dying

[treadlightly]

Hi all,

I have a pair of lime green linen shorts, which I want to turn into a more acceptable colour, and a packet of Dylon black dye.

My first question is: if I use the advised amount of dye will they turn black or some kind of dark green?

Second question: if I reduce the amount of dye will it mean they will turn a different colour, ie olive green or green/grey?

Thanks for any help you can offer..

 

[treadlightly]

.....and before anyone comments, the spelling mistake in the tagline was entirely accidental

 

[g4ghb]

If you use the recommended amount they will turn out black as advertised (or as near as darn it)

reducing the amounts will be a case of trial and error i'm afraid.....

......... however...... a pack of dylon dies quite a lot of fabric so if you use say 1/2 diluted if it doesn't look right you could use the other 1/2 to turn it black

 

[treadlightly]

If you use the recommended amount they will turn out black as advertised (or as near as darn it)

reducing the amounts will be a case of trial and error i'm afraid.....

......... however...... a pack of dylon dies quite a lot of fabric so if you use say 1/2 diluted if it doesn't look right you could use the other 1/2 to turn it black

What a good idea! Thanks..

 

[g4ghb]

no probs! - you'll take some pics of course.....

 

[treadlightly]

no probs! - you'll take some pics of course.....

Worked a treat . I used half the recommended amount of dye and I now have a pair of olive green shorts. Thanks again.