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    Old 03-29-2010, 02:23 PM
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    Is there a special additive that is recommended when washing batiks to help set the color/dye?
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    Old 03-29-2010, 02:24 PM
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    Retaine.
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    Old 03-29-2010, 03:16 PM
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    I also use Retayne. Made a baby quilt, and soaked the batiks in it before I cut. Afterwards I washed in HOT water and the batiks were fine.
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    Old 03-29-2010, 03:30 PM
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    I haven't had a problem with my batiks when I wash them.
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    Old 03-29-2010, 03:32 PM
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    I just put a shout color catcher in the wash & so far, so good!
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    Old 03-29-2010, 03:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by Beachbound
    I just put a shout color catcher in the wash & so far, so good!
    Same here.

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    Old 03-29-2010, 03:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by littlehud
    I haven't had a problem with my batiks when I wash them.
    OMG, the last few provided a regular rainbow in the sink.
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    Old 03-29-2010, 04:19 PM
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    I use Retayne to wash them before I use them in a quilt.
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    I like Synthrapol. You can get it at Dharma Trading online.
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    Old 03-29-2010, 05:07 PM
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    I've never had a problem with the dyes in batiks. I always wash first, and I haven't noticed anything.
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