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Silk Colour Dye Instructions

Green Label Silk Colours:
After you've dyed your silk, the colours need to be set. To set the die, simply let the painted fabric dry & immerse in mixture of Permanent Dyeset Concentrate and cold water. Stir for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly in clean water and your finished. Steaming may also set Jacquard Silk Colors Green Label.
Placement of steamer:
Place the steamer across any typical gas or electric stove. If children are present, we suggest using back burners. Add water up to, but not covering, the steamer baffle near the bottom of the steamer. Water may need to be added between steamings to prevent the steamer from running dry. There is no need to add more water while steaming.
Rolling Fabric:
When steaming fabric, it is important to prevent back staining and permanent wrinkling or creasing. Rolling the fabric with unprinted newsprint or a similar uncoated paper should solve back staining every time. A layer of paper between rolls of fabric keeps fabric from touching itself, thus stopping back staining. Keeping the fabric smooth while rolling will insure there will be no permanent creases or wrinkles. Lay the fabric flat on your work surface, taking care to smooth out wrinkles. Next, place a sheet of paper, wider than the fabric itself, on top of the fabric (length is not a concern, as sheets of paper will be over lapped while rolling). Roll fabric onto pole provided using a smooth light touch. Continue rolling until all the fabric is on the roll. Finish by wrapping an extra two layers of paper around the fabric and secure the roll with tape. Place roll in the steamer and you are ready to start.
Steam Time:
The length of time required to set the dyes depends on the type of dyes and the amount of fabric on the roll. Generally, steam time will range from 20 minutes (once water boils) to 45 minutes. A longer steam time is necessary if the roll is big. Note: Prolonged steam time does not increase permanence or brightness - the colours are either set or they are not set.. Likewise, those dyes that require relatively long steam time do not necessarily give better colours or better light fastness than dyes, which set quickly. There is no advantage to over steaming, but it will not hurt anything either. However, excessive steaming increases the possibility of back staining. We suggest that you begin by steaming small pieces first for 1 hour. Then cut steaming time to 30 minutes. Compare and adjust the steam time based on the results.
Caution:
While in use, the steamer's metal cabinet will be hot, so be careful. When steaming is finished, turn off the heat. Opening the lid to avoid drips of condensed steam onto your rolled fabric is important. There is a baffle in the lid to direct water away from the fabric. Open the lid with a smooth swift motion.
Avoid steam burst to face.
Do not stand directly over the steamer as you open it.


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