PROCION
'MX' DYES
This is a cold water fibre reactive dye. Excellent for immersion,
direct application, microwave and many other techniques. The dyes
produce very brilliant colours that are both light fast and wash
fast to all natural fibres. These dyes also will dye jute, wood
paper and basketry materials. For Instructions
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| # |
Color
Name |
25
gm |
50
gm |
100
gm |
500
gm |
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|
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| 204 |
Golden Yellow (Yellow
3R) |
3.95 |
6.50 |
11.25 |
40.80 |
| 208 |
Bright
Yellow (Yellow 8G) |
4.95 |
7.95 |
14.50 |
57.85 |
| 214 |
Yellow |
4.75 |
7.75 |
13.75 |
51.25 |
| 302 |
Orange |
4.50 |
7.25 |
13.25 |
48.60 |
| 400 |
Scarlet |
4.50 |
7.25 |
14.25 |
43.00 |
| 405 |
Hot Pink
(Red 5B) |
3.95 |
6.50 |
11.25 |
40.80 |
| 408 |
Fuchsia
(Red 8B) |
4.25 |
6.75 |
11.50 |
44.90 |
| 410 |
Magenta
(no longer available) |
|
|
|
|
| 415 |
Raspberry (Violet
B) |
4.50 |
7.25 |
13.25 |
43.00 |
| 412 |
Red |
4.50 |
7.25 |
13.25 |
43.00 |
| 416 |
Burgundy |
4.95 |
7.95 |
14.50 |
45.65 |
| 500 |
Royal
Blue (Blue R) |
5.25 |
8.50 |
15.50 |
58.50 |
| 502 |
Slate Blue
(Blue 2G125) |
4.50 |
7.50 |
12.75 |
44.15 |
| 504 |
Sky Blue |
4.95 |
8.20 |
14.75 |
59.45 |
|
506 |
Ceruleun
Blue (Blue G) |
5.50 |
8.95 |
16.50 |
65.75 |
| 510 |
Turquoise
(Turquoise G) |
4.75 |
7.75 |
13.75 |
46.40 |
| 512 |
Navy |
4.95 |
8.25 |
15.00 |
56.50 |
| 518 |
Marine Blue |
6.95 |
11.25 |
20.95 |
95.00 |
| 600 |
Chino |
3.95 |
6.50 |
11.25 |
40.80 |
| 605 |
Red Brown |
3.95 |
6.50 |
11.25 |
40.80 |
| 611 |
Soft Brown |
4.95 |
7.95 |
14.50 |
47.00 |
| 615 |
Brown |
4.50 |
7.50 |
12.75 |
44.40 |
| 620 |
Brick |
3.95 |
6.50 |
11.25 |
40.80 |
| 701 |
Grey |
3.95 |
6.50 |
11.25 |
40.80 |
| 702 |
Cotton
Black (green based) |
4.95 |
7.95 |
14.50 |
60.75 |
| 708 |
Black
(blue based) |
5.50 |
9.50 |
17.50 |
65.00 |
| 800 |
Dark Green |
4.75 |
7.75 |
13.75 |
46.40 |
| 808 |
Olive Green |
4.50 |
7.50 |
12.75 |
44.50 |
| 811 |
Jade Green |
5.50 |
8.95 |
16.50 |
65.75 |
| 820 |
Grass Green |
5.50 |
8.95 |
16.50 |
65.75 |
| 904 |
Purple
(Violet G) |
4.95 |
7.95 |
14.50 |
48.50 |
| 910 |
Violet |
5.25 |
8.50 |
15.50 |
58.50 |
| Colour
Chart #205 |
$3.00/each
|
| -
4 x 25 gm jars of dye |
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| -
214 Yellow |
-
510 Turquoise |
| -
408 Fuchsia |
-
708 Black |
'MX'
INTSTRUCTIONS
IMMERSION DYEING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR 1 LB DRY FABRIC
Materials Needed:
Instructions:
- Wash fabric with 1/2
oz of T.N.A Soap to remove dirt and sizing.
- Dissolve dye and salt
in 2 liters of hot tap water.
- Add 5 liters of warm
water.
- Wet fabric and place
into dye bath.
- Stir as much as possible
for 20-30 minutes
- Fully dissolve Sodium
Carbonate in 3 cups of hot tap water and add to the dye bath.
- Stir for 30 minutes
more.
- Take fabric out and
rinse under cool water until clear. Use Raycafix
if dyes bleed persistently. Wash as usual with 1/2
oz. of T.N.A Soap.
Notes:
- Some dye may come
out in subsequent washes. As a precaution wash garment separately
initially. If persistent wash with Raycafix
Dye Fix.
- Common sense should
be used when handling any dye or chemical. Prolonged inhalation
of dye powder can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Avoid
breathing the powder and wear a dust mask and rubber gloves. Keep
out of eyes and mouth and always supervise children. Keep dyes
in a closed container in a cool dry place. In an emergency please
contact retailer or refer to MSDS.
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DIRECT
APPLICATION TIE-DYEING
FOR EACH COLOUR:
- 2-5 teaspoons (5-15gm)
Procion `MX' Dye
3 tsp Urea
GENERAL SUPPLIES:
- 5 Tbsp Sodium
Carbonate
2 cups of non-iodized salt (3 cups for reds)
- String or Elastic
Gloves
Plastic Bag
Hot Water
60mL G&S TNA Soap
(generic Synthrapol)
1. Wash the fabric well
and tie, scrunch or bind the fabric for desired pattern.
2. Dissolve 5 Tbsp of Sodium Carbonate and 2 cups salt in 4L of
hot water and soak the fabric for 20 minutes. Wring excess solution
back into the container. The fabric should be just damp. Keep the
remaining for future use
.
3. Dissolve the required amounts of dye and urea in one cup (250mL)
of hot water. Solution will last two days but the colour is strongest
in the first four hours.
4. Place the fabric into a bowl or on the plastic drop sheets. Apply
the dye solution by squirting, brushing, pouring or sponging onto
desired areas.
5. Cover the fabric with another drop sheet or place bowl into a
plastic bag.
6. To Set, follow ONLY one of the following methods;
i) Microwave on high
for 4-5 minutes. Take out package and leave at room
temperature for a few
hours.
ii) Leave covered or
bagged for 24-48 hours at room temperature
7. After setting, rinse
the fabric under cool water till the water is clear.
8. Take
fabric out and rinse under cool water until clear. Use Raycafix
if dyes bleed persistently. Wash as usual with 1/2
oz. of T.N.A Soap.
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Notes:
- Some dye may come
out in subsequent washes. As a precaution wash garment separately
initially. If persistent wash with Raycafix
Dye Fix.
- Common sense should
be used when handling any dye or chemical. Prolonged inhalation
of dye powder can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Avoid
breathing the powder and wear a dust mask and rubber gloves. Keep
out of eyes and mouth and always supervise children. Keep dyes
in a closed container in a cool dry place. In an emergency please
contact retailer or refer to MSDS.
BATIK
USING PROCION 'MX' DYES
FABRICS
Procion MX can be used
on all 100% NATURAL fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Rayon, Hemp,
and Wool.
SUPPLIES
- Batik wax or a mixture
of 2:1 Beeswax and Paraffin wax
- Pins, tacks or clips
to hold fabric taught
- Vessels large enough
to accommodate fabric
- Table or frame on
which to stretch fabric
- Natural fibre brush
or tjanting tool
- Garbage bag or plastic
drop sheets
- Measuring cup and
spoons
- Electric frying pan
- Stirring Stick
- G&S
TNA Soap (generic Synthrapol)
- Pressing iron
- Hot water
- Gloves
INGREDIENTS
The amount of Procion
`MX' Dye and chemicals required, depend on the nature of the
fabric as well as the shade of colour required. Generally the
thicker or heavier the fabric, the more the dye that would be
required to achieve a particular shade.
The procedure outlined below is for 3 yards of 36" light
cotton material (1 lb.) dyed medium strength colour.
A - Immersion Method
25 gm of Procion
`MX' Dye (50gm for black or navy)
2-3 Cups Salt
4 Tbs. (60 gm) Sodium Carbonate
B - Direct Method
4 tsp. of Procion
`MX' Dye (6 tsp. for black or navy)
3 tsp. of Urea
2 Tbs. of salt (3 for reds)
1 Tbs. of Sodium Carbonate
WAXING PROCEDURE
1) Wash fabric in hot
water and 0.5oz TNA Soap, rinse, dry and iron
2) Stretch fabric taut on table or frame using tacks or pins.
3) Plan design and draw on fabric areas to be waxed at first waxing.
4) Heat wax in an electric frying pan at 225 - 350oF. Do not let
the wax smoke!
5) Apply wax with brush or tjanting tool and leave to cool for
about an hour. To produce a finish with more clearly defined areas,
leave overnight or place in refrigerator for an hour.
DYEING INSTRUCTIONS - IMMERSION
1) Dissolve dye and
salt in 2 litres of hot tap water.
2) Add 5-6 litres of cool water.
3) Stir as much as possible for 15 minutes.
4) Fully dissolve Sodium Carbonate in hot water and add to the
dye bath.
5) Stir for at least 30 minutes more.
6) Take fabric out and rinse under warm water till clear
7) Allow the fabric to dry. Do not use the dryer.
8) To add next colour, apply more wax to dry fabric and then dye
again with another colour.
DYEING INSTRUCTIONS - DIRECT
1) Dissolve the required
amounts of dye salt and urea in one cup (250 mL) of hot tap water.
This solution will last two days but the colour is strongest in
the first four hours.
2) Test for desired colour on a piece of cloth before adding the
carbonate to solution.
3) Paint dyes to desired areas with brush.
4) Allow fabric to dry.
5) Apply more wax to dry fabric and then dye again with other
colours.
6) On the last application cover fabric or bag the fabric. Leave
24-48 hours at room temperature.
7) After setting, rinse in cold water until the water runs clear.
Then follow with a rinse in hot water.
8) Allow the fabric to dry. Again, do not use a dryer.
9) You may also steam the fabric immediately for 30 minutes instead
of bagging . See steaming instructional sheet.
PROCEDURE FOR WAX REMOVAL
1) Place fabric between
sheets of paper towels that are placed over a bed of newspapers
(never iron directly on the fabric)
2) Set iron on cotton and iron slowly over the paper towels covering
the batik. The wax will rest and be absorbed into the towels beneath.
Change the paper towels and iron until as much wax as possible
has been absorbed.
3) Have the Batik dry cleaned to remove the remaining wax
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