the width of the tray.
this was done so the sides of the fabric would come up a little on each side.
it was easier when 2 people lowered the fabric into the tray.
we had 2 big trays and 1 little tray. dye solution was poured into the bottom...just enough to cover the tray.
and a little squishing to help the dye penetrate.
you can see on this bigger tray, after the middle color was laid on the bottom, the tray was tilted so a second color could be laid in the "crook" of the tray. the fabric was temporarily lifted up slightly to do this...then laid down on the second color. you can 