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Color Formula Guide COPYRIGHT © 2005 - 2018 NAKOMA PRODUCTS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Table of Contents Welcome! Our All-Purpose and DyeMore shades are only the 03 — Dye Tips beginning. This guide features 500+ formulas that we 07 — Yellow have developed so that you can mix our dyes to create 00 — Yellow Orange Peach so many more colors. 00 — Orange 00 — Warm Red The first few pages of this guide highlight how to use 00 — Cool Red and scale our formulas. Each page after that features a 00 — Purple complete palette of shades in each color group. 00 — Red Violet 00 — Pink 00 — Blue Violet 00 — Blue 00 — Blue Green 00 — Green 00 — Yellow Green 00 — Brown 00 — Neutral 00 — Fall Fashion 00 — Fall Home Decor TABLE OF Contents — 2 COLORIT FORMULA GUIDE Tips for Dyeing Dye Type Dye Method Use Rit All-Purpose Dye if you are working with cotton, linen, • Use the sink or bucket method for general projects. silk, wool, rayon, ramie or nylon. • Use the stovetop method if you are trying to achieve as Use Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye if you are working with bold of a color as possible or working with Rit DyeMore fabric that contains more than 35% polyester, acrylic or acetate. Synthetic Fiber Dye. • Use the washing machine method if you are dyeing Color large items. The colors shown in this guide are based on the following standards: Tip: The sink or bucket and stovetop methods are the best for mixing colors, letting you easily tweak dye • Rit All-Purpose Dye: White 100% cotton dyed at 140° F for amounts to get just the right color. 30 minutes • Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye: White 100% polyester Powder or Liquid Dye dyed at 200° F for 30 minutes All of our formulas are listed with liquid dye measurements. The final color of your project may be lighter or darker If you are using powder dye, refer to our conversion chart on depending on the fabric content, temperature and time in page 5. dyebath. (See Test Color below). If the fabric you are working Amount of Dye and Water with (a) has an existing color and (b) is cotton, linen, wool, ramie, rayon, some silks or blends containing these fabrics, you All of our formulas are based on dyeing one pound of fabric can remove or reduce its color prior to dyeing with Rit Color with three gallons of water. Our guidance on how to scale our Remover. Unfortunately, Rit Color Remover will most likely not formulas is on page 6. work on synthetic fabrics. TIPS FOR DYEING — 3 COLORIT FORMULA GUIDE Tips for Dyeing Test Color We strongly recommend testing the color of your dyebath fabric being dyed. If the color is too dark, add hot water in 1 to before dyeing. 2 cup increments, depending upon the size of the dyebath and the amount of fabric being dyed. • If you are using Rit All-Purpose Dye, the most realistic test would be to use a scrap piece of fabric from the garment Enhance Color and Reduce Bleeding you are dyeing. However, you can also test color by dipping a paper towel into the dyebath. We strongly recommend using Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing to reduce bleeding and enhance the • If you are using Rit DyeMore Synthetic Fiber Dye, we color of your dye project. Works on cotton, linen, rayon, ramie recommend first heating up the dyebath on your stove and blends containing these fabrics. to almost boiling. The most realistic test would be to use a scrap piece of fabric from the garment you are dyeing and leave it in the dyebath for 5 minutes. If a scrap piece of fabric isn’t available, then use a fabric swatch that has a similar fiber makeup as the garment (if available). Unfortunately, using a paper towel to test color will not give you a close representation of how the color will appear on your synthetic fabric. It is worth a try if you do not have a swatch available, but please keep in mind that it won’t provide you with an exact match for color. If the color is too light, add more dye; if the color is too dark, add more water. If more dye is needed, add dye in increments of 1/4 to 1 teaspoon, depending upon the recipe or amount of TIPS FOR DYEING — 4 COLORIT FORMULA GUIDE Powder to Liquid Conversion All of our formulas are listed with liquid dye measurements. If you are using powder dye, use this conversion chart to convert the liquid measurements in our formulas to powder ones. Liquid Powder 4 Bottles 8 packages 3 Bottles 6 packages 2 Bottles 4 packages 1 Bottle 2 packages 1/2 cup 1 package 6 tablespoons 1 1/2 Tablespoons 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) 1 Tablespoons 2 tablespoon (6 teaspoons) 1 1/2 teaspoons 5 teaspoons 1 1/4 teaspoon 4 teaspoons 1 teaspoon 1 Tablespoon (3 teaspoons) 3/4 teaspoon 2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon 1/16 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon 1/32 teaspoon 1/16 teaspoon 1/64 teaspoon 1/32 teaspoon 1/128 teaspoon 1/64 teaspoon 1/256 teaspoon POWDER to LIQUID CONVERSION — 5 COLORIT FORMULA GUIDE Scaling a Formula Choose Your Dyebath Use the below chart to determine which dyebath size you need for your project. Small: Medium: Large: Socks Shoes Scarf 2-4 Jeans Throw Tights Napkins Pillow Cover 2-4 Pants 2-4 Towels Buttons & Ribbons Jeans Sweater 3-6 Tops Curtains Skein of Yarn Pants Towel 3-6 Shirts Sheet Gloves Top Undergarments 3-6 Shorts 1-2 Cushion Covers Headbands Skirt Cushion Cover 2-3 Dresses Table Cloth Jewelry Shorts Rope Jacket Dress Table Runner 2-3 Sweaters Conversion Charts The formulas on this guide are for a 3 gallon dyebath. Use this chart to scale a formula up or down. General Conversions For Fractions Less Than 1/4 Teaspoon Amount of Water in Dyebath Make a solution containing 2 cups hot water with 1 teaspoons dye. From that solution add the amount on the right to the dyebath. Sometimes converting a recipe can result in small 4 Cups or Quart 3 Gallon 6 Gallon or Washer fractions. Follow the chart below when needing to measure an amount below ¼ teaspoon. 8 t 2 bottles 4 bottles 4 t 1 bottle 2 bottles Measurement Needed Solutions Amount 2 t 1/2 cup 1 bottle 1/8 t 1/4 Cup 1 t 1/4 cup 1/2 cup 1/16 t 2 Tablespoons 1/2 t 2 T 1/4 cup 1/32 t 1 Tablespoon 1/4 t 1 T 2 T 1/64 t 1 1/2 teaspoon 1/8 t 1 1/2 t 1 T 1/128 t 3/4 teaspoon 1/16 t 3/4 t 1 1/2 t 1/256 t 1/2 teaspoon 1/32 t 1/2 t 3/4 t 1/512 t 1/4 teaspoon 1/64 t 1/4 t 1/4 t t = teaspoon T = Tablespoon Scaling A Formula — 6 COLORIT FORMULA GUIDE All-Purpose Dyes Blue Formulas Della Robbia Blue Baleine Blue Maui Stratosphere Vivid Blue Infinity 2 tbs Royal Blue 1/2 Cup Royal Blue 1 tbs Evening Blue 1 1/2 tsp Evening Blue 3/4 Cup Aquamarine 1/4 Cup Denim Blue 6 tbs Aquamarine 1 1/2 tsp Teal 3/4 tsp Teal 1 tbs Evening Blue 1 tbs Hyacinth 1/4 Cup Evening Blue 1 1/2 tsp Hyacinth True Navy Nebulas Blue Sargasso Sea Little Boy Blue Sailor Blue Island Paradise 1/2 Cup Denim Blue 1/2 Cup Aquamarine 3/4 Cup Denim Blue 3 tbs Aquamarine 3/4 Cup Denim Blue 1/4 Cup Aquamarine 1 tbs Hyacinth 6 tbs Royal Blue 3 tbs Navy Blue 1 tbs Royal Blue 1/4 Cup Emerald Green 1/4 tsp Lemon Yellow 1 tbs Hyacinth 2 tbs Black Niagara Lapis Blue Marina Periwinkle Country Blue Slate 1/4 Cup Evening Blue 14 tbs Royal Blue 1/2 Cup Aquamarine 1/4 Cup Royal Blue 6 tbs Teal 1 Bottle Teal 2 tbs Teal 10 tbs Aquamarine 1 tbs Hyacinth 2 tbs Hyacinth 1/4 Cup Pearl Gret 1/2 cup Navy Blue 1 tbs Royal Blue 1 tbs Charcoal Grey 3 tbs Royal Blue Serenity River-side Airy Blue Aquamarine Dusk Blue Classic Blue 1 1/2 tsp Royal Blue 1/4 Cup Denim Blue 1 tbs Evening Blue 1 tbs Aquamarine 2 tbs Evening Blue 1 1/4 Cup Royal Blue 3/4 tsp Hyacinth 1/4 Cup Evening Blue 1 1/2 tsp Aquamarine 1 1/2 tsp Evening Blue 1 tbs Pearl Grey 1/4 Cup Aquamarine 1 1/2 tsp Pearl Grey 1 1/2 tsp Aquamarine Reflecting Pond Placid Blue Royal Blue Bright Cobalt Monaco Blue Mykonos Blue 1 3/4 Cup Teal 1 tbs Royal Blue 14 tbs Hyacinth 3/4 Cup Royal Blue 3/4 Cup Royal Blue 1 1/2 cups Evening Blue 1 3/4 Cup Evening Blue 6 tbs Royal Blue 3/4 Cup Aquamarine 6 tbs Aquamarine 3/4 Cup Aquamarine 10 tbs Black 1/4 Cup Evening Blue 2 tbs Navy Blue 6 tbs Teal Blue — 7 COLORIT FORMULA GUIDE All-Purpose Dyes Blue Formulas Sodalite Blue Olympian Blue Regatta Blue Curacao Marine Blue Blue Turquoise 1 1/2 Cups Royal Blue 1 Bottle Royal Blue 1/2 Cup Aquamarine 1 1/2 cups Aquamarine 2 tbs Royal Blue 6 tbs Aquamarine 3/4 Cup Hyacinth 1/2 Cup Aquamarine 5 tbs Royal Blue 1 tbs Teal 1 tbs Evening Blue 1 tbs Royal Blue 1/4 Cup Aquamarine 2 tbs Hyacinth Peacock Blue Teal Blue Dark Denim Misty Lavender Bright Navy Denim 2 tbs Evening Blue 1/2 Cup Aquamarine 1/2 Cup Denim Blue 1/4 Cup Hyacinth 1 1/4 Cups Royal Blue 3/4 Cup Evening Blue 2 tbs Royal Blue 2 tbs Royal Blue 2 tbs Hyacinth 2 tbs Pearl Grey 1/4 Cup Aquamarine 2 tbs Navy Blue 2 tbs Royal Blue 2 tbs Hyacinth Light Blue Black Blue Purple Blue Purple Impression Blue Bell Niagara 1 tbs Royal Blue 1 Bottle Denim Blue 1 Bottle Denim Blue 1 1/2 tsp Denim Blue 1 tbs Aquamarine 1/2 Cup Evening Blue 1/2 tsp Petal Pink 1/4 Cup Black 1/4 Cup Navy Blue 1 1/2 tsp Purple 1 tbs Royal Blue 1/4 Cup Teal Milky Blue Heritage Blue Blue Yonder Faded Denim Spectrum Blue Estate Blue 1 tbs Evening Blue 2 tbs Evening Blue 6 tbs Royal Blue 1 tbs Charcoal Gray 3/4 Cup Hyacinth 1 Bottle Evening Blue 1 1/2 tsp Teal 1 tbs Aquamarine 2 tbs Aquamarine 1 tbs Royal Blue 1/2 Cup Royal Blue 1 Bottle Navy Blue 1 1/2 tsp Pearl Grey 1 tbs Hyacinth Deep Cobalt Artic Ice Forever Blue Insignia Blue Blue Steel Star Sapphire 1 Bottle Hyacinth 2 tbs Pearl Grey 1 tbs Denim Blue 1 1/2 cups Evening Blue 1/2 Cup Denim Blue 3/4 Cup Royal Blue 1/2 Cup Aquamarine 1 tbs Hyacinth 1 tbs Pearl Grey 1 Bottle Navy Blue 1/4 Cup Emerald Green 3/4 Cup Aquamarine