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Posted by Dr. Brat on May 20, 2008, 8:36 pm
Cheryl Isaak wrote:
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> Yes - but there isn't a near by brick and mortar store and I can buy the DMC
> cheap and easy
If you call Fidelis at BFGoodstitch, she'll send you what you want. Or
I can go get you some and send it (I'd offer to bring it, but things are
a bit much around here lately).
Elizabeth
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Posted by Cheryl Isaak on May 21, 2008, 6:43 am
On 5/20/08 8:36 PM, in article rs2dncwuuPgG867VnZ2dnUVZ_jydnZ2d@comcast.com,
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> Cheryl Isaak wrote:
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>> Yes - but there isn't a near by brick and mortar store and I can buy the DMC
>> cheap and easy
>
> If you call Fidelis at BFGoodstitch, she'll send you what you want. Or
> I can go get you some and send it (I'd offer to bring it, but things are
> a bit much around here lately).
>
> Elizabeth
Partly, I just want to try - sort of like trying to dye my own floss or
fabric. And since "returns" go to "clearance", I can get a great deal.....
Cheryl
(the worst part about work is when doing recovery, my last upright is on
the same aisle as clearance and there are all sorts of things I never knew I
"needed".)
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Posted by ellice on May 21, 2008, 7:07 am
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> On 5/20/08 8:29 AM, in article C4583C5C.BF05%egirl22@verizon.net, "ellice"
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>>> I recently saw a project in one of the British magazines using colored/dyed
>>> needlepoint canvas.
>>>
>>> Well, I don't want to spend an arm and leg for the colored stuff to try the
>>> project. Since I work at Michaels and get a discount, I was thinking about
>>> trying to dye or paint some of the DMC canvas we carry....
>>>
>>>
>>> Thoughts folks.
>>>
>>> Cheryl
>>>
>> Uh, Cheryl, the colored canvas is not much more than the normal colors.
>> As in 4 cents a sq in vs 3 cents. That is for all the colored stuff. I'll
>> have to take a better look - but I don't recall seeing anyso to speak
>> hand-dyed. But, I have seen some printed to look like hand-dye - which is
>> slightly higher.
>
> Yes - but there isn't a near by brick and mortar store and I can buy the DMC
> cheap and easy
>>
>> I'm not sure how the dye will take with the starch which is built up on the
>> canvas. Good luck trying. I think you'll have a hard time getting a
>> traditional dye method to really work - chemistry thing, saturation of the
>> starch versus dying on linen where you're saturating the fiber.
>>
> Even if I manage a slight color change, I'll be happy
>> Have fun with your experiment.
>>
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> When I get three spare seconds to rub together...
>
> C
>
Hey, if you just want some colored canvas - LMK. I do have more canvas at
home than the shop...as I'm supposed to be designing. Tee hee.
Ellice
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Posted by Cheryl Isaak on May 21, 2008, 7:48 am
On 5/21/08 7:07 AM, in article C4597A9F.BF6E%egirl22@verizon.net, "ellice"
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>> On 5/20/08 8:29 AM, in article C4583C5C.BF05%egirl22@verizon.net, "ellice"
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>>>> I recently saw a project in one of the British magazines using colored/dyed
>>>> needlepoint canvas.
>>>>
>>>> Well, I don't want to spend an arm and leg for the colored stuff to try
>>>> the
>>>> project. Since I work at Michaels and get a discount, I was thinking about
>>>> trying to dye or paint some of the DMC canvas we carry....
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thoughts folks.
>>>>
>>>> Cheryl
>>>>
>>> Uh, Cheryl, the colored canvas is not much more than the normal colors.
>>> As in 4 cents a sq in vs 3 cents. That is for all the colored stuff. I'll
>>> have to take a better look - but I don't recall seeing anyso to speak
>>> hand-dyed. But, I have seen some printed to look like hand-dye - which is
>>> slightly higher.
>>
>> Yes - but there isn't a near by brick and mortar store and I can buy the DMC
>> cheap and easy
>>>
>>> I'm not sure how the dye will take with the starch which is built up on the
>>> canvas. Good luck trying. I think you'll have a hard time getting a
>>> traditional dye method to really work - chemistry thing, saturation of the
>>> starch versus dying on linen where you're saturating the fiber.
>>>
>> Even if I manage a slight color change, I'll be happy
>>> Have fun with your experiment.
>>>
>>
>> When I get three spare seconds to rub together...
>>
>> C
>>
> Hey, if you just want some colored canvas - LMK. I do have more canvas at
> home than the shop...as I'm supposed to be designing. Tee hee.
>
> Ellice
>
I'm sure you do!
Cheryl
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Posted by Knittenjen on May 20, 2008, 11:49 am
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> I recently saw a project in one of the British magazines using colored/dye=
d
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> needlepoint canvas.
While I have painted on canvas - and acrylics work great - I have had
lots more experience with dying (yarn & fabrics). It can be loads of
fun with a moderately steep learning curve. If you want a finished
item where the dyed area is part of the item, then I suggest heading
over to Dharma Trading (http://www.dharmatrading.com/) and read up on
dyes and the supplies and methods. (NAYY)
You need the right dye for you material and the supplies needed to
make the material take the dyes as well as to hold it. There are
different dyes for natural fibers and man-made stuff). Canvas or
fabric that has been treated with stiffeners may need to be washed
first, then dyed. I just did this recently with rug hooking canvas
and it turned out beautifully.
You can also get a starter kit very inexpensively that contains the
instructions and materials that you will need. It is a great way to
see if you like the process. Beware - it is addicting. Then head to
the library and find some of the books on surface treatments. Dying
then applying materials for resist and dye dispersion are soooo much
fun.
Allow yourself enough time (many of the dyes & colors have to sit for
up to 24 hours to fully absorb the color) and go for it. And
remember, you can always overdye if you don=92t like it the first time.
Jenny in Pittsburgh http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennytabrum/
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> Yes - but there isn't a near by brick and mortar store and I can buy the DMC
> cheap and easy