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    Can I use something other than a washing machine?
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    You can hand-wash them with hot soapy water and dry outside for a few hours.
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    I already made a shirt with food coloring and I didn't use vinegar. How do I make sure the color stays?
    Ihentuge Chibuzo
    Community Answer
    Always wash with salt in the washing water. It helps the color stay.
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    I washed a shirt and the colours bled how can I stop that happening for next time?
    CageyCat
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    Wash new colors in cold water until you're sure the colors have 'set'. Some fabrics and manufactured dyes take longer than others-- more than several washes. Also, be careful to wash colored clothing with colored clothing.
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    I have several shirts I have dyed. Can I do them together first time in washer?
    Community Answer
    Not unless they are all the same color. If they aren't all the same color, then the colors could bleed onto other shirts. And even if they are all the same color, you might not want to risk any color bleeding.
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    If I wanted to block out a word or message -- like a team name or "mom" or "congratulations" -- what is the best way to do this?
    Rose
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    Try tie dying with the same color of the words so it isn't noticeable. If they're black, this isn't the best idea, as it doesn't look the best, but if you really don't want it visible, you can tie dye it a bit black.
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