Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The world of colour - The world of DYLON





A brief history on DYLON Worldwide

 
Dylon , a worldwide name is color dye is aptly named  such from its humble beginnings in London in 1946. Hence , ‘Dyes of London’ – Dylon .  From that , they have went on to thrive thoughout decades – brightening up homes , wardrobes and spirits of families across the country.



So here we are , in this linear, and we call it time . Dylon calls it colour.  In every changing decade , fads , and mods – Dylon has always offered products that is ever changing with life itself.  From creative inventions suchs as the Miss DYLON Shoe Colour Range , and designer tights’ dyes of Mary Quaint , Dylon has firmly planted itself as a front runner in dyes  in the world of fashion and pop culture.


Hello Malaysia !!!

 
After almost more than 60 years later , Dylon arrives to Malaysia  with its world famous fabric dyes , whiteners , stain removers , colour run removers and colour care detergents to offer to the public.
Among the top of the range is their hand dyes. It is perfect for tie-dyeing and leaves stunning effects on your clothes , tablecloths , napkins etc.

Here are some of the world famous Dylon dyes.





If you would like to find out more bout Dylon Malaysia , do contact them on their facebook page. Also , if you would like to know more bout the origin and impact of Dylon , do visit their main UK homepage.






Remember , it’s a world of colour that sparks from your creativity. And Dylon has the right colour for all you interested fashionistas  and pop-culturists. 



Monday, May 20, 2013

Tie Dye workshop with Dylon Malaysia (12th May 2013)

Hello fellow travelers , Its been a while since I blogged. But rest assured , the bus driver has returned and is in his bus ke bulan. Lets all trip on a workshop that I went to on the 12th of May.


Dylon Tie - Dye Workshop 2013



Always wanting to make my own  hippy-themed tee shirts , I finally got to know how and also went back home with a few tees of my own ! Yay !


Dylon Dye Sachets
Sharon teaching me the 'spiral' design
 Here is the basic instruction to create your own tie dye tees ! Remember , Dylon hand dye sachets are ideal for making the colour stand out in your creations. Be it on clothes , pillowcases , napkins etc.

And in 10 simple steps , you can be proud owner of your own tie dye tee shirt ! I am psyched!!! :)

Instructions -
1. Wash and leave fabric damp
2.Prepare fabric as instructed ( you can choose which style to follow , i followed the spiral design)
3.Using gloves , dissolve dye in 500ml warm water
4.Fill bowl with 6 litres of warm water (around 40 degrees celcius)
5.Stir 250g(4tbsp) salt , then regularly for 45 minutes.
6.Submerge fabric in water
7.Stir for 15 minutes, then regularly for 45minutes.
8.Without untying the fabric , rinse in cold water until water runs clear. Then untie and wash in warm water.
9. Dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
10. Wash separately for the first few washes to remove any excess dye.



Here's what I made !!! :)



Before ( tee shirt 1)
Before ( tee shirt 2)
After ( tee shirts 1 & 2)



 Thanks to the Dylon tie-dye workshop ,  Now I know how to make my own pyschedelic tee - shirts !!!

Make sure you do visit them on their facebook page here ! 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dylon-Malaysia/530372857014115