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Posted by J* on September 19, 2009, 12:31 am
good news on all counts then, Pam.
j.
"Dragonfly" wrote ...
Found it at the LQS. They didn't even know they had it! The gal was saying,
"all we have is this quilt wash..." and I looked up and there it was, on the
top shelf, two bottles of Retayne. I bought one, only a little more
expensive than it would have been through Dharma, and I didn't have to pay
shipping. :-)
This is the LQS about a block from work and definitely on my way home, so I
didn't have to waste time driving all over.
OH! And an hour or so afterwards, talked to the director. I'll be subbing
another fabric so I don't need it for the costume. Leaves more for the dying
project I'll be doing in the next few weeks.....!
Thanks everyone.
Dragonfly (Pam)
"J*" wrote ...
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> 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.
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> "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)
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Posted by NightMist on September 15, 2009, 12:13 am
Having read the rest of the thread I have to pop in and mention that
you are pretty much screwed.
Retayne can help with excess dye, but when you have a fabric that is
this badly off you are likely going to lose a LOT of color even with
the retayne. Usually bleeding and such is not much of an issue with
costumes unless your run is longer than a week. Basicly because most
costumes usually don't get washed on a run that short.
You might be able to get it usable by tumbling it in the dryer, no
heat, with some old towels (dry, or very slightly damp).
Your best bet is going to be replaceing it, unless the director is OK
with it being several shades lighter.
NightMist
On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:29:20 -0700 (PDT), "Pam (Dragonfly)"
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>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)
--
Legolas is my house elf
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Posted by Dragonfly on September 15, 2009, 12:21 am
They wash and store everything for re-use. These are the only three guys
that need new costumes; the rest are just wearing some older costumes,
altered to fit them. (Two, including my DS, are skinny minis 6' tall and
there weren't any "old' costumes to fit them!)
Dragonfly (Pam)
who will wash and dry and if necessary wash again - maybe using that blue
dye she got awhile back to see if that will help, if the fabric lightens too
much...
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> Having read the rest of the thread I have to pop in and mention that
> you are pretty much screwed.
> Retayne can help with excess dye, but when you have a fabric that is
> this badly off you are likely going to lose a LOT of color even with
> the retayne. Usually bleeding and such is not much of an issue with
> costumes unless your run is longer than a week. Basicly because most
> costumes usually don't get washed on a run that short.
> You might be able to get it usable by tumbling it in the dryer, no
> heat, with some old towels (dry, or very slightly damp).
> Your best bet is going to be replaceing it, unless the director is OK
> with it being several shades lighter.
> NightMist
>>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)
> --
> Legolas is my house elf
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Posted by Pat in Virginia on September 20, 2009, 4:48 pm
Pam: You might want to warn the actors to wear 'old' undergarments, in case
the color runs from sweat.
Pat
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> They wash and store everything for re-use. These are the only three guys
> that need new costumes; the rest are just wearing some older costumes,
> altered to fit them. (Two, including my DS, are skinny minis 6' tall and
> there weren't any "old' costumes to fit them!)
> Dragonfly (Pam)
> who will wash and dry and if necessary wash again - maybe using that blue
> dye she got awhile back to see if that will help, if the fabric lightens
> too much...
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> 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.