Spring Jean Update
When dyeing denim a pastel, the existing colour can be lightened before. Instead of Use Colour Remover to gently lighten your denim without damage.
Make any Tintex colour a pastel just by using less dye powder mixed with hot water (example: use a small amount of scarlet red for pastel pink).*Our pink dye is available at Dollarama (in new 50g packaging) or order 10-pound tubs of Pink at our fabric dye store.
MAKE PASTELS USING ANY TINTEX DYE
A small amount of any dye makes a pastel (example: use 1/16, 1/8 or 1/4 tsp of dye colour mixed with 1 cup hot water). Start with the smallest amount and add more dye or hot water as needed.
1/8 tsp Cardinal Red + 1/8 tsp Tan Beige = Rose Quartz
1/8 tsp Midnight Blue + 1/8 tsp Charcoal Grey = Serenity
1/8 tsp Purple + 1/8 Midnight Blue = Lavender
Materials:
- Colour Remover
- Tintex Fabric Dye of choice
- Jeans or denim fabric
- Plastic cover to protect workspace
- Rubber or plastic gloves
- Spoon
- Measuring cup
- Container to mix dye (optional)
- Plastic bucket
- Kettle or microwave
- Paper towel (optional for testing dye colour)
Directions:
- Follow the instructions for using Colour Remover
- Protect work area with plastic & wear rubber gloves
- Wet the jeans and squeeze out excess water
- Fill bucket with the hottest water available
- Mix the dye in two cups of hot water, stirring until completely dissolved (use the dye colour guide to create a custom hue), test colour on a paper towel and adjust intensity as needed
- Add the dye mixture to the hot water and stir
- Add the jeans to the dye bath and stir for up to 30 minutes (or until the colour is a little darker than what you want)
- Remove the jeans from the dye bath and gently squeeze the excess solution (don't wring)
- Rinse in cold water until water runs clear
- Air-dry, optional: iron on a low setting while slightly damp
- Clean the workstation using soap and/or bleach with warm water ASAP after dyeing
