Hello, Oleg! From your question it is absolutely unclear what kind of thing needs to be painted, for what purpose and in what way - just apply some kind of design to the fabric, or paint over it completely. Therefore, I bring you all the information that I found on the topic of dyeing synthetic fabrics.

Fabric paints are divided into two categories: professional and hobby. Professional paints require special training and work skills. The hobby class includes mainly acrylic paints that contain plastic synthetic resin. Today on Russian market There is a wide variety of paints for painting fabric from various manufacturers.

Paints from Pebeo (France) are made using traditional technology and are easy to use. Almost all of them are fixed with an iron from the wrong side of the fabric through a sheet of paper; the temperature is selected according to the composition of the fabric. Ready product washable. Paints are available both separately and in sets.

Paints for painting fabrics JAVANA, company C.KREULKUNSTLER FARBENFABRIK (Germany). JAVANA paints are also very easy to use, belong to the “hobby” class, are fixed with an iron, and contain a rich color palette. In addition to paints, additional accessories for working on fabrics are offered.

The American company RUPERT, GIBBON & SPIDER is one of the largest manufacturers of Jacquar textile paints, accessories and additives for painting any fabric. Paints are mainly aimed at professionals; their use requires some experience and knowledge of painting technology. Paints are fixed in a steamer (autoclave) or using special fixatives (fixatives), which are included in some sets or are offered separately. For amateurs and beginners, educational and Gift Baskets, which contain detailed, colorful instructions, devices and additives necessary to complete the work. RUPERT, GIBBON & SPIDER does not disclose the composition of its paints, so we do not recommend mixing them with paints from other manufacturers and using products from this particular company to create additional effects.

The GAMMA company (Krasny Artist plant) began producing paints for hand-painting fabrics intended for professionals and amateurs. You can note good quality paints; high-quality imported pigments are used in their production. The paints are available both as a set and in individual colors and are intended for fabrics made from natural fibers. Paints for hobby class fabrics are also being developed.

All of the companies listed above and their products are most likely intended for painting on fabrics. More detailed information You can find information about these manufacturers at http://www.ivd.ru/document.xgi?id=4067. There, below, you can see the Summary table of characteristics of fabric paints presented on the Russian market. The article on this site dates back to 1999 and therefore some information, such as prices, may be out of date. But the table clearly shows the possibilities of using textile paints depending on the type of fabric - natural or artificial.

As for dyeing, for example, a finished item in a completely different color, you can use special dyes that allow you to completely and uniformly dye the fabric in washing machine. There are quite a lot of such paints and to buy them, just go to stores - hardware stores or others, ask the sellers. Synthetic fabrics are more difficult to dye and dyes for them are also more difficult to find, apparently. But good recommendations from American dyes RIT. You can also try using the Surf dye. It is intended for dyeing fabrics made from natural plant and mixed fibers, as well as nylon.
Designed for dyeing 500 g of fabric at a temperature of 95°. Detailed instructions for use on the dry powder packaging. Made in Russia.

If you cannot find suitable paints in regular stores, use the services of online stores.

As far as I understand from monitoring Internet sources, it is very important to follow the instructions exactly when dyeing fabrics. Then the result of dyeing the fabric will be good.

Over time, any clothing fades and fades. If you don't want to buy a new thing, you can work on old clothes. To do this, you need to figure out how to dye fabric at home.

It should be noted that ordinary paints are not suitable for restoring clothing. There are special dyes that allow you to dye T-shirts, jeans and other things without outside help.

Nowadays, it is not difficult to find fabric dye - just visit the appropriate stores. Unfortunately, despite their name, these dyes are not natural. If you want to paint your things with natural paints, then you will have to use a natural ingredient, not an artificial one:

There are many options for natural dyes

• Coffee;
• Blueberry fruits;
• Carrot juice;
• Onion peel;
• Cranberry fruits;
• Spinach;
• Blackberry fruits;
• Cabbage.

For natural paint You can use a huge number of products. If desired, the ingredients can be mixed with each other to obtain new shades.

In addition to natural dyes, it is necessary to use salt and vinegar essence to fix the pigment and dye clothes at home.

How to dye fabric at home

Regardless of how fabric is dyed at home, you must follow a simple rule. The threads or fabric must be clean. In addition, the dishes must be free of chips. An enamel or glass fireproof container would be an excellent option. You will need to mix the paint and fabric with a wooden stick.

How to dye cotton

Cotton fabrics lose their color quite quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to dye clothes or fabrics yourself.

The dyeing process requires soft water. Rain or snow water is ideal. If you only have a hard liquid, you can use calcined salt or ammonia.

The dye is poured into the container, and then boiled water is added. If you used a store-bought one

dye, you need to remember the proportions. The dye solution is heated to 50 degrees. The prepared material is filled with solution. After 20 minutes, add saline solution and cook

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continues for another 35 minutes. After this, the fabric is removed from the paint and rinsed with warm water. When dyeing is completed, the fabric should be rinsed with cool water, adding vinegar at the rate of 1 spoon per 5 liters.

How to dye linen

Material such as linen is often used by housewives to sew new things. To give this material the desired shade, it should be painted. Pour the dye inside the container with water, and then place the material there. It takes about 30 minutes to cook the item. It is recommended to add a tablespoon of salt.

When the material becomes colored, it should be rinsed with cold water and a little vinegar added. After this, the clothes are wrung out and placed on a towel. If the fabric is needed urgently, it can be ironed 35 minutes after drying begins.

How to dye synthetic fabric

For 10 liters of water add 20 grams of 85% formic acid. After this you can add dye. After thorough mixing, add synthetic fabric. The solution is heated to a temperature of 40-45 degrees. In this case, the fire should not burn strongly, since it will not be possible to dye things and fabrics at a different temperature.

In order for the fabric to dye evenly, it must be straightened. After 30 minutes, the container with the item can be removed from the heat. Painted material must be washed with cold water.

After the first 3 washes, the water will stain strongly, so the material should be washed separately from the rest of the clothing.

How to dye a woolen item

Even wool can be dyed

How to dye fabric at home if it is made of wool? This question worries many women. It is best to use for woolen items aniline dyes. It is necessary to dilute the paint bag with 0.5 liters boiled water, mix thoroughly and pour into a large container. Add warm water to the solution, and then add a woolen item.

Place the container on the fire and bring to a boil. 25 minutes after boiling, add 75 milliliters of vinegar to the fabric paint. After the dyeing process, the item is removed from the solution and placed above the bathtub. When most of the paint has drained, the item will need to be rinsed with cold water. During the last rinse, the water should be diluted with lemon juice.

How to dye fabric black

Sometimes a situation arises when you need to figure out how to dye new clothes black. To cope with the task, you need to purchase a bag of natural black paint.

After dyeing it black, fix the effect with vinegar

The paint is poured into the enamel container and then filled with water. Please note that the paint is poured at the rate of 1 sachet per 500 milliliters of water. After this, the resulting paste is poured with warm water. The container is placed on fire. The solution should warm up to 50 degrees.

When will the water be desired temperature, you can add fabric. After 20 minutes, the solution will boil, which means the fabric can be removed. After this, the paint is mixed with a solution of table salt in the amount of 2 liters. Now the dyed clothes must be dipped into the solution again. The fabric should lie in a slightly boiling liquid for another 35 minutes.

When the container with the paint and the item is removed from the heat, you need to leave the fabric for another 27-30 minutes. Only after this the material is removed from the solution. Fabrics should be rinsed with warm water.

Having dyed the fabric black, you need to take care to consolidate the effect. To do this, rinse things with cold water to which vinegar has been added.

How to dye fabric white

Unfortunately, it is not possible to dye colored fabric white. Don't be upset, because it can be discolored. For this you can use whiteness. This product discolors the fabric by several tones. If there is a need to completely remove color, then you can use

cleaning agent " Domestos" This substance can discolor the fabric as much as necessary. The main thing is to guess with time.

How to paint things at home

Sometimes cases arise when you need to dye not new fabric, but old thing. To implement your plan, you just need to follow simple instructions. Before you begin the dyeing process, you need to decide on a color. After this, it is better to wash the clothes so that there are no dirty spots on them.

How to dye a shirt

When dyeing, you can create patterns by folding clothes

Dying a shirt is easy. It is enough to decide on the paint. The dye is best diluted in 300 milligrams of water heated to 70-75 degrees. Then water is added inside the container with the dye.

The shirt is straightened and then placed inside the container. After the water boils, you need to set it for 20 minutes and then add 3 tablespoons of salt. It should be noted that the amount of salt affects the tone enhancement. If you add 6 spoons, the shirt will turn black. To ensure that the product is colored evenly, it must be stirred. 30 minutes after boiling, the shirt is removed from the solution.

To fix the color, the shirt is washed with cold water and vinegar. Dry similar thing It’s better to hang it on a hanger first.

After dyeing, you need to rinse your clothes well.

How to dye a dress

Fabric paint is dissolved in water according to the instructions indicated on the back of the package. After this, you need to heat the container and mix the dye, and then add 3 tablespoons of salt. When the solution heats up, you can lower the dress into it. It is important to constantly stir the item so that it is completely colored. After boiling, you should keep the item in the solution for another 30 minutes.

After half an hour, the container is turned off, but the dress is not removed until the solution has cooled. The final step of coloring is rinsing. At the same time, a little is added to the water washing powder.

How to dye a sweater

Such a thing as a jacket is the most difficult to dye. This is due to the fact that such clothing includes several types of fabrics. If the product consists largely of wool, then it is necessary to place the jacket in a previously prepared solution, and then bring the liquid to a boil. It takes about 45 minutes to cook the item in this solution.

In the next step, the dye is cooled to 80 degrees, and then ammonia is added to it. The item remains in the solution for another 30 minutes. This method will allow you to paint all the components. After dyeing, the jacket is rinsed and then placed on a horizontal surface to dry.

How to dye a T-shirt

T-shirts are most often made from cotton fabric, so there will be no difficulties in painting them. It is best to use natural dyes such as blueberries, tea or coffee.

Selected fruits are boiled in water without bleach. Then the solution is boiled to the desired consistency. After filtering the dye, you can proceed directly to coloring. The shirt is left in the solution for 1 hour. If you want to give things patterns, you need to twist them.

It should be remembered that drying things in the sun is prohibited. It is better to do this in the bathroom, laying it out on a horizontal surface.

How to dye a white T-shirt

The process of dyeing a white T-shirt is no different from dyeing a tank top. The only difference may be the color of the paint and the pattern of the T-shirt. After painting, it is necessary to wash the product in washing machine, turning on the “quick wash” mode.

When the T-shirt is washed, it must be dried and then ironed. If you want the item not to fade, you should add 2 tablespoons of salt when dyeing.

Is it possible to dye a bolognese jacket?

Material such as bologna is quite difficult to paint. This is why painting is not recommended. If you still need to paint the jacket, then it is best to purchase nylon paint.

The dye solution should not be hotter than 50 degrees, otherwise the jacket will be damaged. In the moment

Natural dyes do not spoil the fabric

When dyeing, the Bolognese jacket must be turned over, otherwise it will be colored unevenly.

How to dye a polyester jacket

Polyester is a capricious material, so you must strictly adhere to the painting instructions. Before you start dyeing the item, the jacket should be soaked for 30 minutes. In this case, it is necessary to add to the water washing powder. It is important to remember that the water should not be hotter than 40 degrees.

In the next step, the jacket must be rinsed in a solution of water and ammonia. Only after this can you start painting. As for the dyeing time, it is indicated in the instructions. After the dyeing process, the jacket is rinsed with cold water.

How to dye a fabric jacket

Dyeing fabric at home is a fairly simple process if you follow the instructions. A fabric jacket can be dyed much faster than something made from another material.

Fabrics can withstand high temperature, which means the paint will quickly stick to the material. The paint solution should be brought to a boil, and then the jacket should be placed in it. To prevent the painted material from fading, it is recommended to add a few tablespoons of salt.

The drying process is the same as when dyeing other things. Do not forget that the item will need to be rinsed several times to remove excess dye.

How to paint a jacket black

Sometimes people are interested in the question: is it possible to dye a jacket black at home? Black clothing dye or tea will help with this task. When dyeing, you need to add 5 tablespoons of salt, then the color will become saturated.

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In order to refresh the color of your favorite item or save a damaged one, you can use dry cleaning services, which offer quick and safe dyeing of clothes. But it is not at all necessary to take the item to a specialized institution and pay a lot of money for their services. Many types of textiles can be dyed yourself at home. How to choose the right fabric dyes at home?

It is easiest to dye items made from natural fabrics such as wool, etc.

This cannot be done at home with synthetics, since special conditions are required that simply cannot be met at home, and the dye will remain only on the surface, giving the product a slight tint. Subsequently, during wear, such clothes will stain the skin, linen, other items of clothing in contact with them, and furniture upholstery, and during washing they will “fading”, staining other things as well.

• Before dyeing fabric, carefully read its composition on the label and make sure that the product is natural.

Keep in mind that some unscrupulous manufacturers may incorrectly indicate the composition, so you should not paint things purchased at the market or in other unverified places.

• Remember that a “pure” color will only work on white items.
• Colored clothing can be dyed either tone-on-tone or darker shades.
• Be sure to take only clean products. If they have traces of organic dirt (stains from food, blood, etc.), be sure to wash them first.
• Stubborn stains will be painted over, but not completely evenly. Most likely the shade will be different, and the mark will remain noticeable.
• Be careful when working with paints and large containers of hot water. Wear gloves and try to protect as much as possible all objects in the room in which you will work. You can cover the furniture with cellophane film and lay oilcloth or paper on the floor.
• The first few times after painting items, do not wash them with other items. If the dye is unstable, it will wash off and stain the water, and with it the rest of the laundry.

Types of dyes

It is necessary to distinguish between two concepts - dye and pigment. Dyes are substances that, under certain conditions, interact with fiber and change its color. Pigments are only fixed on the surface of the fabric using chemicals, without reacting with its fibers.

There are two main groups of dyes: synthetic and natural. In the textile industry, synthetic ones are mainly used. Fabric dyes at home are available in the form of powder, liquid, crystals or spray, as for upholstery.

It is better to buy a substance intended for a specific type of fabric - wool, cotton, or synthetics. There are also universal ones that are suitable for all types, but they are less stable.

What you will need

Before you start, prepare everything you need:

• the dye itself;
• vinegar or lemon acid(or soda/salt);
• two large containers, one enameled;
• cup;
• wooden clothes tongs (the kind they used to use for boiling) or a long wooden spatula.

Dyeing process

Each type of dye has its own dyeing technology. The manufacturer must provide detailed instructions on the packaging.

Wool

To dye wool yarn or products made from it, it must first be soaked in water.

1. Pour the contents of the package into a small cup, dilute with warm water (500 ml), mix thoroughly and strain through several layers of gauze into a large enamel bowl.
2. Do not forget to correctly calculate the proportions, as indicated by the manufacturer. Typically this is 10 g of powder per 500 g of dry material.
3. Add as much water as is sufficient for the solution to completely cover the product.
4. Add 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar.
5. Immerse the product in the solution and place it on the stove.
6. Heat over moderate heat for 40 minutes, without boiling.
7. Then turn off the heat and leave the product in it for another half hour, then carefully remove it and rinse thoroughly in warm water.

If dyed correctly, the dye, which has not interacted with the fibers, is washed off during the first rinse, and the item will not “fading” during washing.

Cotton, linen, viscose

1. 1. Dilute the contents of the package in a small cup of warm water (500 ml), mix thoroughly and strain through several layers of gauze into a large enamel bowl.
   2. Add water so that the solution completely covers the product.
   3. Immerse the pre-soaked product in the solution and place it on the stove.
   4. Heat over moderate heat for 30 minutes, without boiling.

1. Stir gently occasionally.
2. Add 200 g of salt.
3. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and leave the product in the solution for another half hour, then carefully remove it and rinse thoroughly in warm water with the addition of 2 tablespoons of vinegar.
4. Hang to dry away from direct sunlight.

It is necessary to soak things before dyeing so that the dye solution is evenly distributed in the fibers. Then the color will be even and equally saturated.

Dyeing in the washing machine

Convenient if you are dyeing a lot of clothes or a large item that is difficult to place in a container and place on the stove.

1. Dilute the paint and pour directly into the drum. On some types, the instructions indicate that it can be placed in the drum of the machine, without spreading it, directly in the bag.
2. Choose the longest wash cycle without soaking, the water temperature should be about 50 degrees (depending on the composition of the fabric). It is also desirable that the selected mode has the maximum amount of water.
3. After painting, rinse the items in a vinegar solution.

With the help of dyes, you can not only refresh your favorite item at home, but also radically transform it - repaint it in a new bright shade or make it. Choose the right dye according to the type of fiber and experiment, taking precautions.

Sometimes a thing becomes unsuitable for wear: stains from grass, berries, ink and other indelible defects appear on it. Even more often, clothes take on a washed-out appearance over time, which is especially typical for natural fabrics.

You can restore the brightness and newness of things - fabric paint is used for this purpose. It can be used for both full coloring and painting of products.

What fabrics can be dyed

The easiest way to paint at home different kinds natural fabrics. Textile products made of cotton, silk, linen, wool will be dyed evenly, the color will lie beautifully. Cotton and denim materials absorb the new color especially well.

Mixed fabrics, partially consisting of natural fibers, are less susceptible to dyeing. Synthetics are quite difficult to paint - it is better to entrust such work to professionals. For example, polyester fades quickly - the paint is washed out in just a few washes.

Some synthetic fabrics can be painted with special means:

• Bolognese fabric products are cold dyed;
• PVC material reacts well to acrylic dyes and painting;
• Products made from blended jeans are hot dyed.

Types of Dyes

The stores sell many different paints for clothes, shoes, and textiles. Some are presented in liquid form, others in cans, and others in powder. There are even special awning (rubber) paints, which are called “liquid plastic” and are used to cover tents, car covers, and packaging materials.

To purchase, you can go to a large specialty store (for example, Leonardo) or to a regular hardware store. The packaging of the product always contains instructions that must be strictly followed, otherwise the result will be unpredictable. The most popular types of fabric colors are described below.

Acrylic paints

Acrylic dyes are the most suitable option for cotton, wool, silk. With their help, original drawings are made, as far as imagination allows. The funds are widely used for hobbies and creativity.

Performed on water based, contain acrylic and pigments, completely safe for humans. You can use paints for painting on T-shirts, pillows, napkins and other products.

Working with acrylic colors is easy. You must first draw with a pencil, and then trace the outline with a brush. After complete drying, the paint becomes indelible, but it is not recommended to wash the product in a washing machine. Better to use hand wash at water temperatures up to 35 degrees.

The most famous manufacturers acrylic colors:

• Decola (Decola);
• Dylon (Delon);
• Simplicol (Simplicol);
• Marabu (Marabou) Fashion Color;
• Pebeo (Pebeo);
• Javana (Javana).

Most often, the products are produced in tubes of 10–50 ml, but sprays and aerosols are also available for sale. Interesting option- mysterious black paint Divinity Original Sin.

Aniline dyes

Aniline dye is also indelible and is widely used for dyeing natural fabrics, but is not suitable for synthetics and mixed materials with 60% artificial fibers.

The products are sold in liquid and powder form. Usually they are diluted with water 1/30 - 1/40, a piece of fabric is completely immersed in the solution and heated to 95 degrees. After “boiling,” the pigment is fixed: before removing the product from the water, add 2–5 tablespoons of salt. If wool is dyed, add a little vinegar to the salt; for cotton, additional soda is added.

After cooking is completed, the product is rinsed in cool water. Don't be alarmed if it sheds a little at first - this is normal. The painting technique described is called “batik”.

Aniline dyes are also used for another technique - gradient. The product is lowered into water gradually so that part of it becomes dark, and subsequent areas become lighter. If you twist the boiled item with your hands, as when squeezing, you will get streaks.

Stamp inks

Using permanent stamp inks, hotels mark towels, linens, and other types of fabrics. Such colors may have different chemical composition depending on the type, so there are features in use:

• alcohol - dry quickly, washable with bleach without loss of brightness;
• water-glycerin - can withstand washing in water at temperatures up to +70 degrees, most often have a dark brown, blue, black color;
• oil-based - dry very slowly, but are extremely waterproof and do not fade;
• colorless - used for hidden marking, visible only under ultraviolet rays.

Plastisol paints

An example of the use of such paints is luminous designs on sneakers and clothes, which are clearly visible in the dark.

You can paint the decor using special reflective or fluorescent colors based on plastisol. Paints can be invisible during the day, but at night or under the influence of ultraviolet light they acquire red, pink, white, green, yellow and other colors.

Natural paints

Until the chemical industry created such a variety of dyes, people were forced to use natural dyes for fabrics.

Of course, their durability is lower than synthetic pigments, and the result is often unpredictable. But for allergy sufferers and people suffering from bronchial asthma, it is better to use precisely such substances that will not harm the body.

What specific means can be used to dye fabric for crafts, educational items, and clothing? Here are the most famous natural paints:

• yellow - turmeric, wormwood, orange zest;
• indigo - a mixture of turmeric and spinach;
• golden - celandine;
• brown - onion peels, oak bark, cinnamon, cedar husks, henna for hair, black tea;
• gray - coffee, broom, bearberry;
• red, red-violet, purple - blueberries, elderberries, beets;
• blue - sage, blackberry.

Dyeing fabric with your own hands is easy. You need to add a sufficient amount of pigment to the water, place the product there, and heat the solution to +60 degrees. You can't boil water! Next, you need to soak the fabric in the solution for 20 - 40 minutes.

The color must be fixed. To do this, prepare a new 1% solution of any of the substances:

• potassium dichromate;
• tin chloride;
• ferric ammonium alum;
• potassium alum;
• copper sulfate.

The product is immersed in the solution for 5 minutes, then rinsed again.

Aerosol paints

Aerosol paint is very convenient to use. Sold in cans, which are recommended for dyeing large areas of fabric. Matter becomes strong and stops stretching. Spray paints also need to be sprayed onto the fabric, but the color is sprayed in larger droplets.

Glowing colors

Some paints are luminescent - they contain a fine powder (luminophor) that has the property of glowing in the dark. There is no phosphorus in the colors, so they are safe for humans.

The products can be diluted with colorless varnish. Some paints contain glitter to give a metallic effect. They can be applied to cotton products - pants, T-shirts, etc.

Pros and cons of acrylic paints

Colors based on polyacrylates have found the widest use among needlewomen. Sold in jars, tubes, cylinders, they come in matte, glossy, and with mother-of-pearl.

Advantages of paints:

• quick drying;
• dilution with plain water;
• easy application;
• the ability to mix shades;
• low price;
• economical in consumption;
• brightness, color fastness;
• no need to fix the drawing;
• hypoallergenic, pleasant smell.

The work does not require any special skills; anyone can apply a stencil and make a drawing. But the disadvantages of paints also need to be taken into account:

• The shelf life of the colors is short; after their expiration, the properties of the products deteriorate;
• The pigment must be applied carefully - the substance spreads over the fabric;
• After application, a dense, non-stretchable area is formed - the elasticity of the material is lost.

Required tools for application

The set of materials and tools will depend on the chosen dyeing technique. Here is a sample list of required accessories:

• the dye itself;
• pencil for contouring;
• brushes of different thicknesses;
• clean cloth;
• palette;
• frames, hoops;
• stencils;
• cotton swabs, disks;
• paint thinner (or water).

Preparatory work

As a preparation, it is recommended to immerse the selected base in cold water for an hour. Next, you need to wash the product a little by hand and rinse. Then the item is dried and ironed with a not too hot iron. Thin materials are stretched on wooden frames to dry. Before hand painting, cardboard is placed under the clothes, thick paper, film.

Dyeing technology

Drawing Tips:

1. Apply layers from light to dark.
2. Draw thin lines with a brush made of natural bristles, thick lines with an artificial one.
3. Do not apply too thick a layer of paint - it will crack over time.
4. After a day, fix the design with heat (iron for 5 minutes).
5. Wash the product after 48 hours at 30 – 35 degrees.

Painting in the washing machine

This method is the simplest and does not require much time. To avoid damage to the machine, you should make sure that the paint does not contain aggressive chemicals.

The disadvantages include the risk of paint particles being retained in the washing machine, as a result of which subsequent items may be damaged. After dyeing, you will have to rinse the device 1 – 2 times (turn on the wash without clothes).

Instructions for dyeing fabric products:

1. Dilute the paint as indicated in the instructions.
2. Pour the solution into the powder container.
3. Wet the item and put it in the drum.
4. Select a mode in which the water heats up as much as possible (preferably up to 90 degrees).
5. Wash the product for 30 minutes.
6. Add 1 – 2 additional rinses in cold water.
7. Upon completion of washing, you can rinse the product in the basin again.

Manual method

Hand-painted fabric is called batik. Eat different types coloring using this technique. For example, you can use hot batik with wax and paraffin. After removing the wax coating, a white or lighter pattern will appear on the dyed material.

When using the cold batik technique, the fabric is not boiled, but simply soaked in a pigment solution, and the design is made with a special reserve compound. By the way, you can use ice for this technique - pour it over the newly painted item before rinsing, and leave for 30 minutes. A unique pattern will appear.

In addition to batik, regular fabric painting is used. acrylic paints. It is convenient to do this with a brush or directly from the tube (using a thin tip). First you need to cut out the stencil by printing it on paper. Afterwards, the workpiece is painted according to the idea.

For the first time, you should try drawing or dyeing fabric on an old, unnecessary item. This will allow you to practice and do the main work with an ideal result.

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Even our distant ancestors thought about how to dye fabrics using improvised methods and available funds. Evidence of this is provided by archaeologists who successfully find fragments of materials processed natural dyes, created on the basis of plant components. Solutions were used to dye fabrics until the 19th century, after which the development of specialized products began. Initially, fabric paint was soft and lacked brightness.

Subsequently, people began to use simple amyl dyes, which are inexpensive. After factory products appeared, painted things became brighter, and the color palette became more diverse and richer.

Plant components allow you to give clothes delicate shades that are durable and natural looking. Factory-made paint is popular, and you can use it yourself.

The ideal option for dyeing clothes is to go to a dry cleaner. Specialists use durable dyes that delight with a lasting effect and a beautiful shade of color. Our dry cleaning staff guarantees quality workmanship. Carrying out the procedure yourself will save money, but the approach to the matter must be responsible.

Usually, those who want to give their clothes a new look and restore their former brightness and beauty think about painting. Repeated washing leads to bleaching of items under the influence of bleaching additives used to prepare the powder. The bright sun causes things to burn out. The greatest risk is observed for cotton materials. The colors fade or become pale, removing the original beauty of the garment.

What fabrics can be dyed?

First, you must make sure that cotton fabric can be dyed. Carrying out the procedure is not always possible, since certain types of materials are not available for high-quality processing. Dyeing clothes for children or adults can give things a second life.

Please note: synthetic materials or fabrics containing a large percentage of synthetics are not available for home dyeing.

Natural products, safe dyes based on aniline, turn out to be useless. Even if you achieve the desired results, after the first wash the effect will be unpleasant. Taking into account the recommendation, you will save time and effort, and prevent the waste of a planned procedure that cannot please you with the long-term preservation of the desired result.

To paint synthetic materials, suitable paints are used and special technology is followed. It is recommended to take into account many aspects, including temperature conditions.

At home, it is allowed to dye cotton materials and wool, since only these fabrics exhibit the ability to absorb dye components.

Have you decided to dye new clothes to create your own original style? Shop for inexpensive whites in traditional styles and classic dyes in a variety of colors. White color– a worthy basis for conveying the chosen shade. Other fabric colors affect the results obtained. It is impossible to paint colored items, achieving the desired result without deviations, following the instructions for the product.

If you want to give a second life to an old thing and create a new one, proceed to the procedure, taking into account numerous nuances.

How to carry out preparatory activities?

First of all, study the type of fabric and make sure that the procedure can be performed at home. Choose a dye or natural remedy, taking into account the material. Use powder, crystals or paste. If you bought modern products that are widely distributed in markets, it is recommended to store the product in a dark place until the intended opening.

If the garment contains different fibers, use a universal dye. Such products are recommended for those characterized by the presence of a silk-based lining or special paper.

How is the preparation carried out? What stages are desirable to go through?

Weigh the item. This stage becomes especially important if modern means are used. Determine how many coloring components are required for the procedure.
To dilute paint, use soft water, which is safe. The ideal option is melt and rain water. It is advisable to add salt to ordinary water, which allows you to change the better side properties, provide optimal softness. Ten liters of water require a teaspoon of salt.
To carry out the procedure, use a bowl, metal container, spatula large sizes, made of natural wood, a board suitable for the diameter of the bottom of the container, a modern stove. Using a board will eliminate the risk of clothes burning to the bottom of the container.
Only clean items are allowed to be dyed. If necessary, preliminarily necessary to eliminate dirty areas and stains.
Are you planning on brightening things up? Make sure there are no areas that have faded. Uniform color performance of the item will allow you to successfully paint it in light shades.
Be sure to remove decorative parts before the planned event.
When planning to sew a thing differently, first cut along the seams before painting.

Remember: in order to achieve a favorable change in the color of the item and preserve the result for a long time, the paint should be diluted in the correct proportions indicated on the packaging.

Dyes for materials

The modern market is represented by powders and special liquids that allow painting things. The products are sold in hardware stores. By studying reviews and consulting with store employees, you increase the chances of right choice, which will justify the properties.

Each product is offered with detailed instructions, allowing you to understand the specifics of the event. Read the manual carefully before performing the procedure, trying to understand the nuances and follow all important aspects.

What information is included in the manual? What to consider?

Proportions of water and coloring agent.
The maximum weight of an item that can be processed during the planned procedure.
To dye wool, consider the number of skeins available for successful processing of the dye component.

Folk remedies

You can also use household products to paint things.

Do you want to restore the black color of the item? The black tint fades over time, but the original brightness can be restored; use a tobacco solution in the following proportion: one and a half liters of boiled water - fifteen grams of tobacco. It is recommended to first clean clothes from stains and contaminated areas, wash and dry completely. To remove dust particles and remaining dirt, wipe the item with a soft brush. Then carry out the procedure using warm tobacco solution, filtered through a sieve.
Tobacco allows you to add original brightness to brown clothes.
Light brown can be stylish. Use the peel of a young nut to obtain it. Minor proportions of the coloring solution will give light shade blossom.
White clothes can be dyed cream. Use tea infusion.
The golden color adds sophistication to clothing. This shade will be obtained thanks to strong, freshly prepared tea. Please note: the proportions should be slight so that the color does not turn out deep.
White lace will take on a yellowish but attractive tint if you rinse the lace item in water with brewed coffee.
Are you planning to rinse plain colored items? Add mascara suitable color in water.
Use onions in home dyeing of clothes. The color can be yellow, greenish or brown. Wanting to get yellow tint, use half a kilogram per hundred grams of wool skeins. To get green or Brown more husks will be needed.
Do you want to prevent your dyed clothes from fading? Prepare a special solution: add a couple of tablespoons of salt to water. Use vinegar for the final rinse. Both products have decent characteristics to eliminate unnecessary risks.
Shades of blue color range will be obtained using blueberries, blackberries, sage (except for the roots of the plant).
The green color scheme will appear with the help of juniper and elderberry.
For a vibrant red color, use ripe elderberries.
A brown tint will appear with the use of sorrel root.
Sea buckthorn will give an orange color.
Cinnamon will contribute to the appearance of a gingerbread shade that will cause admiration. Use powder or sticks to process the material.
The mustard color will appear with the help of brewed tea.

Natural methods can be useful, but you must keep in mind that the appropriate shade will only appear on white clothes. Colored items cannot be dyed with improvised means.

For your event, choose a natural product. Grind thoroughly and then boil in soft water. Evaporate the coloring solution and strain. Then soak the item in the prepared solution. If important nuances are taken into account, it will be possible to ensure that the desired effect is achieved and the subsequent long-term preservation of color.

How to choose a color?

The initial shade of clothing is the basis for creative experiments.

In most cases it is not possible to choose any color. Choose the one that will be darker. You can't turn a gray cardigan yellow. Moreover, white thing will not turn black, since after a single procedure it will be achieved grey colour. You are limited in your choice of color, but you can implement a decent option if you wish.

By choosing a deep shade of the main color, you will achieve the best transformation of your clothes. This approach guarantees good quality and will give clothes a second wind.

Don't worry if the wet item looks too dark. After drying, the clothes will become a couple of shades lighter, and you will be able to evaluate the result.

For fear of making a mistake, carry out a test stain using small piece matter. If the procedure went well, dye the clothes completely.

Is it possible to paint over stains on clothes?

Are you planning to paint over a stain that has appeared on an item, wanting to give it a second life? Be prepared for what desired result is not achieved in every case. When planning to try to achieve a change, test on the stain and then paint. This move will eliminate unnecessary risks.

How to care for a painted item?

After the procedure for painting an item, remember the need for special care. Only in this case will the achieved result last for a long time.

The item should not be exposed to direct rays of the sun when the clothes are drying. Otherwise, fading will occur.
It is advisable to wash dyed clothes separately for the first few washes.
At the end of the wash, use an additional step: rinse with vinegar.
Use a powder formulated for colored clothing. Otherwise, the whitening component will appear.

Painting things yourself is a risk, so take into account certain nuances when conducting experiments.

January 3, 2014, 10:02