Dyeing sinamay
Having yesterday received an order for a pale lemon fascinator, I was disappointed than no UK suppliers had anything other than vibrant yellow sinamay. I followed the discussion on here but do not have a local stockist of Dylon fabric paint so I decided to try an experiment. I have a bottle each of yellow and white poster paint from The Works (£1.00 for 300ml bottle) which I mixed and applied to a scrap of sinamay with a sponge and left overnight. This morning I ironed the piece on both sides, allowed it to cool and placed it in a bowl of cold water. I have just come back after 5 hours and there is no loss of colour at all. Has anyone ever tried this? Can it really be this easy?
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Permalink Reply by Charmaine Mitchell -
Hi, I haven't tried this, but for future reference I have found rainbow silks is an excellent supplier for dyes if you want quick UK delivery.
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Permalink Reply by Susie Reynolds
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Thank you Charmaine. I have made the fascinator today and still no bleed or colour transfer. I will have a look at Rainbow Silks as I have not come across them before.
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If I was to colour a hat base or something large I use MTN spray paints. However I find them very heavy on lighter things like feathers and flowers...I assume it would be more of a fabric paint I would use. Could anybody recommend a brand? I am based in Ireland.
Thanks!
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I have since used the poster paint on feathers and then sealed them with a warm iron over a tea towel and they too have been fine even after the water test. As poster paint is already diluted it is not at all heavy or gloopy. I tried feathers with fabric paint but found it a bit thick. I found cold water dyes are ok but you need to be prepared for a lot of trial and error whilst trying to get the shade correct. I have used Dylon.
As childrens poster paint is really cheap (£1.00 for a large bottle here), perhaps it is worth a go on some odd bits and pieces. Fabric paint will be fine for flowers. I apply both types of paint with a make up sponge.
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Permalink Reply by Ana pribylova
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Hi Susie, when you say poster paints, are they acrylic based paints?
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Hi Ana
It just says 'water based poster paint' on the bottle. It is the type of paint given to young children and comes ready mixed in 500ml bottles.
Susie
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Permalink Reply by Elaine Mergard
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Helmar 'Design Master" is what florists use to recolour fabric flowers - terribly toxic (use gloves , long sleeves and mask in outdoor area ) but does not fade in sun when used on straws or fabric & that is the real test to suitability of any recolouring. You may be able to buy from your local florist otherwise and a florist wholesaler.
