Lanaset-Sabraset Dye-twisted sisters sock book, sock dyeing, handknitted dyeing socks

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Lanaset-Sabraset Dye 3 OZ.

Lanaset Sabraset Dye

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Lanaset/Sabraset Dye for silk,wool angora, mohair, and nylon. All colors of Lanaset-Sabraset are permanent and inter-mixable. Excellent wash fastness and light fastness. 1 ounce of dye will dye 6 lbs. of fiber to a medium shade. This dye is used heavily in the The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook which has some excellent projects and applications!

This unique Lanaset/Sabraset range of dyes for silk, wool and nylon is made up of very intense 1:2 metal
complex and reactive dyes of extremely high washfastness and good to excellent light fastness. In addition,
sparkling shades make these an excellent choice for the craftsman who requires the utmost in permanent
colors. These directions are based on dyeing one pound (454 gm) of fiber, just increase or decrease the
amounts proportionately. Always do test samples before working on a large project.

Supplies:
Lanaset/Sabraset dye Citric Acid Crystals or white distilled vinegar
Synthrapol Sodium Acetate Crystals
Albegal SET Salt

Procedure
1. Wet out the fiber by measuring ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Synthrapol in 2½ gallons (10 liters) of warm 110EF (44EC)
water, for each pound (454 gm) of fiber. Soak for at least 30 minutes. This penetrates the oils.
2. Dissolve the dye. Measure the desired amount of dye powder, from the chart below, into a
2 cup (500 ml) Pyrex container. Dissolve the dye powder with 1 cup (250 ml) of boiling water for pale and
medium shades; use 2 cups (500 ml) of boiling water to dissolve dark shades and black. Stir thoroughly and
set aside to cool while making the dye bath.
Pale Medium Dark Black
Dye Powder ½ tsp (1 gm) 1¾ tsp (4.5 gm) 3½ tsp (9 gm) 10 tsp (25 gm)
3. Make the dye bath by pouring 3½ gallons (14 liters) of room temperature 75o to 95oF (24o to 35oC) water
into a stainless steel or unchipped enamel pot. The pot should be large enough to allow the fiber to move
freely without spilling the dye bath. Add the following items, stirring thoroughly after the addition of each one.
Dissolved dye from Step #2
1 Tbl (18 gm) Citric Acid Crystals
or 11 Tbl (165 ml) white distilled vinegar
4 tsp (18 gm) Sodium Acetate Crystals
5 tsp (34 gm) salt
1 tsp (4.5 gm) Albegal SET

NOTE: Leftover dissolved dye can be stored for a minimum of 6 months.
4. Add the fiber. Squeeze out the excess water from your fiber and add it to the dye bath. Stir gently for 3 to 5
minutes to uniformly distribute the dye. Gradually raise the temperature to a boil, over a 40 to 45 minute
period. Stir fiber every 2 to 3 minutes, while raising the dyeing temperature. Stir intermittently for 60 minutes. If
you are dyeing silk, raise the temperature only to 185EF (85EC) and maintain this temperature for the 60
minutes. Do not go above 185EF (85EC) or you may damage the silk.
5. Rinse the fiber. Allow the dye bath to cool to room temperature. Then remove the fiber and rinse it well in
warm water. Squeeze out the excess water and air dry.

NOTE: Handpainting Instructions are on the MORE INFORMATION section for this product