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Dyeing a colour wheel is the same process as a double graduation, but instead of
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working one way along a line of containers, you work along a section of the wheel,
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or around the corner if you prefer. We will also be using the 'Fast Track' dye method
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(see 'Different Dye Methods') or Method One. Prepare your workspace by laying
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down protective coverings and have all of your equipment handy. You will need 9
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FQ's of fabric that you have already prepared 'Link to Fabric Preparation', as well as a
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spare piece to protect the surface you are using and to catch loose dry dye. A
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collection of jugs, jars, bottles or zip lock plastic bags to dye the fabric in. A container
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with a lid and measures on the side to accurately measure the dye concentrate. Dye,
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we are using Procion yellow MX8G, Procion red MX8B and Procion Turquoise MXG
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for this exercise. (see 'Dye Chart'). Measuring spoons or a scale to measure out 3gms
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of dye, (see 'Conversion Chart')
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A dust mask. A jug which contains 150 gms of soda ash and a jug of hot water.
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Prepare to measure your dye by wetting the spare piece of fabric and laying it flat
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onto the surface you are using like a tablecloth. Use the piece from the exercise,
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'Dyeing a Graduation', you'll end up with an interesting piece of fabric. Wear your
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dust mask for this procedure and work in a well ventilated area. Using your scale and
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the yellow or first colour, measure out 3gms of dye. If you don't have a scale, refer to
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the 'Conversion Chart' and measure out the appropriate amount of dye. Place this
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into the container that has a lid. Add a small amount of warm water. Put the lid on
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tightly and give a shake. Your dye should dissolve easily. If it doesn't, you can add a
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spoonful of urea to complete the dissolution or if the dye is in pellet form and not a
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powder form, a tiny drop of detergent will dissolve the oil base that is holding the
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dye in a pellet. Repeat this procedure with each of the colours that you plan on
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using, using the other containers with lids. Now that the dye is dissolved you can
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remove your dust mask.
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Set out the dyeing containers into a triangle with equal numbers on each side. Place
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your dye solutions at each point, to help remind you where you're at. Place a FQ into
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each container and push down to the bottom.