Diaper Swappers

jausten · 08-25-2007, 09:58 PM

This picture tutorial is based on the instructions on the back of the Dylon packet. Changes have been noted in RED.

Begin with Dylon dye and salt

You want your items to be damp (I ran them through a prewash cycle)

Add Dylon dye to 4 cups WARM water

Stir until all of the dye powder is dissolved

Run WARM water into the sink or another container (enough to cover the items you are dyeing)

Add 4 tablespoons salt and stir to dissolve

Add diluted dye and stir

Add whatever you are dyeing (1/2-lb per packet of dye)

Keep stirring it for 15 minutes

Then, you can let it sit for an additional 45 minutes

Keep up with how long you need to leave them in for!

Every once in a while, give it a whirl (I found it's easiest to just do it with your hands, but remember to wear rubber gloves)

When the hour is done, drain the sink. Or take your items out and dye more items a lighter shade of that same color.

Rinse with COLD water until the water runs clear

I found that the easiest way to do this is to keep putting cold water into the sink, swish the items around and wring it out. It only took me 3 times to get clear water. Or you can pop them in the washer and run them through a few rinse cycles until the water is clear.

Then, run them through a wash cycle on hot with detergent

Dry away from heat or direct sunlight. Nah ... dry them in the dryer. I recommend it, because they're much softer and fluffier from the dryer.

I'm still waiting for mine to dry, so I'll post final pictures tomorrow.

Sabey-baby · 08-25-2007, 10:01 PM

I wish I had stainless steel sinks! I have to use a big bowl and can only do one color at a time

Can't wait to see your finished product

jausten · 08-25-2007, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabey-baby

I wish I had stainless steel sinks! I have to use a big bowl and can only do one color at a time

Can't wait to see your finished product

You can also use buckets. I found some in the paint section at Walmart for 97 cents a piece.

Sabey-baby · 08-25-2007, 10:06 PM

Oh! Good idea! And I totally just used my hands, sans gloves, the other day. My nails are STILL green. My 4 yo got all excited (when my hands were still ALL green) and told me I could be the wicked witch. I told him maybe I really was, but he didn't find that near as funny as I did.

Sweet_Fantasy_Fox · 08-25-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabey-baby

Oh! Good idea! And I totally just used my hands, sans gloves, the other day. My nails are STILL green. My 4 yo got all excited (when my hands were still ALL green) and told me I could be the wicked witch. I told him maybe I really was, but he didn't find that near as funny as I did.

frogandtoad · 09-23-2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabey-baby

Oh! Good idea! And I totally just used my hands, sans gloves, the other day. My nails are STILL green. My 4 yo got all excited (when my hands were still ALL green) and told me I could be the wicked witch. I told him maybe I really was, but he didn't find that near as funny as I did.

amcess721 · 09-24-2007, 09:56 AM

Here's my results...

I did 3 infants and 1 or 2 preemies all at the same time.
I let them sit/swish in the color for 1-2 hours (see below for times). Then rinsed those out and added 3 more infants and 1-2 more preemies to the remaining water for 1-2 hours.
Here's what I ended up with...

Green: Soaked 2 hours for first batch, 2 hours for second batch.
Blue: Soaked 1 hour for first batch, about 1 hour for second batch.
Pink: Soaked 1.5 hours for first batch, a little under 2 hours for second batch.
Purple: I didn't use the leftover water for purple because I've seen too many momma's post pics on here saying that it looks more grey if you reuse that water, so I just let those ones soak for a good 2 hours and didn't reuse the water.

-Blair- · 01-20-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabey-baby

Oh! Good idea! And I totally just used my hands, sans gloves, the other day. My nails are STILL green. My 4 yo got all excited (when my hands were still ALL green) and told me I could be the wicked witch. I told him maybe I really was, but he didn't find that near as funny as I did.

I am chuckling.

And thanks for the picture tutorial !

armywife2002 · 01-22-2008, 09:37 AM

here are mine from this weekend

i love the way the dark colors turned out (the purples are really purple, not as pink as the pictures show) but not the lighter ones so much, except for the blue. im pretty happy over all though, for my first dye job. ive got my greens going now, i ran out of time this weekend

oitzjustlisa · 03-11-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabey-baby

Oh! Good idea! And I totally just used my hands, sans gloves, the other day. My nails are STILL green. My 4 yo got all excited (when my hands were still ALL green) and told me I could be the wicked witch. I told him maybe I really was, but he didn't find that near as funny as I did.

I've gotten Dylon on my hands before, too. I found that if you rub your hands with liquid bleach (I used the Clorox I wash clothes with) it comes right out. Don't do this if you have sensitive skin, and only for a short amount of time

I've heard hydrogen peroxide works, too, but I haven't tried it yet.

08-25-2007, 09:58 PM	#1
jausten Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: sewing room Posts: 5,876 Ratings: 236 Feedback: 100%	How To: Dye Using Dylon in Sink This picture tutorial is based on the instructions on the back of the Dylon packet. Changes have been noted in RED. Begin with Dylon dye and salt You want your items to be damp (I ran them through a prewash cycle) Add Dylon dye to 4 cups WARM water Stir until all of the dye powder is dissolved Run WARM water into the sink or another container (enough to cover the items you are dyeing) Add 4 tablespoons salt and stir to dissolve Add diluted dye and stir Add whatever you are dyeing (1/2-lb per packet of dye) Keep stirring it for 15 minutes Then, you can let it sit for an additional 45 minutes Keep up with how long you need to leave them in for! Every once in a while, give it a whirl (I found it's easiest to just do it with your hands, but remember to wear rubber gloves) When the hour is done, drain the sink. Or take your items out and dye more items a lighter shade of that same color. Rinse with COLD water until the water runs clear I found that the easiest way to do this is to keep putting cold water into the sink, swish the items around and wring it out. It only took me 3 times to get clear water. Or you can pop them in the washer and run them through a few rinse cycles until the water is clear. Then, run them through a wash cycle on hot with detergent Dry away from heat or direct sunlight. Nah ... dry them in the dryer. I recommend it, because they're much softer and fluffier from the dryer. I'm still waiting for mine to dry, so I'll post final pictures tomorrow. __________________ keli ken sahm to emma (2.5) expecting #2 sept 2010 Last edited by jausten; 02-23-2010 at 07:33 PM. Reason: to make some changes

08-25-2007, 10:01 PM	#2
Sabey-baby Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,081 Ratings: 66 Feedback: 100%	Re: How To: Dye Using Dylon in Sink I wish I had stainless steel sinks! I have to use a big bowl and can only do one color at a time Can't wait to see your finished product __________________ Sabra 1/10/03, 2/2/06, 7/17/08, #12/19/11 I sew.

08-25-2007, 10:06 PM	#4
Sabey-baby Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,081 Ratings: 66 Feedback: 100%	Re: How To: Dye Using Dylon in Sink Oh! Good idea! And I totally just used my hands, sans gloves, the other day. My nails are STILL green. My 4 yo got all excited (when my hands were still ALL green) and told me I could be the wicked witch. I told him maybe I really was, but he didn't find that near as funny as I did. __________________ Sabra 1/10/03, 2/2/06, 7/17/08, #12/19/11 I sew.

09-24-2007, 09:56 AM	#7
amcess721 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY Posts: 5,639 Ratings: 43 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How To: Dye Using Dylon in Sink Here's my results... I did 3 infants and 1 or 2 preemies all at the same time. I let them sit/swish in the color for 1-2 hours (see below for times). Then rinsed those out and added 3 more infants and 1-2 more preemies to the remaining water for 1-2 hours. Here's what I ended up with... Green: Soaked 2 hours for first batch, 2 hours for second batch. Blue: Soaked 1 hour for first batch, about 1 hour for second batch. Pink: Soaked 1.5 hours for first batch, a little under 2 hours for second batch. Purple: I didn't use the leftover water for purple because I've seen too many momma's post pics on here saying that it looks more grey if you reuse that water, so I just let those ones soak for a good 2 hours and didn't reuse the water. __________________ - Andrea - Mommy to Laura Kimberly (4) and Carson Russell (2) and Bun #3 in the oven! Do you Swag? I do! Click here to join swagbucks! Earn points. Get free stuff!

01-22-2008, 09:37 AM	#9
armywife2002 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770 Ratings: 102 Feedback: 100%	Re: How To: Dye Using Dylon in Sink here are mine from this weekend i love the way the dark colors turned out (the purples are really purple, not as pink as the pictures show) but not the lighter ones so much, except for the blue. im pretty happy over all though, for my first dye job. ive got my greens going now, i ran out of time this weekend __________________ ~~Ashley~~ single, working, student mama to Tristan born 10/1/07 On my way to becoming an ASL interpreter Want to earn gift cards searching the net? Click HERE to join Swagbucks!