Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-17

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thing that would otherwise be discarded
on account OF loss Of color and To secure
Q certain color that one wants for deco
rative purposes. For instance, We can
often get just the color we want in cur
tains or a rus by oyeine something that
would otherwise be out Of harmony
On the other hand we may not be able
to find the color VIC want. ana We may
have to dye III order 10 secure it. Why
should We live With dull. colorleSs and
iiiharmonious things when 10 paint and
10 dye is so easy
Before dveing any material. or using
Any kind Of dye. il is important 10 fol-
low directions implicitly if you expect
perfect success. Manufacturers OF dyes
have employed chemists who specialize
i'll dyes 10 work out rules which must be
followed in order 10 set satisfactory re-
suits. Do not put goods OF any kind or
any OF your time into the work OF dyeing
With dyes that you know nothing about
unless you are just experimenting on a
sample. If you know that the dye that
YOU expect to use is made by reputable
, manufacturer and has directions for
6yeing silks or satins. for instance. you
can feel certain that all you have to do
u 10 follow closely the directions given.
When choosing dyes for home use.
those clasSed as household should be
selected, as they are by far the simplest
Tor beginner 10 handle. Also. they
may be bought in small quantities, al
low prices, and require no chemicals 10
be added. One thing. which must al
vavS be remembered when mixing colors
Is that only dyes OF the same sort may
be combined. That is. an all-fabric dye
must be mixed with a dye intended for
SILK or cotton alone. or powder dye
must not be mixed with soap dye or
boiled dye with a rinsing tint, and in
every case directions must be strictly
followed
By using an au-fabric dye. you can
cye articles Of different fabrics to-
Eetfe-, getting the same color in each.
varied only By the difference II texture.
For instance, If wool garment is
stitched with silk thread. or a gar
ment Of silk Is stitched with cotton.
the stitching will come forth from the
dye bath in perfect harmony with the
cloth On the other hand. II silk
garment Is trimmed with cotton or
linen lace, the special silk dye or tint
viii renew the color OF the silk, but
leave the lace in its original wilderness.
You need not hesitate 10 purchase lin
gerie Of delicate tints. as you can renew
their dainty colors by process no more
difficult than bluing white material.
Articles You Can Dire.
Artistic contrasts or ensemble Access
sor1es may be easily achieved If you.
make the acquaintance of the art OF
eyeing. Scarts. handkerchiefs and
hosiery TO match or harmonic with
your dresses are desirable 70 posses and
easy 10 obtain when you tint them al
home. Lampshade Innings and COW
erings bedroom and floor pillows and
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and crocheted rugs may be evolved
from discarded dresses and lingerie at
practically no expense.
Faded cretcrneS take on new life
and new usefulness after half hour S
bath in the boiler OF prepared dye.
Even with the most careful washing
We some times find ourselves with
g.ngaara dress that has faded. or other
cotton These may be dyed 20 be worn
rs they are or dyed and made over
for a child Goods of an unattractive
color may often be bought al bargain
and then dyed al home in lovely
color TO suit Silks, voiles and even
v-lve: may De dyed, either dipped In
what Is called q temporary dye or given
o permanent color By boiling
T1perimenters IN home Gyeing have
discovered that il is easier 10 renew the
original color Of fabric that has faded
than i. Is 70 change the color conf
plefe!y. Il Is impossible TO dye dark
color light without first removing the
darker shade With a badly faded gar
n1ent better results may De obtained by
boiling out In soap and water enough OF
the original color 10 even it all before
attempting 70 re-dye II. Dyeing red
fabric in blue will give purple finished
product One Of blue put through a
green eve bath viii come forth sort
@. pe&cock blue Dyeing a material
In lis Complementary color. as blue over
Grange. VIII soften the original orange
and result in q dull kiue-green shade.
a delightful mulberry shade will result
from correct proportions OF purple ana
tei4gr0pe eyes. mahogany from carcl-
raj red and dark brown. burnt orange
from orange and scarlet, orchid from
he!zotrope and purple a beautiful
Yesctz green from dark green and
orange. apricot from pink snc yellow.
sad topaz from orange and light brown
Experimenting with small quantities Of
cye and 6ye.ng samples o! material
VII enable one 70 get the shace De-
sired, also 20 match materials.
y ia sometimes said that II Is
Impossible To get a good black In ar
ticies dyed al home. but that need not
b. 50 J! brightly cO3orec material If
~ re eyed black. lis DrilliancY should
be snrnewfls, dulied ~ the addition 81
rs eonnpicrnentarY toior 70 the oye
bath Fo. instance, II red dress IL "
be cyec black. tf1e ADDITION Of little
greer. 10 The black oye will serve TO graz
the rec snc intensity the resultant
b.ark. simple thing 10 remember.
Rip Before Dysinx.
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