- Open the packet on a covered surface.
- Boil 1/4 cup of distilled water (if available).
- Pour the water into your container(I prefer glass)
- Add the packet of dye and stir it until it is well incorporated.
- Next, add 1 cup of cold water, distilled is best.
- Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
- Cut it out and use the label on packet to mark your dye jar.
- Use the dye when it has cooled-I do pop an ice cube in, when I am impatient!
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![]() A question was asked on social media: Do you save your dyes from year to year or do you make new ones every year? if you store them, how do you recondition the colors? IF YOU WRITE PYSANKY ALL YEAR LONG
I teach pysanky classes and so I make up new batches of basic colors at the start of the season. I use 2 packets of each color per jar + 1 Tbsp. of vinegar. My dye table for teaching consists of 2 jars of yellow(as there can be a backup on the yellows), orange, traditional red(UGS Scarlet+ UGS Red), turquoise, deep blue, purple, brick red and black. As people are beginning to learn the art, I want the colors to be vibrant for their eggs; and not have disappointed students. ADDITIONAL ISSUES WITH DYES
The best orange which I have settled with is TANGERINE, from pysankyusa.com as it has no issues with the vinegar, and is a strong orange. ![]() Buy sturdy containers for storing and transporting dyes. The number of dyes used is up to a teacher (start with basic colors). Label each container with the color of dye. Write in Permanent Marker the name of the color, on a dollar store white plastic table cloth, then place the jar next to the label. Layout dyes on the table in order from LIGHT- DARK dyes. Add bowl of vinegar and water wash both at the head and end of they table. Layout dyes on the table in order from LIGHT- DARK dyes. ![]() Why I Like to Work on Raw Eggs They Sink in the Dye Better! I only work on raw eggs. As you can see in the photo, the egg sinks to the bottom of the dye. I do not have to hold the egg down in the dye. So I get a strong even color, with no marks left on the egg. Some artists hold the egg down the(floating) blown egg with an inverted shot glass or other methods. This can distress the wax, smudging it or even removing XX Fine lines. It can leave you distressed, lol! I generally apply one coat of varnish, let it cure for 24 hours, and then drain the egg. I apply a second coat or more. I have been experimenting with leaving the egg un-blown for smaller eggs, like chicken and turkey. But have not done so with goose eggs. Please see my blog on Un-Blown eggs. Storing Dyes Dyes stored in an air-tight container or sealed glass jar, housed in a cool dry place, should last for a couple of seasons, therefore the container which you chose is important. Please click on each image for more info! |
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