Question 1

I plan on using this brand of dye (assorted colors) to dye 100% cotton rugs. Can you tell me what other products  I might need to buy?

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Tracy.  If you plan on vat dying look into getting the big bottles of powdered dye either from Jacquard direct or from Dharma trading.  These little bottles are only meant to make 2 cups of dye at the correct concentration.  Yes you should prewash with a good detergent like syntropol or Dharmas pro detergent.  Then soak your rugs in a solution of 1 c soda ash per gallon of water (can use super washing soda, it's the same thing and cheaper) If you have hard water you may need a water softener like Calgon.  If you are using dark colors you'll need pickling salt and urea to make your dye solution.  The darker the color the more Salt.  Gloves are a given.... but I suggest drop clothes and a good vinyl apron (cut one from an old felt backed plastic table cloth)   Remember these dyes require a 24 hours processing time after you've dyed your item.  put them in garbage bags and set them somewhere warm.  Then you can rinse and wash.

Question 2

Can you use this to dye water to shoot out of a fire truck for a gender reveal?

Accepted Answer

Oh no, no, no......not unless you want permanent blue (or pink) spots on any fabric it touches. Look for a food quality vegetable dye - check bakery suppliers.

Question 3

does this come with soda ash or do I need to buy it separately?

Accepted Answer

Buy washing soda from Arm & Hammer (it is soda ash) or cook some baking soda as the other answer says.

Question 4

Will this dye polyester fabrics??

Accepted Answer

No. It has to be a 100% organic material - cotton, silk, wool. When I've died items with polyester stiching, it remains white as the rest of the material dyes the color. Also, this product has to be used with a soda ash soak, which helps the dye to adhere/bond to the fabric better. Hope that helped.....

ASIN	B0009YX4EG
Best Sellers Rank	#18,889 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #49 in Fabric Dyes
Brand Name	Jacquard
Color	Jet Black
Compatible Material	Natural Fabrics, Paper, Reeds, Wood
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (4,530)
Item Form	Powder
Item Type Name	Procion Fabric Dye
Item Weight	272 g
Manufacturer	RUPERT GIBBONS & SPIDER
Manufacturer Part Number	PMX2150
Model Number	PMX2150
Number of Items	1
UPC	743772215004
Unit Count	226.7962 Grams

Jacquard PROCION 8OZ JET BLACK

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