How to use Inkodye

Try one of our sun-printing projects or follow the basic instructions below.

1. Plan

Pick your canvas:
Inkodye can be used on most natural fibers like cotton, linen, rayon, raw silk, wood, and raw leathers.  

Pick your colors:
Inkodye is available in three colors that can be mixed to create many different shades! You can also mix Inkodye with water to create lighter shades. 

2. Apply

Apply Inkodye:
Apply the dye in a way that best suits your piece. Inkodye can be brushed, dipped, rolled, stamped, stenciled, screen printed, and more!

Try Resist:
Inkodye Resist is great for creating complex patterns, as it prevents the dye from developing on the areas it’s applied to. Resist can be applied with squeeze-tip bottles for precise application, or with sponges and brushes for a looser application.

3. Develop in the sun

While the dye is still wet, expose your project to direct sunlight for best results. The colors should become fully developed within 5-8 minutes! The timing may vary slightly depending on weather conditions and time of day, but just see what looks right to you. It’s hard to go wrong with Inkodye.

4. Clean up

Rinse your project:
After the Inkodye has finished developing in the sunlight, move to a shaded or darker area to rinse your project. We recommend rinsing first with warm water, washing with laundry detergent and hot water, and then rinsing again, to ensure that the excess dye has been removed. When creating photographic prints, be sure to agitate the print thoroughly while washing.

Wash up:
Wash up with warm soapy water. If you happen to get some developed dye on your skin we recommend using Reduran hand cleaner.