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PFD fabric = prepared for dyeing (or something like that!)
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Synthrapol (pre-dye and post-dye)
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gloves
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marking my fabric at regular measured intervals
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ripping the fabric all ready marked with permanent marker...
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mason jars (to be used only for dyeing, never for jam!)
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salt
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Soda Ash Fixer
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fiber reactive dyes from Dharma Trading
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a variety of measuring cups and spoons - not for food!
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face masks... makes me looks scary!
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plastic bags
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plastic wash tub
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measuring 2 oz of Synthrapol for the wash
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a funnel is a good tool to have for adding salt and soda ash...
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scrunch up your fabric...
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add fabric to dye mixture in jar...
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my fabrics are 'cooking'
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ahhh... catching some sun while my fabric cooks...
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iphone
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taking the dyed fabric out of the bag...
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rinsing and rinsing and rinsing and.........
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excess dye being rinsed out in the sink.....
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rinsed fabric goes into the washing machine with some Synthrapol...
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rinsing green.....
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rinsing green....
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rinsing purple...
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bottle cleaning...
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browns
