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OZEPOL
'OZEPOL' Is a liquid dye designed for Polyester & some other synthetic laces & embellishments.
Polyester lace
Buttons
Beaded fringe (composite)
Pearls
& many other synthetic embellishments
Simple to use
('Ozepol' is for man-made lace only. For use on laces made from natural fibres use 'Ozecraft' dye)
Some items like beaded/sequinned/pearled lace motifs may need a combination of the two dyes for the desired effect.
('Ozepol' is not meant for children to use - it is a product for adults).
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SHAKE THE BOTTLE!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MICROWAVE -
Dyeing of lace by the metre or long strips or wide lace-
Heavy plastic jug/container 1-1.5 litre capacity
Eye/dropper/pipette
Measuring cup (A small one from the chemist is perfect)
Plastic carry bag
PLEASE NOTE: CARE MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID CONTACT WITH STEAM.
The depth of colour will depend on how long the lace is boiled or steeped.
Put 1 teaspoon of undiluted dye into the jug & add 250 mls water (this solution will look very weak - the colour will intensify with heat).
Enclose in plastic carry bag & loosely tie the top.
Bring to the boil
Remove & carefully undo the carry bag.
Add the lace you wish to dye.
For a pale shade steep for 1 minute
For darker shades keep checking every minute for the shade desired.
For a really deep colour put the lace into the jug, put inside the carry bag, loosely tie the top & return to the microwave - boil for 2-3 minutes or longer.
Rinse until water runs clear
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STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS
Stainless steel or enamel pot - at least 2-litre capacity
Eye Dropper/Pipette
Measuring Cup (A small one from the Chemist is perfect)
Put 1 teaspoon of dye in the pot
Add 250 mls of water - this solution will look very weak - the colour will intensify with heat.
Bring to the boil
Remove from heat
Add the lace you wish to dye
For a pale shade steep for 1 minute
For deeper shades keeping checking every minute or so
For a really dark colour return to the stovetop, bring to the boil & let simmer until the desire colour is achieved.
Rinse until water runs clear
(JUST INCREASE QUANTITIES FOR LARGER AMOUNTS)
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To dye Polyester/Nylon motifs or separate flowers on strips of lace, braid etc -
Heat a small amount of undiluted dye - start with 1 part dye 3 part water -in a china or plastic cup to almost boiling point.
Using a brush dab on to individual flowers, leaves etc.
Dry naturally or with a hand-held hairdryer
The colours may not be as deep or rich as items dyed by the other methods.
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EXPERIMENT! PLAY AROUND! ENJOY! PRACTICE!
Mixing your colours-
The most economical way is to use an eyedropper/pipette & a white ice cube tray.
Ozepol can be dilated with ordinary tap water.
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Keep a piece of paper ready to write down your Recipe!
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Synthetic Pearls - steep or boil to obtain desired colour
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Beaded Fringe - Composite (not glass) - try ratio 1 dye 2 water - steep or boil to obtain desired colour
(Try just 1 bead first of all to test).
Results can vary so always try out first
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Plastic buttons - steep or boil to obtain the desired colour
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PLEASE NOTE: OZEPOL 'Antique Gold' is basically a toner - Black & Brown can also be used as toners.
An example: A toner added to Ozepol Pink can change it to a Dusty Pink.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
COLOURS: RED, YELLOW, BLUE, BROWN, GREEN, AND MAUVE, ANTIQUE GOLD,BLACK
TURQUOISE
MSDS Available on request
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