If you double the pysanka dye do you double the vinegar?

What would happen if you accidentally add vinegar to a non-vinegar orange pysanka dye?

The dye will become a gelatinous sludge, instead of a fairly clear solution. The vinegar reacts with the dye to form a precipitate (new chemical substance) which will form either a sludge or a gel. This means that the dye might not stick properly to eggs, and may coat them with a gooey substance. The final result varies depending on the manufacturer and exact chemical composition of the orange dye. Some pysankary will purposely add vinegar, even the dye will get gooey because the color sticks better and is brighter. This is particularly true of Ukrainian orange dyes. If this happens to you, it is usually best to throw out the dye and mix up a new batch......without vinegar. But it's worth trying to see if the dye will work for you in this state.

How should you dispose of used pysanka dyes?

While the dye powder used to make pysanka dyes can be quite toxic (if inhaled), the dyes themselves are not. You can pour them down the drain.

How much vinegar should I use to dye eggs?

To dye eggs using vinegar, mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar with 1 cup of hot water before adding the dye.

How do you set dye in shirt?

vinegar

How do you make pysanky from Ostrich eggs?

Ostrich eggs have a very shiny shell which does not take dye well in its natural state. This shiny layer needs to be removed before an egg can be dyed. Pysanka makers who work with ostrich eggs do this in various ways, either soaking in an acid solution (strong vinegar, muriatic acid, The Works) or by sanding the egg. Once the egg has been prepared, the design is written in pencil and wax as with any other pysanka. Dyeing can be problematic, as ostrich eggs are quite large. Most pysanka makers either make large volumes of dye and place them in large containers, or use a Zip-Lock baggie to dye the egg (less dye needed this way). FOr more information on working with ostrich eggs, and for several patterns, you might wish to consult the Ukrainian Gift Shop's book "Ostrich Pysanky" (see link below).

When was Pysanka Museum created?

Pysanka Museum was created in 2000.

Why do you need vinegar and food coloring to dye Easter eggs?

Because, to dye something, you need some sort of pigment/color. The food coloring is the dye; the vinegar is a weak acid which helps the dye to stick to the surface of the egg.

What nicknames does Ruslana Pysanka go by?

Ruslana Pysanka goes by Ruslana Pisanka.

Why doesn't the orange dye used in Pysanky always take to the egg correctly?

Some orange pysanka dyes (the type made and sold by the Ukrainian Gift Shop) do not require the addition of vinegar to the bond the dye to the eggshell. This dye has the ability to "remove" other shades of dye. This is why orange dye is often recommended following blue or green, before dyeing the egg red or purple. (Note: not all orange dyes have this property. If the instructions on the dye packet call for vinegar, that dye cannot be used as a rinse. Only the vinegar-free versions will work in this capacity.) The orange dye does change the color of the egg, but the darker colors end up going into the dye, making it appear darker, which is why some pysanka artists keep two colors of orange, one labeled "dirty orange" and the other just plain "orange." The "dirty orange" dye bath is used as a gentle way to prepare the egg for another sequence of dye, namely red and purples. The "orange" dye is used, obviously, to dye an egg a nice orange color. Some pysanka artists make up their own orange dye, usig various combinations of red and yellow. Mixing two packets of Ukrainian Gift Shop (UGS) yellow dye and one packet of UGS scarlet dye makes a nice "brilliant orange," but it does not have the ability to "remove" former colors as described above, something only straight orange UGS dye seems able to do. The source of the dye is important. Various places sell orange dye, including UGS (in Minnesota), Surma (in NYC) and Patty Wiszuk-DeAngelo. In the end, you must remember that every eggshell absorbs color differently, and that the color you achieve depends on the colors that have previously been applied to the shell, as well as the chemicals (such as soap or bleach) that have been used during the process. To some extent, achieving the "right" color is a matter of trial and error. If you have an egg that simply will not dye the orange color you see, try either cleaning it with soap (Simple Green works well) or bleaching it back to white, then placing it in YELLOW dye for a while, then place it in the orange dye. If that still won't work, try some of the dye variations mentioned above (either a different dye manufacturer or a combination of red and yellow). In any case, don't give up!

What is the birth name of Ruslana Pysanka?

Ruslana Pysanka's birth name is Ruslana Igorevna Pisanko.

Are there special paints for pysanky eggs?

Pysanky are not made with paints, they are made with dyes. In earlier times, pysanky were dyed with natural (and usually botanical) dyes mades from flowers, onion skins, grasses, bark, etc. Today most pysanka makers use chemical dyes of the same sort used to dye silk and wool known as acid dyes (often referred to as aniline dyes). They are quite different than the dyes (food coloring) used to dye the traditional monochromatic Easter eggs (Paas, etc.). These dyes can be purchased from craft stores (some) and pysanka supply sites. You can also purchase powdered dyes meant for wool or silk, and mix them up by adding about half a teaspoon to a cup and a half of boiling water along with a tablespoon of vinegar. See the link below for more information on dyes and other pysanka supplies.

Can you tye dye shirts in kool aid?

Yes, You Can, With vinegar!