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       Suggestions for dyeing silk 
       By: Snowfire Date: June 5, 2018, 9:38 pm
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       I recently scored a pair of 100% silk pants at a thrift
       store...for 3.00! I had been looking for some light weight
       slacks for work. There is only one small issue. They are kind of
       a muddy light brown. I usually don't wear that color, but I do
       have some things I can wear with them if I have to. They are
       listed as dry clean only, but I was wondering if anyone had ever
       tried to dye silk like that. I would like to do a really dark
       chocolate color. (For 3 bucks, I am willing to take risks!)
       Suggestions for product, technique gratefully accepted!
       #Post#: 5061--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Suggestions for dyeing silk 
       By: Shadowlady Date: June 10, 2018, 7:03 pm
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       A lot will depend on what type of silk it is.  There is:
       charmeuse, chiffon, shantung, organza, dupioni, silk gauze, raw
       silk, silk noil, and many other weaves/treatments.
       I have unsuccessfully, as well as successfully, been able to
       dye some silks.   In my case, a lot would depend on how well the
       silk can be put in a dye bath, either hot or cold.
       I have had my best success is using RIT dye, with a mordant  of
       vinegar and salt to set the dye.
       I have heard that using Kool-Aid as a dye can be successful,
       but I never got around to it, because I kept forgetting to buy
       the Kool-Aid.
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       Re: Suggestions for dyeing silk 
       By: Sycorax Date: June 10, 2018, 8:05 pm
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       I've bought fabric dyes from both
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       "]Pro Chem[/url] and
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  HTML https://www.dharmatrading.com
       "]Dharma
       Trading[/url].  They have instructions on their websites.
       RIT dye would be fine, too.  I just don't ever see a good
       selection of colors in the store.
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