Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye: Rose Quartz (Or Your Favorite Color)
5 Gallon plastic tub or bucket
Measuring cup
Large spoon
Salt
Liquid dish detergent
Rubber gloves
Plastic table cover
Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative (Recommended)
DIRECTIONS:
Note: These directions are for the bucket/sink method of dyeing. To dye in the washing machine, visit www.ritdye.com/washingmachine for detailed instructions.
Cover table with plastic. Gather supplies.
Estimate the sheets to determine how much dye to use. As a guideline, 1/2 bottle of liquid dye will color up to one pound of dry weight fabric.
Pre-wash sheets, rinse and leave wet. This will help to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
To prepare dyebath: Fill a large plastic tub or bucket with 4 gallons of very hot tap water (140F). If water is not hot enough, heat water on your stove and add to dyebath. Shake dye bottle before pouring. Wearing rubber gloves, add dye. With Rose Quartz specifically, it is very important to not use too much dye to get the dusty pink hue.
Test dye color by dipping a paper towel into the dyebath. If color is too light, add more dye; if it is too dark, add more water.
Add 1 cup of salt to dyebath; stir well. Salt helps to intensify the color.
Add squirt of liquid dish detergent. Stir well.
Immerse wet sheets into dyebath. Stir constantly for 30 minutes or until desired color is achieved (up to 1 hour). Sheets will look darker when wet and prior to washing.
Recommended: To enhance the color and reduce color bleeding, immerse the dyed sheets into Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative for 20 minutes, following directions on bottle.
Rinse sheets under cold running water until water begins to run clear. Then wash in warm water with mild detergent, rinse and dry.