Inkodye FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Inkodyes, vat dyes that develop color through heat or sunlight, painting techniques, and fabric applications.
Inkodye has closed it's doors forever! After years of partnership with Inkodye, then the new owners of Lumi, they have finally decided to throw in the towel. We will miss the quality and quirky-fun that has always been in each bottle of Inkodye, BUT, there is a product that is every bit as good, with MORE colors - Jacquard SolarFast!
What are Inkodyes?
Inkodyes are vat dyes in a liquid leuco form, which means they do not exhibit their final color until they are developed on the fabric with heat by ironing, steaming, baking or sunlight. They can be used on cotton, viscose, rayon, linen and silk. You can follow the usual rules when mixing colors. Clean up with water.
Can I paint directly onto silk using Inkodyes?
Yes you can even though these dyes develop with heat or sunlight. Here is how you do it: Spread the fabric in direct sunlight, start painting, and the colors and the painting as a whole will develop as the work progresses.
