So does anyone have any suggestions for the best way to dye a satin corset? I'm idly pondering dying my white satin (with black satin boning casing corset, custom made by Meschantes, and I'm not ever selling this particular corset) pink. Is this a completely impossible and silly dream? I obviously can't simmer the steel-boned corset in a stockpot full of dye.

From: [identity profile] domestinatrix.livejournal.com


Powdered dye + rubbing alcohol + paint brush works on satin pointe shoes without damaging the critical water-soluable stiffener in the toe box.

From: [identity profile] oldhalloween.livejournal.com


Dylon is brand of fabric dye that is for cold water dying.
Knowing how easy it is to get blotches you might try a place that dyes bridal shoes. Most shoe stores send the shoes out to be dyed. A bridal shop or shoe repair shop is a good place to start.

From: [identity profile] metamorphmuse.livejournal.com


You'll need to know what kinda satin fiber it is (natural or synthetic) in order to know what type of dye you can use.

From: [identity profile] pvcdiva.livejournal.com


I would second the shoe dye solution. Dylon also make specific shoe dye, and that would work for something that can't be wetted

From: [identity profile] radcliffe.livejournal.com


One other possible fix would be to use acrylic paint, heavily diluted with water. It works surprisingly well! I would do a sample on a satin scrap first, so you can see the effect, but also so you can see if the satin will hold up to being wet.

From: [identity profile] bebemochi.livejournal.com


I third the shoe dyeing thing. Instead of a paintbrush, though, I would recommend using these wool dauber things.
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In September we had to dye four pairs of satin shoes and four purses to match. My boss at the time used RIT dye, which created a lot of blotches on the purses because the water soaked the underlying cardboard and dyed unevenly. The shoes were fine, but I think I would recommend a dye that isn't water-based. These daubers really helped the dye go on smoothly.

I wonder if it couldn't be dip-dyed, though? Like, dip it in the dye, hang it up to dry, if the color you want isn't achieved, just dip it again?

From: [identity profile] bebemochi.livejournal.com


That should be, "the water soaked the underlying cardboard and dried unevenly."

From: [identity profile] maiaarts.livejournal.com


if it is not a synthetic dye, eric dyes with cold water all the time. I am sure if you asked him he could do a batch for you. Silk cotton and rayon are OK

But that won't work for synthetics

I have the medium to diffuse acrylic paint = don't use water to dilute.
It would be possible to make up a large batch of diffused acrylic paint and dip dye it.

test test test is best!

From: [identity profile] ms-tate.livejournal.com


Powdered dye + rubbing alcohol + paint brush is a good idea, as is Dylon cold water fabric dye and talking to a shoe doctor or bridal shop.

I get most of my dye's from Dharma Trading and have contacted them about several questions in the past. They were helpful about products and process.

I would think it would work to dip-dye. I must also advise to test, test, test!!!

If you do decide to dye your corset, I hope you'll post photos of the finished product!

From: [identity profile] twilight2000.livejournal.com


HAPPY BDAY!!! (Wish I could help with the dying project -- but you're WAY more experienced in that area than I am).

From: [identity profile] silverhawthorn.livejournal.com


Off-topic comment, but I wanted to wish you a happy birthday, and hoping this rain hasn't affected your enjoyment of it!

BTW, today just happens to also be my teddy bear's birthday. He wanted me to assure you that he doesn't mind sharing the date, at all. (You'll have to forgive his haughty tone, he is a Very Egotistical Bear.)

From: [identity profile] cupcake-goth.livejournal.com


Thank you very much! And I'm honored to share the date with your teddy bear. :)

From: [identity profile] jaborwhalky.livejournal.com


I would not do it my self, I would find a dressmaker who could do it, A great deal of Bridal wear shops can do it for you I think.
If it was something other then a high end corset I would suggest doing it your self but there is the chance of it coming out non uniform.
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