Supplies
- Rit All-Purpose Dye (We Used Neon Yellow and Neon Green)
- Jeans (Must Contain Less Than 40% Polyester)
- 4 Gallon Plastic Container
- Hanger
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoons
- Salt
- Liquid Dish Detergent
- Plastic Table Cover
- Plastic Gloves
- Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative
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Instructions
- Pre-wash jeans in warm, soapy water. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
- Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.
- Fill a plastic container or stainless steel sink with three gallons of hot water. The water should ideally be 140ºF. If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath.
- To enhance the color, add one cup of salt. Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.
- Wearing rubber gloves, add 1/2 bottle of well-shaken dye.
- Wet fabric.
- Wrap two-thirds of the jeans around a hanger or dowel rod.
- Begin to dip jean legs slowly up and down and back and forth. To prevent a straight line, keep moving jean legs and tilt them to the side so the dye colors unevenly. Jeans can remain in the dye bath for 20 – 30 minutes.
- Remove garment from the dyebath. Squeeze out excess dye.
- We strongly recommend using Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing. It enhances the color, increases color retention and prevents dye from bleeding into white areas. Follow these instructions.
- Rinse in cool water until rinse water begins to run clear.
- Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
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