tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141771224189769395.post7780029353158594994..comments2023-11-12T12:09:06.687-06:00Comments on Quilts + Color: Are Those OLD Procion Dyes Still Good?Kay Koeper Sorensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03179892338042007284noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141771224189769395.post-55201594469856180232014-01-22T22:34:38.876-06:002014-01-22T22:34:38.876-06:00When you use the old dyes on silk do you use acid ...When you use the old dyes on silk do you use acid instead of soda ash? I've found that even if they aren't good for cottons they can still be used for wool and silk with acid and heat just like a regular acid dye. I have some dyes that are very ancient indeed! As well as the ones I haven't used up myself, for some reason people keep gifting more of them to me.Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685532773952211627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141771224189769395.post-4896707462605159242014-01-22T09:00:08.060-06:002014-01-22T09:00:08.060-06:00I would think that some chemicals in certain dyes ...I would think that some chemicals in certain dyes just have a shorter shelf life, just as some wines turn to vinegar.wlstarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170024789406711680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141771224189769395.post-25984859630917082482014-01-22T08:01:07.084-06:002014-01-22T08:01:07.084-06:00I've used dyes that were 15 years old and they...I've used dyes that were 15 years old and they were just fine. When in doubt I just add a little more dye powder in the mix. Thanks for the link to Carol's blog.Norma Schlagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979046682608968891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141771224189769395.post-284165640907906032014-01-21T20:23:53.418-06:002014-01-21T20:23:53.418-06:00I think the dyes are in the right place. I'm g...I think the dyes are in the right place. I'm glad you are enjoying them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141771224189769395.post-83050556717842587212014-01-21T17:23:13.878-06:002014-01-21T17:23:13.878-06:00Kay....These are so luscious....I still have dyes ...Kay....These are so luscious....I still have dyes from Brooks and Flynn....remember them? and they work fine! but I love knowing how to test to make sure...thanks for the link.Windy Hill Happeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957049832137587277noreply@blogger.com