Dyeing question

[lax_dad]

I went out tonight and got some RIT dye. I could only find the powder. I'm going to dye an old head since this is my first attempt. My question is, how much of the powder do you add. I am guessing the more you add the darker that colour will turn out? And do you just add enough water to cover the head?
Thanks

[CNSisHOOD]

i'd say about half of the powder and enough water to get the whole head in the water but other people do it different

[FP Laxer009]

put the whole packet in and only leave in the extremely hot water until a desired color is reached then rinse with cold water

[Orange]

If you use powder you'll definitely want to use the whole packet.

[mrmccool]

I think there should be a sticky on this, it's quite a common question.

As far as dye goes, it usually depends on how much water you have. If you're dying in a turkey tray filled to the top, you can use half a packet if you want to save some. If you're only dying one head, you might as well dump in the whole $2 packet. With the liquid, I'd say about the same. Half of it works, but the full bottle is always helpful and more efficient.

If you are using more water than that, like say a full bucket, you definately need to increase the dye amount. I have found that the temperature of the water matters much more than the dye amount, so if you are dying in something that is not being actively heated (taking boiling water outside, dying in a sink, etc...) you should increase the dye amount.

I used to use 4 packs at a time when I started, but I've since learned that if you keep the water hot, you can use the same packet of dye nearly 3 different times.

What's everyone think about that?

[Mikehenry8742]

I think there should be a sticky on this, it's quite a common question.

As far as dye goes, it usually depends on how much water you have. If you're dying in a turkey tray filled to the top, you can use half a packet if you want to save some. If you're only dying one head, you might as well dump in the whole $2 packet. With the liquid, I'd say about the same. Half of it works, but the full bottle is always helpful and more efficient.

If you are using more water than that, like say a full bucket, you definately need to increase the dye amount. I have found that the temperature of the water matters much more than the dye amount, so if you are dying in something that is not being actively heated (taking boiling water outside, dying in a sink, etc...) you should increase the dye amount.

I used to use 4 packs at a time when I started, but I've since learned that if you keep the water hot, you can use the same packet of dye nearly 3 different times.

What's everyone think about that?

sound pretty good to me. sorry im not trying to hijack this thread but what should you do if you have to dye a head in a container that cant be heated on the stove (e.g. goalie stick)

[mrmccool]

Well, the more water you use the more dye you want. So if you are using a ton of water that's not over heat, you will need more dye. If you're going for a solid color, consider reheating the water or boiling new water and adding new dye if you can't reach the color you want. I'd say two packs of dye is good enough for any amount of water, unless you're dying it in your hot tub or something (not recommended).

[flatrack]

yes i did my first head with a hole packet of powder and it came out great you will bee satisfied with a hole packet of rit die!!!!
thanks

[spenny]

I think there should be a sticky on this, it's quite a common question.

As far as dye goes, it usually depends on how much water you have. If you're dying in a turkey tray filled to the top, you can use half a packet if you want to save some. If you're only dying one head, you might as well dump in the whole $2 packet. With the liquid, I'd say about the same. Half of it works, but the full bottle is always helpful and more efficient.

If you are using more water than that, like say a full bucket, you definately need to increase the dye amount. I have found that the temperature of the water matters much more than the dye amount, so if you are dying in something that is not being actively heated (taking boiling water outside, dying in a sink, etc...) you should increase the dye amount.

I used to use 4 packs at a time when I started, but I've since learned that if you keep the water hot, you can use the same packet of dye nearly 3 different times.

What's everyone think about that?

McCool, if you write up a tips/guidelines thread i'll add it to the tutorial list

[247atak]

The set up that I use gives the same results every time.I use a turkey fryer.You can control the temp which should be just below boiling.All this is either done in the original pot or a heavy duty roasting pan.My dye mixtures are kept in 5 gallon buckets.The mixture is one pack of powder and one liquid.I have not added to any of the mixtures.I do 5-10 heads a month of all sorts of colors,and there is no change.The temp is the key.200 degress for solids or fades,180 for hot glue splatters.

[mrmccool]

The set up that I use gives the same results every time.I use a turkey fryer.You can control the temp which should be just below boiling.All this is either done in the original pot or a heavy duty roasting pan.My dye mixtures are kept in 5 gallon buckets.The mixture is one pack of powder and one liquid.I have not added to any of the mixtures.I do 5-10 heads a month of all sorts of colors,and there is no change.The temp is the key.200 degress for solids or fades,180 for hot glue splatters.
wow. where can I get one of those? How much are they? How long do they take to heat up?

[flatrack]

yes i only have one head and i put inwater to cover the head also i used a hole packet of rit die it came out great u can even do it on your good head first it should come out good if done longe enouph!! thanks