Diy dye

After the Kool aid tie dye did NOT work, I looked again to the internet to find a way to make tie dye shirts without a kit. (because I still could not find any kits or fabric dyes here in Japan) I came across a few blogs and youtube videos about using acrylic paints. Below is what I did. First you collect your materials... Then Mix 1 part acrylic paint to 1 part rubbing alcohol. Start mixing. I just used a plastic spoon with plastic containers. At first it will be gloppy. This is the alcohol…

Natural Dyeing Tutorial. Learn how to use red cabbage to obtain beautiful purples, greens and blues with organic cotton yarn.

Learn how to make natural dyes for fabric using ingredients that you already have around! Have fun experimenting to get beautiful colors and shades!

When I was a little girl, I was really obsessed with wilderness survival. Not exactly a tomboy, but I would climb trees, build forts, and get really dirty collecting rocks/plants/acorns in sunflower dresses and my mothers lipstick. Actually, thanks to the 90s trend revival that is almost exactly how I am today. So really, little has changed.

Discover the process of dyeing with this Natural Dye Pulling (Tie Dyeing) DIY. This project is great to do with kids and is part of our Kids Lab series.

Learn how to naturally change the shade of your fabric with a tea-dye. It's easy, and anticipation over the results are part of the fun!

I’ve written up a follow-up to my tutorial on how to dye cotton blue with red cabbage because it’s one of the most popular posts on my blog! 😀 Related: How To Dye Blue With Red Cabbage (DIY Iron Mordant) This is a little different to my first tutorial because here I’m extracting the red … Continue reading How To Dye Cotton Blue With Red Cabbage (No Mordant) →

Avoid the toxins of conventional food dyes by using natural food dyes you can easily make at home!

Anyone who can make a pot of tea can dye a skein of wool or yard of plain linen to whatever color they want, using commonly found plants.

Looking for a fun summer craft? Try dyeing dish towels using the ice dye method! Similar to tie dye but using powder fabric dye and ice. You create a marbled look that is so unique. Learn how to ice dye this summer!

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Blueberries aren't just delicious. They also have a unique and beautiful color. Learn how to make your own homemade organic blueberry dye.

Learn the process of ombre dyeing—a gradual shading method—to give a beautiful, gradient-dyed look to your clothing and home décor fabrics.

One of the most common questions we see is How to Make Soda Ash for Tie Dye, and the answer is actually very simple! You probably have everything you need already in your house. To make soda ash for tie dye, just take baking soda and heat it to 300 degrees F for an hour! Both baking soda and soda ash are made up of sodium and carbon. Heating baking soda releases carbon dioxide and water vapor which leaves behind just Sodium Carbonate. Sodium Carbonate, or soda ash, is a mild alkali that is…

Learn what natural mordants for dyeing are, including step-by-step instructions, and tips for achieving desired results in natural dyeing.

Did you know you can create your own basic dyes and paint colors right at home? That’s right. Dyes and pigments can be concocted from plants, fruits, and other natural surroundings, which makes them safer and more environmentally-friendly as well. This post shares all you need to know!

Follow these easy step-by-step instructions. Get the basics on how to tie dye like a pro with these tips for tie-dye success on almost any fabric item.