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- We are using the Fast Track method of dyeing so leave the containers to sit for half
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- an hour to allow the dye to find the dyesites on the fibre molecules. While you are
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- waiting, dilute the soda ash in very hot water. Choose an amount of water that can
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- be easily divided by six and will not overfill your containers. Again the amount of
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- liquid isn't as important as the amount of soda ash (see 'Basic Dye Recipe'). Once the
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- soda ash is dissolved and your half an hour is up, pour an equal amount of diluted
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- soda ash into each container. Let them sit for a further hour to allow the soda ash to
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- complete the dyeing process by fixing the dye to the fibre. You can stir at this point
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- if you wish. Remember that the more you stir your fabric, the less texture you will
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- achieve at the end. A quick stir to mix in the soda ash is enough. When your time is
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- up, remove the fabric from the containers and squeeze out any excess dye. This can
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- be safely disposed of down the drain. Remove any ties or rubber bands and loosen
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- the fabrics. The designs will be obvious on the fabrics at this point. Put the fabric into
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- a bucket filled with cold water. Rinse until the water runs relatively clear. At this
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- point you can wash in your machine on a hot/warm cycle. Use synthropol SP if you
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- have it or your usual washing detergent if you don't. Rinse again in cold water until
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- there is no further run-off. If you have followed these steps correctly, you shouldn't
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- have any problems with the dyes running in the future. Hang out to dry, iron and
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- fold and fondle with delight, and start planning your next quilt or dyeing project.
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- Don't forget to make your notes (see 'Recipe Cards').