dollars. Find things that you don't wear anymore because they are stained or faded or a color you no longer like and give them a new life. Saves money, saves resources, and it's just plain fun.

I use Rit dye to color paper to make flowers for my small business. The black was a little difficult to use because I had to add SO MUCH dye to my water to get the pigment that I needed for these Halloween flowers. I would still recommend it though.

I have not had to dye a shirt in so long, but this was a really good product, and I only found it on amazon, I could not even find it in stores for this low price. Very happy with this product.

Not nearly as potent as I was hoping/needing. If anyone knows of a better dye for making clothing legit black that lasts more than a single wash, lmk 👍

Great price for when you cant get it locally!

Cumple su función muy bueno.