tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post6154892227820889631..comments2024-03-28T03:17:00.191-04:00Comments on Fibermania: Melody Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-39318718057858579292010-06-09T09:28:57.986-04:002010-06-09T09:28:57.986-04:00You are a joy, Melody. Thanks, as always, for shar...You are a joy, Melody. Thanks, as always, for sharing your techniques!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12528195485528462691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-69027285705751092602010-06-08T09:41:05.556-04:002010-06-08T09:41:05.556-04:00Wow, Melody...they're gorgeous. I got 8 boxes...Wow, Melody...they're gorgeous. I got 8 boxes unpacked yesterday...no dyes but I know they'll show up. And...I got a new, large TV and there is the perfect piece of styrofoam from the packaging!!!! I almost put it in the trash until I thought of you!!! I can't wait to refer back to this post and the other blog when I get everything together!Susan Turneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864635774677436375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-57457414448619042822010-06-08T08:47:20.806-04:002010-06-08T08:47:20.806-04:00Thank you SO much for the comments about using sty...Thank you SO much for the comments about using styrofoam under the fabric. I truly appreciate your generosity. I did a little dyeing this weekend using a printout of your instructions, and I get great results.Liz in Ypsilantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551683050101411764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-83038062737852927002010-06-08T08:13:25.085-04:002010-06-08T08:13:25.085-04:00Absoloutely yummy! I didn't realize you were ...Absoloutely yummy! I didn't realize you were doing silk in your previous posts! Will your method work as well on all cotton pieces?Judy Sall Fiber Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172226619205640720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-13749849651672410152010-06-08T06:48:45.223-04:002010-06-08T06:48:45.223-04:00Anon, Yes I am dyeing flat or the colors would run...Anon, Yes I am dyeing flat or the colors would run into a puddle. Flat is really important.<br />Judy Darling, Yes I am putting three layers together and dyeing them at once. This makes it easier to keep the dye from running off, plus why not make as many pieces as I can from the dye in use.Melody Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-88981981882508528052010-06-07T22:55:41.534-04:002010-06-07T22:55:41.534-04:00Beautiful, Ms Mel. Are you actually stacking 3 as...Beautiful, Ms Mel. Are you actually stacking 3 ash-soaked pieces of fabric and applying the dye onto the top layer, or am I not understanding?Judy from Northportnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-32861122382819587182010-06-07T22:25:35.751-04:002010-06-07T22:25:35.751-04:00do you dye flat or on incline? the colors are gre...do you dye flat or on incline? the colors are great. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-47257841468673003902010-06-07T16:36:23.386-04:002010-06-07T16:36:23.386-04:00Hahaha... What fun to watch you dye fabric again! ...Hahaha... What fun to watch you dye fabric again! I think I've probably dyed fabric 50 times (you taught me how), but I was SO anticipating your "dye" day. I left the house early today and then realized later that today was probably THE day!! Anyway...I skidded home to watch you do it one more time...hahaha... Crazy. I can't even dream of low humidity here in Houston, but I'm inspired to spend the day dyeing tomorrow. Thanks Mel!! You're an inspiration...as always!<br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-42022067298423030872010-06-07T15:05:09.409-04:002010-06-07T15:05:09.409-04:00Anon, I am using procion fiber reactive dyes not t...Anon, I am using procion fiber reactive dyes not the ones you buy at the supermarket (Rit is a union dye), so see my other site www.lazydyer.blogspot.com for all the rest of the questions you might have.Melody Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-17515994493939014512010-06-07T14:37:40.985-04:002010-06-07T14:37:40.985-04:00Let me start by saying I know absolutely nothing a...Let me start by saying I know absolutely nothing about dyeing fabric, except the packaged sets I pick up in the supermarket to machine dye faded clothing etc. So, my question is: <br />Does Soda Ash 'set' the dye permanently?<br /><br />My dye package tells me to add/use 1lb of salt in the machine when using only 1 packet of dye but if I use 2 or more then I don't need to add anything else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-57547840166833897832010-06-07T14:06:00.845-04:002010-06-07T14:06:00.845-04:00I DO DO DO like the styrofoam better than the plex...I DO DO DO like the styrofoam better than the plexi because<br />1. I can't get plexi anywhere here in the boonies<br />b. The styrofoam is so light and that makes it much easier to move from table to shelf.<br />3. The styrofoam is cheap compared to the plexiglass and easy for me to cut to just the size I needed.<br />c. The styrofoam is so hoseable to clean off. <br /><br />I will NOT be covering the wet fabric. As soon as it is dry it is finished dyeing. Trust me on this. After years of experience, I know that the dye works just fine this way and is as intense as if I left it alone for 48 hours under plastic.Melody Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-4070841394772815732010-06-07T14:01:40.953-04:002010-06-07T14:01:40.953-04:00Very cool. Love the shelf for drying. Great tips...Very cool. Love the shelf for drying. Great tips here. Just came in from dyeing some yarn outside today. Hope to have some pictures up later.<br /><br />Dye On,<br />Kate - The Garden BellAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721336502963839799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-70121441642490547972010-06-07T13:56:49.282-04:002010-06-07T13:56:49.282-04:00Mel, do you like the styrofoam better than the ple...Mel, do you like the styrofoam better than the plexiglass?<br />No plastic over the fabric?<br />would you cover it with plastic if it as hotter? (85-90's)<br />Thanks KatherineKatherine McNeesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165197114275307577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-22825296585137839482010-06-07T13:12:10.084-04:002010-06-07T13:12:10.084-04:00Dee-Liscious!Dee-Liscious!Jane Moxeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771039102502842946noreply@blogger.com