http://craftyvixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#4053cf72-7c5c-4874-909f-63bec0deffc1 I've sprinkled rock salt over dyed silk and it made some pretty cool crystalized patterns on the fabric. I think it needed a sealling treatment after that as the design softened a bit when I washed the material. - the link to the dye guru looks very informative. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:10:54 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#4053cf72-7c5c-4874-909f-63bec0deffc1 Audrey ♥ 2008-11-13T03:10:54Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#b9ba316e-7660-4f94-89e2-a993aeed00d7 I've used both iodized and plain salt without iodine. I have not noticed any difference. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:47:46 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#b9ba316e-7660-4f94-89e2-a993aeed00d7 yadda yadda 2008-11-13T01:47:46Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#59392890-8c34-46c5-bf9a-ec9d7ec9862f The most awesome place to ask dyeing questions is undoubtedly pburch.net. Paula Burch is a chemist and a dye guru. Another cool forum (a list, really,) is The Dyer's List. Paula has a link to this on her site, or you could Google it. I remember that for fiber-reactive dyes (MX-type), according to Doug Wilson on The Dyer's List, the answer is "no," it doesn't make any difference whatsoever. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:47:51 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#59392890-8c34-46c5-bf9a-ec9d7ec9862f Jeau ۞ 2008-11-12T15:47:51Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#b21786a9-4609-48a7-92d4-5dabb6e22a16 I have no idea, but you can buy non-iodized salt in the supermarket. Also sea salt in the 1 pound container. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:29:29 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#b21786a9-4609-48a7-92d4-5dabb6e22a16 Cat 2008-11-12T07:29:29Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#39444cdb-c56b-480a-8ab3-271364cd8b80 (Hmm, this post seems to have decided to submit itself before I had the chance to thank all you lovely people for sharing your experiences and tips! Naughty thing...) Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:15:21 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#39444cdb-c56b-480a-8ab3-271364cd8b80 Rhiannon 2008-11-11T20:15:21Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#96a79209-3733-43a3-9288-cba44805238f I was wondering if the iodine added to salt has an effect on the dying process (assuming one is using iodized salt!) Thank you for sharing you Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:13:15 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/af9df43d-7cff-4a61-a3dc-1c6dd2a5e926#96a79209-3733-43a3-9288-cba44805238f Rhiannon 2008-11-11T20:13:15Z