Blotchy Browns

[Muddypaws]

DO I need to strain them?  I keep getting bursts of red in my browns!

L

[pburch]

Yes, work on getting your dye to dissolve better, and then strain it. There are tips under MX Jet Black, including this paragraph I wrote:

Mix the dye by adding a small amount of water to your dye powder and stirring to form a paste, then gradually add more water while stirring. Leave the dye mixture to sit for a half hour or so and then stir some more. Instead of a spoon, try using a blender, or an immersion blender, or a whisk—but note that none of these tools should be reused for food after you have used them with dyes. After the dye is completely dissolved, it's a good idea to filter it through a nylon stocking, to remove any clumps. You can add a single drop of Synthrapol or hand dishwashing detergent to aid in dissolving the dye powder. Do not use hot water to dissolve MX dyes.

It should help some.

Paula

[mustdye]

This is what I use to strain my dye.



It's a Mr. Coffee filter. Kohls has them for $11.99.
I found mine at a thrift store.

[Muddypaws]

Thanks!  I t is just the darn brown that gives me a hard time, so I will be more thorough with it!

[mustdye]

If you're interested in the filter Target has them for less.

[tiedyejudy]

I have been screening my dyes using the toe of a nylon stocking for awhile now, and the blotchy problem has gone away.  I always turn it inside out and rinse away any remaining granules after straining.

Judy