Re: Can you over oxidize indigo?

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Posted by Debra on September 17, 2004 at 00:18:58:

In reply to: Can you over oxidize indigo? posted by Meg on September 16, 2004 at 20:39:41:

: If indigo is accidently left mixed up in a bowl for six hours, can
: it still be used or you have to throw it out and start over.
: Someone close to me wants to know and I am just not sure about it.
: what do you all think?
:
: Meg

I mixed Catherine's indigo with hot water about 2 hours too early once
when the henna wasn't quite ready and it did nothing to my strand
tests even at 100% indigo and it wouldn't even stain paper towels
permanently. Now I use cold water give it about 20-30 minutes when I
see the dye release and the results have been more consistent mixed
with henna.

I'd start over just so you don't waste your time. I find indigo to be
somewhat unpredictable compared to henna.

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: : If indigo is accidently left mixed up in a bowl for six hours, can : : it still be used or you have to throw it out and start over. : : Someone close to me wants to know and I am just not sure about it. : : what do you all think? : : : : Meg : : I mixed Catherine's indigo with hot water about 2 hours too early once : when the henna wasn't quite ready and it did nothing to my strand : tests even at 100% indigo and it wouldn't even stain paper towels : permanently. Now I use cold water give it about 20-30 minutes when I : see the dye release and the results have been more consistent mixed : with henna. : : I'd start over just so you don't waste your time. I find indigo to be : somewhat unpredictable compared to henna.
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