The article by Daniel and Ruth Johnson - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

stephenD · 03-08-2011, 07:52 PM

Each of the times I have gone thru the spring issue I have wondered how Daniel and Ruth measured one ounce of fabric die.
Is it something like the dry die Rit sells or is it a liquid die.
How would you convert that to teaspoons or tablespoons?
Which die do you use?
I really like the article and the tutorial.

Thanks

wood-n-things · 03-08-2011, 10:14 PM

That is a very good set of questions.

stephenD · 03-09-2011, 01:27 AM

Thanks Mike.

Jan · 03-09-2011, 01:31 AM

If it's liquid, one ounce equals 30 cc. 1 teaspoon is 5 cc, a tablespoon is 15 cc. That's assuming you use measuring spoons. So, one ounce is 6 teaspoons or 2 tablespoons.

If you have the dry packet of dye, mix it as specified, then do the measurements as above.

Does that help?

Jan

stephenD · 03-09-2011, 02:32 PM

Thanks Jan
I printed that out and put in the mag with he article.

BobD · 03-09-2011, 02:40 PM

Yes, Rit dye comes as a liquid and a powder. Daniel and Ruth prefer the liquid because it's easier to mix and thin. The power works fine if you have the agitation of a washer to mix it up, but if you are mixing it in small quantities, it clumps up like powdered baby formula. I have seen the liquid at Wal-Mart, Joanne Fabrics, and Michaels.

Bob

Jan · 03-09-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephenD

Thanks Jan
I printed that out and put in the mag with he article.

You're welcome, Stephen. You might want to reprint that because I made a typo in the first answer. I amended it so it's now correct.

Jan

wood-n-things · 03-09-2011, 04:04 PM

Thanks Jan and BOB for your responses.

stephenD · 03-09-2011, 06:19 PM

Thanks for the message Jan....I got it fixed.
Thanks Bob, that helps a lot.
I have been wanting to use die but had no idea how to begin.

will8989 · 03-09-2011, 08:25 PM

And Stephen, thanks for ? and the hint to put it with the article!!!

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stephenD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,718 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 98 Thanked 41 Times in 34 Posts	The article by Daniel and Ruth Johnson Each of the times I have gone thru the spring issue I have wondered how Daniel and Ruth measured one ounce of fabric die. Is it something like the dry die Rit sells or is it a liquid die. How would you convert that to teaspoons or tablespoons? Which die do you use? I really like the article and the tutorial. Thanks __________________ Pacifism is great, as long as everyone is participating. StephenD

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wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,559 Thanks: 50 Thanked 380 Times in 281 Posts	That is a very good set of questions. __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

03-09-2011, 01:27 AM	#3
stephenD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,718 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 98 Thanked 41 Times in 34 Posts	Thanks Mike. __________________ Pacifism is great, as long as everyone is participating. StephenD

03-09-2011, 01:31 AM	#4
Jan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 11 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	If it's liquid, one ounce equals 30 cc. 1 teaspoon is 5 cc, a tablespoon is 15 cc. That's assuming you use measuring spoons. So, one ounce is 6 teaspoons or 2 tablespoons. If you have the dry packet of dye, mix it as specified, then do the measurements as above. Does that help? Jan Last edited by Jan; 03-09-2011 at 02:45 PM.

03-09-2011, 02:32 PM	#5
stephenD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,718 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 98 Thanked 41 Times in 34 Posts	Thanks Jan I printed that out and put in the mag with he article. __________________ Pacifism is great, as long as everyone is participating. StephenD

03-09-2011, 02:40 PM	#6
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,379 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 10 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Yes, Rit dye comes as a liquid and a powder. Daniel and Ruth prefer the liquid because it's easier to mix and thin. The power works fine if you have the agitation of a washer to mix it up, but if you are mixing it in small quantities, it clumps up like powdered baby formula. I have seen the liquid at Wal-Mart, Joanne Fabrics, and Michaels. Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

03-09-2011, 04:04 PM	#8
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,559 Thanks: 50 Thanked 380 Times in 281 Posts	Thanks Jan and BOB for your responses. __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

03-09-2011, 06:19 PM	#9
stephenD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,718 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 98 Thanked 41 Times in 34 Posts	Thanks for the message Jan....I got it fixed. Thanks Bob, that helps a lot. I have been wanting to use die but had no idea how to begin. __________________ Pacifism is great, as long as everyone is participating. StephenD

03-09-2011, 08:25 PM	#10
will8989 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 2,263 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	And Stephen, thanks for ? and the hint to put it with the article!!! __________________ Betty "Congress needs to realize it is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Not of the people, by the people and for Congress." - Dr. Benjamin Carson, Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Johns Hopkins Hospital

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