Tip 1: How to paint knitwear
Tip 1: How to paint knitwear
Despite the abundance in the stores of variouswashing powders and bleaches, there are still non-washable stains. But what if this was on your favorite knitted sweater? There is a radical remedy - repainting things.
You will need
- - jersey;
- - paint for fabric;
- - container for soaking cloth.
Instructions
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Determine the composition of your jersey. Usually information is given on the label as a percentage of different fibers. If there is no label or it is not preserved, determine the type of tissue yourself. To do this, pull a small piece of thread from the seam from the seam and set it on fire. Natural fibers, such as wool, cotton or silk, will burn quickly. At the same time, synthetic threads will rather not burn, but melt.
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Depending on the fiber type, selectsuitable paint. To do this, come to the hardware store or shop for needlework and consult with the seller, which brand of paint is right for your case. Do not forget to clarify that you are going to wear and wash this thing - in this case you, for example, will not be suitable for paints used for batik.
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Be careful when choosing the color of the paint. If you need to change the shade of colored jersey, keep in mind that there will be a mixture of colors. Therefore, to get yellow from orange, you need to use a red dye.
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Prepare a thing for coloring. It should be thoroughly washed and whipped all the accessories, for example, fasteners and buttons.
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Prepare the paint by following the instructions on the packaging. It is best to dilute it in a saucepan in such a volume of water that your knitwear is completely covered with the coloring material and does not crumple. Water for the dilution of paint is best mitigated by a small amount of soda. The temperature of the solution for staining should be about fifty degrees.
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Put the thing in the pan, put the containeron the stove and bring the water to a boil. Then proceed according to the instructions given to the specific paint - how long and at what temperature it is necessary to continue the process.
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The colored thing should be carefully removed, allow the remaining solution to drain and rinse it in cold water. Then dry it. After staining, it is advisable not to wash your jersey for several days.
Tip 2: How to wash jersey
Products from jersey very nice to wear. They are made by machine from materials containing cotton, linen, silk, wool. As a rule, when manufacturing knitted garments, technologies are used that make it possible to achieve elasticity and stability of the web to various mechanical deformations. Such things require careful care and certain rules of washing.
You will need
- - powder;
- - Washer;
- - air conditioning;
- - Shampoo.
Instructions
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Carefully read the purchase labela product on which the composition of the knitted fabric and the rules for the care of it are indicated. To know how to care for a thing that is tied by hand, you should specify the composition of the yarn from which the thing is bound.
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Openwork or very thin cotton knitwearwash manually or, using a gentle washing program, in a washing machine with cotton cleaning agents. When hand washing, you can use a mild shampoo and conditioner for laundry. Cotton jersey without additives can be washed at high temperatures. Wash colored products, use a special detergent for colored laundry. Strongly colored things are best washed separately or manually, so as not to damage other clothes.
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Woolen knitwear is washed by hand or inwashing machine in the wash mode for wool. Find out how stable is the color of your thing, if the thing is colored. Hand wool knitwear in a large amount of lukewarm water, using a mild shampoo, without pre-soaking. Increased temperature can lead to stalling and shrinking things. Do not rub or twist the product. Wash off dirt carefully, with gentle movements.
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Silk jersey requires special care. This knitwear should only be washed by hand, in warm water. Use washing powders and silk care products.
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If you remove stains, then use the desired washing mode, based on the composition of the fabric of the knitted fabric.
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If you often wear a knitted thing, fluffyThe layer can be stumbled and rolled up, which spoils the appearance of the product. Before washing, remove the knotted lint using a special machine or shaving machine. In the latter case, operate neatly so as not to accidentally damage the blade.
Tip 3: How to color cotton
It often happens that cotton thingslose their original color and brightness after a few washings. Therefore, many people come to mind repainting a thing in a different color or adding juiciness to coloring. Natural paints, which are extracted from the roots of plants and leaves, are forced out of aniline. For coloring fabrics currently use artificial colors that have a wide variety of colors and shades.
You will need
- - dye for cotton fabrics,
- - salt,
- - vinegar,
- - soda,
- - enameled dishes,
- - Wooden sticks.
Instructions
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Stain cotton it is recommended in absolutely pure enameledsaucepan. Aluminum and galvanized cookware is not suitable for this purpose, as it is etched. The dishes should be roomy, so that the coloring thing can freely fit in, and completely covered with a dyeing solution. The larger the volume of the dye solution, the more intense and more even the material will be painted.
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For dyeing cotton it is desirable to take a softwater (snow or rain). If the water is initially rigid, it can be softened with ammonia or soda ash. For turning, you need smooth wooden sticks, they must be strong enough to withstand the weight of the wetted material.
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Before painting, be sure to clean the materialfrom dirt and stains. With a new cotton thing, it is desirable to remove the starch layer, then boil it for 30-40 minutes in a soap solution with the addition of soda. Rinse thoroughly in warm water. If the stains are not removed from the thing, then you will have to paint it in a very dark color.
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Pour the required amount of dye into a small amountenameled capacity and gradually pour boiled water, constantly stirring with a wooden stick. Continuing to stir, top up hot boiled water at the rate of one bag of dye for half a liter of water. The resulting solution strain through gauze and pour into a dyeing pot filled with water 40-50 degrees, mix thoroughly.
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Prepared cotton soak in warm water, squeeze lightly,well spread and dip into a pan with a dye. Gradually heat the solution to a gentle boil. After 20 minutes, pour in a solution of salt (two tablespoons for two liters of water) and continue to stain for another 30 minutes with a slight boil.
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Remove the pan from the heat and paint cotton in a cooling solution for 30 minutes,stirring constantly. Remove the colored product from the container and allow the color solution to drain. Rinse well in warm water, regularly changing the water until it becomes absolutely clean. It remains to rinse the product in cold water with the addition of vinegar (1 tablespoon per 5 liters of water).
Tip 4: How to paint silk
Silk is considered one of the most exquisite materials. Therefore, its high price is fully justified. However, you can do the original thing yourself, paint it or apply a beautiful painting. This will allow you not only to save significantly, but also to please yourself with the results of your own creativity.
You will need
- - silk;
- - water;
- - soap or special powder;
- - frame for fixing the fabric;
- - paints for batik;
- - iron;
- - salt;
- - acetic acid;
Instructions
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Wash silk before painting. The fabric is treated with a special impregnation, which ensures nesminaemost and smoothness of the surface. But in order for the paint to lie flat on the material, the protective layer must be washed off. To wash silk by hand, take about a bucket of water and dissolve in it 250 g of soap. If you want to wash the fabric in a washing machine, then bear in mind that you need to use a delicate washing program and a special powder.
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If you plan to paint not all of the fabric, butTo draw a picture, then in order to get clearer boundaries, you need to rinse the silk in the salt water. After this, put the material on a horizontal surface, so that the streaks do not turn out, and allow to dry naturally. But keep in mind that this method has one significant disadvantage - the colors of the paint will not be bright. Therefore, this recipe is suitable only for products that will be made in pastel colors.
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Prepare the dyes. On sale there are special paints for batik. A special reserve is also sold, which is applied to the fabric before painting. It will allow you to wash off excess paint with hot water immediately after work.
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Now proceed to the painting itself. If you want to change the color of the whole product, dilute the paint in the container according to the instructions on the package. Then dip the material there and spread the dried on a horizontal surface to avoid streaks. If you plan to apply a picture, you need to purchase a special frame in which you can fasten the fabric. After that, you can apply a painting. In order for the paint to be well fixed, be sure to iron the material with an iron.
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After staining and drying the material, it must be rinsed and soaked for 2 hours in a bucket of water diluted with a tablespoon of acetic acid. After this procedure, rinse the silk is not necessary.
Tip 5: How to paint the blouse
In the wardrobe there are always clothes that are rarelyput on. If there is a jacket in the closet, try to make it an unsuccessful coloring spectacular. Stop your choice on the color spectrum, which you face, and paint yourself jacket.
You will need
- - dye;
- - large enamel pan;
- - Ammonium alcohol;
- - salt;
- - vinegar;
- - thermometer;
- - latex gloves;
- - scales;
- - wooden tongs.
Instructions
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See the composition of the material from whichYour thing is connected. Choose the dye for the product, depending on the type of yarn. Given the weight of the jacket in a dry condition, determine the required amount of paint in accordance with the instructions. The intensity of the color will depend on the ratio of their weight in the dye solution.
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Prepare the product for painting. Reject the buttons and metal elements: hooks and fasteners. Woolen, half-woolen or cotton knitwear wash in a neutral detergent solution or in a solution of ammonia (50 g per 10 liters of water), Rinse and squeeze, without twisting.
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Prepare the product for painting. Reject the buttons and metal elements: hooks and fasteners. Woolen, half-woolen or cotton knitwear wash in a neutral detergent solution or in a solution of ammonia (50 g per 10 liters of water), Rinse and squeeze, without twisting.
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Color jacket from cotton yarn. Wet the wet product in a warm dyeing solution (50 degrees). Bring the contents of the pan to a boil and after 20 minutes pour in the solution of table salt (2 tablespoons for 1 packet of dye). Constantly turning over jacket, continue dyeing in boiling water for 40 minutes. Leave the pan off fire, but do not stop stirring for another 30 minutes. Rinse out jacket in warm water, spread and put to dry.
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The yarn from which the jacket is bound may contain different fibers: wool, cotton, artificial threads. To obtain an even color of such a thing, each fiber must be colored under certain conditions. If there are more wool in the yarn, dissolve the dye in water, heat to 40-50 degrees and immerse the product in it. Bring the liquid to 100 degrees and boil for 40-50 minutes. To the jacket does not pop up, constantly correct it. Then dye the cotton thread. To do this, cool the solution to 80 degrees, add liquid ammonia (5-10 g per 10 liters) and leave the product in it for 30-45 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. jacket in warm water and dry in a straightened form on a horizontal surface.
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If you are not comfortable with the uniformity of the new color,prepare the product for secondary painting. Heat the water to 100 degrees and add to the boiling water ammonia (50 grams per 10 liters of water). Immerse dry jacket for a few minutes, and then rinse. Make a fresh dyeing solution and repeat the dyeing procedure for 30 minutes. If all the conditions are met, the solution becomes light, and your item will acquire the desired color.
Tip 6: How to color the thread
It is not always possible to calculate the number of threadsto create things. Therefore, craftsmen often have many skeins of yarn. If the collected glomeruli can suffice for the set purpose, but the extensive color scale interferes, do not despair. This problem can be easily solved. Yarn coloring does not take much time, but in the end you will get an excellent result.
Instructions
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Prepare dishes for painting threads. A pure enamel saucepan will do. The volume of the container should be such that it is possible to freely place the material without crushing it, and cover it with a coloring material. During processing thread must be completely immersed in the liquid. Remember, the more coloring material you use, the better the result will be.
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Try not to use for breedingcoloring agent hard water. If there is nothing to choose from, then pre-soften the liquid with ammonia or vinegar. Prepare 2 strong wooden sticks to turn the thread.
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Clean the material before painting. Woolen yarn should be soaked in soapy water for 40-50 minutes, cotton - boil in a soap-soda solution, diluted with water in equal proportions. After cleaning, thoroughly rinse the threads in warm water. Wrap the yarn in several places so that they do not get disoriented during the overturning.
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Dilute the color solution as indicated inpackaging. Bring to a creamy state, then, stirring constantly, dilute with hot water at a rate of 0.5 liters per 1 packing. Strain the resulting composition through a clean gauze and pour into a container prepared for coloring. In the dishes you need to pre-pour warm water.
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Before staining the yarn again soak in a warmwater, then lightly wring out. If you plan to change the color of several skeins, then you need to string them on a long rope, this will help turn the yarn.
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Place the container on the fire. Dip the threads into the dye solution. The ends of the rope on which the skeins are strung, put on the edge of the pan so that it is easy to raise the yarn. Turn the threads every 10 minutes and maintain with one stick. Another must be leveled skeins, so that they even stain. Bring the solution to a boil. Stain yarn for an hour without removing the dishes from the fire.
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After staining, rinse the yarn thoroughly first in warm, then in cold water. Gently wring out the threads, spread and lay out to dry on a horizontal surface.
