Iron Vat Temperature

Q: What temperature should my iron vat be? I’ve heard you mention boiling the water for the vat, but also heard you refer to using the vat cold or at room temperature.

A: The ferrous vat can work at both cold and warm temperatures. I typically re-heat to about 125F after a long dye session and then allow it to cool before dyeing.

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