Batiks Need to be prewashed
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Here are some illustrative pictures that show the amount of excess dye that is in some batiks. I always prewash everything to be sure I won't have any surprises.
Most of the batiks I have purchased did not bleed as much as these two did, but you never know unless you dip them in hot water.
Most of the batiks I have purchased did not bleed as much as these two did, but you never know unless you dip them in hot water.
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I always wash mine with a dye grabber. They'll turn it from white to dark in a heartbeat. Tiedyes are the same way usually and hand dyes are hemophiliacs. I also like to use a handful (or two) of table salt and some white vinegar. It will usually set the dye better than it was.
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I have continued to soak and wash these two particular batiks. They are continuing to release dye, so I am concerned about using them. I bought them on-line so I have contacted the website about returning them. :cry:
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