This is a common problem that must be avoided. One way is to add a softener to the dye bath. We sell that as Calgon. Another solution is to use bottled water. But you need to do a test piece first.
Times vary to type of dryer.
It is a flowable paint, made especially for textile painting. Roll your fabric as you normally would with your Steaming Paper, then finish by rolling all paper in tin foil, seal ends and seams with masking tape. New information is always coming in and being up-dated. The discussion group is monitored daily, Monday - Friday by Celia Buchanan. She comes from a Fine Art Textile background and has taught and demonstrated in the U.S. and Great Britain.