Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye | Fabric Dye for Natural Fibers 236ml – Black

Package colour reflects approximate results when dyeing white or off white 100% cotton.

Double the amount of dye for bright or dark colours.

One package dyes 2lb dry weight or about 6 yards medium weight fabric.

Not recommended for 100% polyester, acrylic, acetate, fibreglass or metallic fibers, or fabrics with special finishes, rubber backing, washable only in cold water or labelled Dry Clean Only.

Use Rit Colour Remover to lighten the original fabric colour as much as possible before dyeing to a lighter or different colour

Add 1 cup salt to dyebath for cotton, rayon, ramie, linen or blends. Add 1 cup vinegar to dyebath for nylon, silk and wool.

Please remember, if using this colour dye on an already pre-coloured fabric, the resultant colour will be a mix of those colours. (ie using blue dye on red fabric will NOT result in blue fabric). Please ALWAYS use a colour remover on pre coloured fabrics first.

PLEASE NOTE:- Rit Dyes are in the process of putting a seal under the lids of their dyes. Some bottles may have these seals in place, whilst others may not. Until all wholesalers, retailers and the Rit warehouses have sold the bottles without seals, some may be supplied without the seal, others may have the seal (newly processed bottles).

Also PLEASE NOTE:- Rit dye bottles use the same 250ml sized bottle for all the synthetic and standard dyes. The synthetic dyes have a minimum of 207ml per bottle, the standard dyes a minimum of 236ml. Some bottles will have slightly more than these minimums, and therefore each bottle liquid level may be slightly different, this is quite normal.

Please see www.ritdye.com for hints, tips and usage information and how to dye, they have an extensive section for this purpose.

Rit All-Purpose Dye is not only used for dyeing clothes. It is very popular in DIY and craft projects, because it can be applied to many different materials and create unique effects.

You can also dye:

• 🧶 yarn
• 📄 paper
• 👟 shoelaces
• 👜 fabric accessories
• 🏠 decorative textiles

🧶 Yarn Dyeing

Rit can be used to dye cotton or wool yarn.

Preparation

• open the yarn into a loop (hank)
• loosely tie it in four places to prevent tangling

Presoak

For better dye absorption:

For cotton yarn

• soak the yarn for 30 minutes in hot water
• add two tablespoons of salt

For wool yarn

• soak the yarn for 30 minutes in hot water
• add two tablespoons of white vinegar

After Dyeing

• leave the yarn in the dye bath for about 30 minutes
• rinse with cold water until the water runs clear
• wash with a mild detergent
• hang the yarn to dry

🌊 Variegated Dyeing (for Yarn)

A technique used to create multicolored hand-dyed yarns.

How it works:

• place the yarn on a rack or container
• pour different dye colors onto various sections of the yarn
• allow the colors to blend naturally

👉 This creates beautiful color transitions within the same yarn.

📄 Dyeing Paper

Rit can also be used to dye paper, which is very popular in:

• scrapbooking
• mixed media
• art journaling

Preparing the Dye

Mix:

• 10 ml Rit Powder Dye
• 240 ml very hot water

Dyeing

• dip the paper into the dye solution for a few seconds

⚠️ Leaving the paper in the dye bath too long may warp the paper.

Fixing the Color

For better color stability:

• place the paper in the microwave for 30–60 seconds

This helps the dye bond better with the paper.

🕯 Dyeing Candles

Rit Powder Dye can also be used to dye candles.

Process

• melt about 240 ml of beeswax using a double boiler
• add 7–15 ml Rit Powder Dye
• stir well

👉 It is normal if the dye does not dissolve completely.

Testing the Color

To check the shade:

• dip a test candle into the mixture
• if the color is too light, add more dye
• if it is too dark, add more wax

Then:

• dip the candle for 5–10 seconds into the colored wax.

🎨 Fabric Dyeing Techniques

Rit can be used for a variety of creative dyeing techniques that produce different patterns and effects.

🌈 Tie-Dye

The most well-known fabric dyeing technique.

How it works:

• fold, twist or wrap the fabric
• secure it with rubber bands or string
• apply dye to different areas
• allow the fabric to absorb the color

Once the bindings are removed, unique patterns appear.

🎨 Ombre Dyeing

This technique creates a gradual color transition from light to dark.

How it works:

• dip only the lower part of the fabric into the dye bath
• keep the rest of the fabric above the water
• slowly raise and lower the fabric

👉 The longer the fabric stays in the dye bath, the darker the color becomes.

🖌 Dip-Dye

With this technique only a portion of the fabric is dyed.

Basic steps:

• dip only the edge of the fabric into the dye bath
• keep the rest of the fabric out of the water
• leave the fabric in the dye for a few minutes

👉 This creates a strong contrast between dyed and undyed areas.

🧵 Shibori

Shibori is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique.

The process involves:

• folding
• binding
• twisting
• compressing the fabric

before dyeing.

👉 After dyeing, it creates geometric or organic patterns.

🔥 Dyeing Small Items – Microwave Method

For small items you can use the microwave method.

• prepare the dye solution
• place the item in a microwave-safe container
• heat for 1–2 minutes

👉 This method is ideal for small fabric projects.