Basket Tree Dye

Basket Tree Dye

Each package of dye is 1/3 oz. This is enough to do 1 lb. of reed.

Choose your colour from the dropdown list.

 

Warning! Causes eye irritation.

Flush eyes with running water for at least 15 min

call a physician Harmful if swallowed, seek

medical attention immediately. May cause

skin irritation, call a physician. Avoid

inhalation of dust. Wash hands thoroughly

after handling. Conforms to ASTM D-4236.

Contains Salt ( Sodium Chloroide) Anionic

and Nonionic Surfactants.

BASKET TREE BASKETRY DYE

Dyes 1 lb. Reed Dyes Woven Reed Baskets

MAY BE BLENDED WITH OTHER BASKET TREE DYE COLORS.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Protect work area with sheet of plastic. Wear rubber gloves. In stainless steel or enamel pan, heat one gallon of water to near boiling. Add contents of dye pkt. And mix thoroughly with metal spoon. NOTE: a portion of pkt. May be used and less water, for dyeing small quantities.

BLENDING of two or more BT dyes may be done, but test results on a small piece of reed.

DYEING TIME varies depending on freshness of the dye bath and length of dyeing time. Dip a small test strip for 5 seconds. Color will lighten slightly when dry. If color is too dark add more hot water. If too light, leave material in dye bath longer.

FOR SEVERAL SHADES OF SAME COLOR dye darkest color first, remove reed and add reed to be dyed lighter color, checking for color frequently. Repeat for lighter batch. WHEN DYEING, stir submerged reed a bit.

RINSE dyed reed in cool water until water runs clear.

Dry away from direct sunlight. Dyed materials will fade

if exposed to direct sunlight.

CLEAN UP with a mild bleach solution and rinse thoroughly.

TO WEAVE: soften dried reed in water for about 5 minutes.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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