Cure for crocking fabric? - Page 2

> I'd guess that director is attempting to work with low budget or nearly no
> budget. Of course, you don't want the production to be 18th century
> blue-face (whatever that is) but if I were you, I'd try the suggestions
> offered here. Maybe one of them will resolve the crocking. The show must
> go on. Polly
> "Gen" <wrote> Reminds me of a piece of batik I got at Joann's once. It
> was green, and
>> after washing it, so was the tub of my washer and dryer. It took several
>> attempts with rags towels to get the color off the appliances. I'd show
>> the person that bought it what it's doing, and if they still want it-ask
>> for money for a Laundromat-so you won't color your machines. Gen
>> "Pam (Dragonfly)" <wrote>> It's costume-making time again (with two kids
>> in drama, it happens!).
>>> This time, three 18th-century outfits for the guys.
>>> One of the fabrics I've been given to use crocks like crazy! Just from
>>> handling it to unfold, measure, and refold, my hands were medium blue.
>>> Obviously this will not do (and I can't believe the director didn't
>>> notice this, just picking it out!).
>>> Is there anything I can do to get it to stop rubbing dye off on
>>> anything it comes in contact with? Washing a gazillion times with
>>> regular detergent? Wash with synthrapol (I have some of that already)?
>>> Wash with retayne (don't have any yet but can get some)? Hold my
>>> tongue just right and say magic words? Ask the director for a
>>> substitute fabric?
>>> I have a feeling this dark blue will be medium blue when all is said
>>> and done....
>>> Dragonfly (Pam)
>

> That's the truth, Polly! Last year they didn't get expected funding from
> the state and had to cut the district budget (only one high school) by
> $900,000. This year looks even tighter, since they just opened a second
> high school without any increase in funding, and still underfunded by the
> state. I have a feeling this was donated fabric...and to replace it I
> might have to buy something else, myself, which I really can't afford just
> this moment.
> Oh well, I am going to pre-shrink everything else, first, so it doesn't
> turn blue, then I'll wash this and see if it's any better afterwards. I'll
> pick up some Retayne tomorrow. I need it anyhow for some upcoming projects
> of my own.
> If it's still nasty, I'll find out what else might be available in the
> donation box...or get something else myself if I have to.
> Dragonfly (Pam)
>> I'd guess that director is attempting to work with low budget or nearly
>> no budget. Of course, you don't want the production to be 18th century
>> blue-face (whatever that is) but if I were you, I'd try the suggestions
>> offered here. Maybe one of them will resolve the crocking. The show
>> must go on. Polly
>> "Gen" <wrote> Reminds me of a piece of batik I got at Joann's once. It
>> was green, and
>>> after washing it, so was the tub of my washer and dryer. It took
>>> several attempts with rags towels to get the color off the appliances.
>>> I'd show the person that bought it what it's doing, and if they still
>>> want it-ask for money for a Laundromat-so you won't color your machines.
>>> Gen
>>> "Pam (Dragonfly)" <wrote>> It's costume-making time again (with two kids
>>> in drama, it happens!).
>>>> This time, three 18th-century outfits for the guys.
>>>> One of the fabrics I've been given to use crocks like crazy! Just from
>>>> handling it to unfold, measure, and refold, my hands were medium blue.
>>>> Obviously this will not do (and I can't believe the director didn't
>>>> notice this, just picking it out!).
>>>> Is there anything I can do to get it to stop rubbing dye off on
>>>> anything it comes in contact with? Washing a gazillion times with
>>>> regular detergent? Wash with synthrapol (I have some of that already)?
>>>> Wash with retayne (don't have any yet but can get some)? Hold my
>>>> tongue just right and say magic words? Ask the director for a
>>>> substitute fabric?
>>>> I have a feeling this dark blue will be medium blue when all is said
>>>> and done....
>>>> Dragonfly (Pam)
>

> i thot you could get it in the supermarket in usa?
> hey i dont live there so what do i know.
> might be worth a few phone calls to check different stores before you head
> out to check each one.
> j.
> "Dragonfly" wrote ...
> Darn, drat, and double-darn! The art store with dyeing supplies where I'd
> gotten my Synthrapol a few weeks ago doesn't carry Retayne. And of course
> neither does Hancock's.
> Amazon.com carries it. I might just have to order something and wait for
> it,
> if the LQS near work doesn't carry it.
> Dragonfly (Pam)
>