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- Dyeing a double graduation is the same process as a single graduation, but after the
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- first colour is dyed, you go back along the line of containers from the opposite
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- direction, and add a second colour. So start out the same as for a single graduation.
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- We will also be using the "Fast Track" dye method (see 'Different Dye Methods') or
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- Method One. Prepare your workspace by laying down protective coverings and
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- have all of your equipment handy. You will need: The fabric that you have already
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- prepared (see 'Fabric Preparation'), as well as a spare piece to protect the surface you
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- are using and to catch loose dry dye; gloves to protect your skin; a mask to prevent
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- breathing in stray dye molecules; a jug which has measures on the side containing
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- 50g of soda ash (or 4 imperial tablespoons), a stirring stick; hot water to dilute the
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- soda ash, as well as warm water to dissolve the dye; a collection of jugs, jars, bottles
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- or zip-lock plastic bags to dye the fabric in; a container with a lid and measures on
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- the side to accurately measure the dye concentrate; Dye - we are using Procion
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- yellow MX4R and Procion Blue MXG for this exercise (see 'Dye Chart') measuring
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- spoons or a scale to measure out 3g of dye (see 'Conversion Chart').
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- Prepare to measure your dye by wetting the spare piece of fabric and laying it flat
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- onto the surface you are using like a tablecloth. Use the piece from the exercise,
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- 'Dyeing a Graduation', you'll end up with an interesting piece of fabric. Wear your
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- dust mask for this procedure and work in a well ventilated area. Using your scale and
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- the yellow or first colour, measure out 3g of dye. If you don't have a scale, refer to
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- the 'Conversion Chart' and measure out the appropriate amount of dye. Place this
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- into the container that has a lid. Add a small amount of warm water. Put the lid on
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- tightly and give a shake. Your dye should dissolve easily. If it doesn't, you can add a
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- spoonful of urea to complete the dissolution or if the dye is in pellet form and not a
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- powder form, a tiny drop of detergent will dissolve the oil base that is holding the
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- dye in a pellet. Now that the dye is dissolved you can remove your dust mask. Top
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- up the jug to a number that you can easily divide in half. I have chosen 400ml. Place
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- a mark there with a permanent marker to remind yourself, or make a note if you
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- need to. The volume of water isn't as important as providing enough liquid to soak
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- the fabric. Place the lid on the jar of dye and set aside. clean and clear away the scale
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- and fabric. Wipe your surface to be sure there is no dry dye powder hanging around.
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- Keep the piece of fabric for later use.