tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post2542986294108694539..comments2024-03-22T01:17:01.667-05:00Comments on Georgette's Jiu Jitsu World: A Guide to Dyeing Your Own GiUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-59892872082201926852015-07-04T08:28:57.397-05:002015-07-04T08:28:57.397-05:00Yes, you should be fine :-)Yes, you should be fine :-)Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-13145800422774850682015-07-04T07:52:01.720-05:002015-07-04T07:52:01.720-05:00Hi, i would like to try dying a fuji gi from pink ...Hi, i would like to try dying a fuji gi from pink to black do you think it work?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08045295596626844954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-68703510759420703222015-06-17T16:16:17.795-05:002015-06-17T16:16:17.795-05:00This blog posting rocks! I wish I had access to i...This blog posting rocks! I wish I had access to it before creating a purple gi for my daughter. My background in theatre had me turning to old school boiling vats of dye which causes much shrinkage in 100% cotton uniforms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111111397389054285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-65592857553140354432015-03-28T00:12:33.401-05:002015-03-28T00:12:33.401-05:00The dye I recommend does not have the appropriate ...The dye I recommend does not have the appropriate chemical reaction with non natural fibers like polyester, so the dye would only take on the cotton parts of the thread. Try it, report back? I'm curious. Thanks :-)Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-10577389461896010412015-03-27T23:47:20.068-05:002015-03-27T23:47:20.068-05:00I know all of your JJ gi's are probably 100% c...I know all of your JJ gi's are probably 100% cotton - have you had any experience dyeing medium weight karate gi's that are cotton/poly blends?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399540859019975764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-81481380264002194672013-06-17T21:38:41.537-05:002013-06-17T21:38:41.537-05:00Thanks for the instructions! I used them to great ...Thanks for the instructions! I used them to great effect today making my 1st dyed gi! A Dark green single weave Fuji. Very nice :)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597719629276744299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-31679627714459097452013-06-13T00:03:24.321-05:002013-06-13T00:03:24.321-05:00Definetely a lot of work but I did this for my son...Definetely a lot of work but I did this for my son. We used 2 Oz of the Procion MX 95 Royal Blue $6.95 from Dharma Trading Co. who I must say were so kind and patient with me over the phone.We also purchased 1 pint of Synthrapol $4.95 and 1lb. of Soda Ash Fixer $1.69,stopped by the local grocery store for 7 lbs of Morton salt I think that was about $7 for a grand total of about $27... the look on my son's face when he saw his new Royal Blue gi= Priceless! haha it turned out great!Oh and they even sent a brand new T shirt as a gift for my first order. Now as long as I can get the shower cleaned up before my wife see's it (looks like a Smurf got murdered in there), we're golden!<br /><br />One more thing- I highly recommend using a paint stirring attachment. I hooked one up to my cordless drill and let it rip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-78502686570456674682011-11-11T21:32:02.025-06:002011-11-11T21:32:02.025-06:00Well, have you a lot of tiedyeing experience? It&...Well, have you a lot of tiedyeing experience? It's tough to tie a gi because the fabric is so thick. Gis are expensive too, unless you'll wear it regardless of how it looks. If you decide to try it, please send me pics?Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-73346937666650522282011-11-11T20:19:17.161-06:002011-11-11T20:19:17.161-06:00Why should I not try to tie-dye my own gi? It is s...Why should I not try to tie-dye my own gi? It is super expensive to have one sent to get dyed or buy one from Happy Kimonos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-15996208618132082952010-10-24T15:50:33.804-05:002010-10-24T15:50:33.804-05:00Embroidery is usually noncotton thread and would l...Embroidery is usually noncotton thread and would likely not take the dye. I suspect you couldn't apply it precisely enough to get just the letters either. Let me know how it goes!Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-46454050229612546262010-10-24T15:50:19.476-05:002010-10-24T15:50:19.476-05:00Embroidery is usually noncotton thread and would l...Embroidery is usually noncotton thread and would likely not take the dye. I suspect you couldn't apply it precisely enough to get just the letters either. Let me know how it goes!Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-63941934664487366922010-10-24T12:39:53.766-05:002010-10-24T12:39:53.766-05:00Do you think I would have luck dying the pink embr...Do you think I would have luck dying the pink embroidery on my atama gi, or would it just run into the rest of the fabric?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01992684944261464272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-15465676323114283512010-09-30T15:01:50.676-05:002010-09-30T15:01:50.676-05:00Way cool, Anonymous! I like!Way cool, Anonymous! I like!Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-48182789021600772432010-09-30T15:01:50.290-05:002010-09-30T15:01:50.290-05:00Way cool, Anonymous! I like!Way cool, Anonymous! I like!Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-89818844458841530132010-09-30T14:59:36.432-05:002010-09-30T14:59:36.432-05:00Thanks for the info..I took a white gi that I did ...Thanks for the info..I took a white gi that I did not like and dyed Olive green..Saved me from buying the Koral Olive green gi for $250.00<br /><br />[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/v7az4j.jpg[/IMG]<br /><br />[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/2uqy6vn.jpg[/IMG]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-46865909039301764552010-08-24T10:16:41.840-05:002010-08-24T10:16:41.840-05:00I bought 2 bottles of RIT liquid dye in purple. I ...I bought 2 bottles of RIT liquid dye in purple. I *almost* got the teal. We're going to use a washing machine. If it turns out bad, meh. It was a crappy, scratchy judo gi. Even if it looks weird and faded and lavender, it'll still be more fun to wear than it is now. :)<br /><br />I'll be sure to post pics!<br /><br />I think when I do start to shrink size I'll attempt to dye my white FENOM gi. Teal. With the fancy dye. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-71274459204078958842010-07-21T11:57:44.236-05:002010-07-21T11:57:44.236-05:00Hi Sara! It all depends on the weight of the fabr...Hi Sara! It all depends on the weight of the fabric you're dyeing. I suggest you weigh the gi, then go to the website (Dharma Trading) and go through their process, it will tell you how much of everything you need to buy. If you have extra chemicals left over afterwards, lock them up and see if you decide to dye another gi :) It's addictive! But if you don't, you can mail them to me and I will use it. :)Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-17579797757064342252010-07-21T11:55:14.335-05:002010-07-21T11:55:14.335-05:00Great post! I only want to dye 1 gi, and don't...Great post! I only want to dye 1 gi, and don't want a lot of extra chemicals left over; I have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old. How much stuff would you suggest? Is 2 oz of dye enough if the dye color doesn't require extra dye? Is 1 lb of soda ash enough? How much of the other stuff besides salt is enough in your opinion? Thanks for the help!Sara Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286390319865570512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-3166707574998043912010-07-21T11:46:34.940-05:002010-07-21T11:46:34.940-05:00I only plan on dying one gi. How much dye, soda as...I only plan on dying one gi. How much dye, soda ash, urea, etc. would you suggest I purchase? The color I want doesn't require extra dye. Is 2 oz of dye enough? Is 1 lb soda ash enough? I just really don't want to have extra chemicals around... I have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old. Thanks so much for posting this!Sara Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286390319865570512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-91134054333841086562010-05-27T10:46:13.278-05:002010-05-27T10:46:13.278-05:00Check out JK's experience dyeing his gi "...Check out JK's experience dyeing his gi "mist grey."<br /><br />http://brittbjj.blogspot.com/2010/05/first-dyed-gi.htmlGeorgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-90980974198723272962010-05-11T14:41:29.786-05:002010-05-11T14:41:29.786-05:00My friend Dory in Florida just emailed me these co...My friend Dory in Florida just emailed me these comments after dyeing a gi:<br /><br />"BTW I did my first gi in Jet Black & wow. RIT and those other brands should be embarrassed for selling that other stuff they call dye. I also did the Chinese red but in my zeal did not use double the amount as per recommended. It came out a somewhat light magenta. I have already submitted an another order for Chinese red and baby blue."Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-10920556124554896522010-04-22T16:30:47.354-05:002010-04-22T16:30:47.354-05:00I will definitely let you know on the batik. I...I will definitely let you know on the batik. I'm optimistic... but I still did it on an inexpensive gi. :)<br /><br />I have been tremendously busy lately, but am starting to get my head above water. Hpoefully, this weekend, I'll get some time to spend with the dye vat.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085160494038535606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-84572358575860058472010-04-22T15:42:29.247-05:002010-04-22T15:42:29.247-05:00@Steve: Well, I take it back on Gameness then. M...@Steve: Well, I take it back on Gameness then. My experience with my first Gameness was great-- perhaps a tad uneven but I chalk that up to not stirring it enough and being my first time. The second Gameness I did looked all right when I gave my friend the gi... and the first two times he wore it. Then, maybe a week or two later, he showed up for class in this splotchy, blotchy, patchy looking thing and I was ashamed to admit I'd dyed it. I mentioned "PostApocalyptic camouflage" right? <br /><br />Maybe he bleached it or conducted some science experiments on it. But if your Gamenesses (Gameni?) came out good then I'm retracting my previous comments. :)<br /><br />You gotta let me know how the batik comes out!!! :)Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-75367312980304236402010-04-22T15:28:58.964-05:002010-04-22T15:28:58.964-05:00Georgette,
You beat me to it! I've been mull...Georgette,<br /><br />You beat me to it! I've been mulling over an article like this for a month or so. Oh well, you wrote it better than I would have, I'm sure! :)<br /><br />I disagree regarding the Gameness gis. I have dyed 2 and they both look great. Very even. The green one I dyed for myself is my favorite gi ever. <br /><br />Overall, it looks like we do things very much the same. It looks like I leave mine in the dye for a bit long... usually 30 to 45 minutes. <br /><br />Next thing for me is batik. I actually have a gi ready to dye. I'm just anxious about getting the wax out! I'll post pics when I'm done.<br /><br />Great article.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085160494038535606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30740798.post-76248175631643749082010-04-22T11:37:17.127-05:002010-04-22T11:37:17.127-05:00@Abby: Thanks! I have posted pictures of the pea...@Abby: Thanks! I have posted pictures of the peach, the coral pink, and the chocolate brown in other posts... do a search on my blog for "dyeing" and you'll find them.<br /><br />The coral pink ended up fading considerably, though I did bleach it twice (after twice, on separate occasions, rolling with two very stinky boys) so that may have influenced it. The peach bugged me so I ended up redyeing it chocolate brown.<br /><br />I've also dyed others' gis brown, and charcoal grey.Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.com