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How to Dye Fabric. Get the color back in your favorite shirt or fabric by following these
steps. You will need Fabric Fabric dye Two buckets Water Tongs Mild detergent Bleach
and rubber gloves (optional). Step 1. Read the directions on the fabric dye box. But
on rubber gloves, if you're using them, and mix the dye and set it aside. Step 2. Fill
a large bucket with hot water. The bucket should be big enough for the fabric to move
around. Step 3. Soak the fabric in hot water for five minutes and then remove it with the
tongs. Step 4. Place the fabric in the dye and stir it constantly for 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 5. Rinse the fabric in warm water and then cool water, until the water runs clear.
Step 6. Wash the fabric in warm water with mild detergent and then put it in the dryer.
Step 7. Once you're finished, clean the buckets with bleach to remove the dye. Did you know
Did you know? Wool from the vicuna, an endangered species related to alpacas and llamas, is
one of the world's most valuable natural fibers.