This fun fabric dye craft is suitable for beginners. In minutes you can match the dye to any tree colour theme. See how white or light paper decorations change into something much more colourful. This is a great Christmas tree decoration DIY project, but you can easily change the colours for different holidays, events or parties.
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You can always match your home decor to your holiday decor. We will use red an an example but use the colour that appeals to you the most...It's easy to dye paper with Tintex that you already have on hand. Let's take a look at some festive example of crafts that you can do with the family:
Cardinal Red Cards - start with plain or textured paper and use a brush to paint, splash or even dip into the dye solution...Read more
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You can always match your home decor to your holiday decor. We will use red an an example but use the colour that appeals to you the most...It's easy to dye paper with Tintex that you already have on hand. Let's take a look at some festive example of crafts that you can do with the family:
Cardinal Red Cards - start with plain or textured paper and use a brush to paint, splash or even dip into the dye solution.
Scarlet Red Buttons - dye clear nylon buttons by placing them in the dye solution and use the buttons to accent gifts for a personal touch.
Cardinal Red Clothespin - dunk plain old clothespins into the dye solution to add personality. They can be used as place card holders, wreath accents or even on the tree.
Adding a little red dye goes a long way to getting major holiday impact. How would you add red to create festive holiday decor in your space?
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You can transform your existing light (or dark) gloves to a rainbow of options with fabric dye. Use hand dyeing methods or any washing machine with our products. Dye will intensify the existing colour or completely change the colour of any knit; add a couple of pairs of gloves into the dye bath for another project. Avoid shrinkage; don't dye woolens in washing machines. Use the hand dyeing method for knits: allow to cool in dye bath until lukewarm, stir constantly, then thoroughly rinse in cool water until clear.
Test new colours on like fabric before dyeing an entire garment. Mix a colour sample, and completely dissolve 1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp or 1/2 tsp, of dye(s) in 1 cup of hot water. Mix new fabric dye colours: using less dye will produce lighter colours, using more dye will produce darker or brighter colours.
Royal, Navy or Midnight blue and any shade between...
Forest and Kelly green can be mixed in different amounts with blue dyes to create new colours...
Add a little Cardinal or Scarlet red to Purple or Dark Plum to make an impact....
See what adding a little Royal Blue to Purple will do?
New red colours are created with different amounts of Cardinal and Scarlet Red...
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You only need to use yellow & orange dye and the result is cute wearable candy corn! Make your own orange by mixing Scarlet or Cardinal Red with Brilliant Yellow.
This project is made even spookier with a crocheted skull.n...Read more
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Prepare dyeing solution and after solution is dissolved place rope in dye bath
Rinse rope and hand to dry over a protected work area.
Use the dyed rope for Halloween craft accents.
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The easiest DIY ever is to do a single colour dyeing project; just choose the colour you want to dye and put all of your material in the dye bath. You can simply add a pop of colour to regular white linen, cotton or hemp napkins (try Tangerine Orange, Cardinal Red or Brilliant Yellow fabric dyes). More adventurous dyers can mix a 2-3 colours together or try tie dye, ombre techniques. It's also fun to stamp, spray or paint designs on the fabric too...for a personal touch your guests will love.
Add a touch of country chic to you holiday tablescape with custom burlap flowered napkin rings; use them to add more colour to your dyed napkins. Layer with placemats, tablecloths and runners for a colourful thanksgiving holiday table...Read more
]]>The easiest DIY ever is to do a single colour dyeing project; just choose the colour you want to dye and put all of your material in the dye bath. You can simply add a pop of colour to regular white linen, cotton or hemp napkins (try Tangerine Orange, Cardinal Red or Brilliant Yellow fabric dyes). More adventurous dyers can mix a 2-3 colours together or try tie dye, ombre techniques. It's also fun to stamp, spray or paint designs on the fabric too...for a personal touch your guests will love.
Add a touch of country chic to you holiday tablescape with custom burlap flowered napkin rings; use them to add more colour to your dyed napkins. Layer with placemats, tablecloths and runners for a colourful thanksgiving holiday table.
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Orange Fabric Dye Transforms Home Decor
People love orange around the holidays because it is such a warm and inviting colour. Restaurants have added orange to the decor to help stimulate the appetite of customers. Use fabric dye to add pops of orange to your space for a big style impact:
Update Clothing with Fabric Dye
Add orange to your wardrobe with fabric dye, how far you go is up to you. Dye an entire garment orange or add a pop of colour to a neutral outfit with a fabric tote or a scarf. Experiment with different dyeing techniques to add interest to basic parts of your wardrobe:
Use orange to add personality to your crafts. Easily change the ordinary into the extraordinary with dye. Earlier we posted about a beautiful Cotton Rope project, dyed orange cord can accent family cards, holiday gift tags or gift bags.
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Hand dyeing stripes is one of the 5 simple tie dye techniques that everyone should try. The blue and white stripes look great with white plates. Use the royal blue napkin as an accent for a bright table setting anytime of the year.
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PLAN DESIGN BEFORE DYEING:Optional: Gently wrap fabric in plastic and set aside for a few hours or overnight. Remove plastic, rinse fabric in the sink until water runs clear.
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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy tie dyeing. There are many tried & true techniques to add a splash of colour to fabric. You don't need to be a master dyer to try the Bullseye, Spiral (or swirl tie dye), Stripe, Heart or 'no-tie' Folded Dyeing methods. Once familiar with these designs, you can use the basic concepts to make new shapes.
When tie dyeing, colours blend into one another to create new hues and interesting designs. You can get great results with primary colours (red, yellow or blue) since they can combine to make secondary colours (orange, green and purple). You can also experiment with complementary colours that are opposite on the dye colour wheel (orange & blue or red & green).
The classic bullseye design will look great on a T-shirt, pillow slip or napkin.
The spiral design will look great on a T-shirt, dress, tote or use for a fun summer tablecloth.
Stripes look great on everything so you can have fun creating new designs by adjusting the size and location; horizontal and vertical stripes can create totally different looks on the same sized fabric.
Not just for Valentines Day heart tie dye designs look great in a variety of applications. Use a heart to add impact to a T shirt, tote, apron or pillow slip anytime of the year -- the basic design idea is similar to the bullseye.
This is an easy DIY project to do for napkins, placemats, table cloths, pillowcases or even T-shirts. No extra supplies like elastic bands or string is needed -- truly easy even for beginners!
There are a few tricks to getting tie-dye patterns on fabric. It is always best to plan your colours and design before starting. There are many ways of creating 5 classic tie-dye looks.
If needed, you can save time (and dye) by practicing techniques before. Quickly try more complicated tie-dye designs out on paper before dyeing your ‘real’ fabric. You don’t have to attempt a new design until you have had success on paper:
For the best results all fabric layers must be completely saturated in Tintex before wrapping in plastic. If needed, fabric can be re-dyed before rinsing.
If you see that a spot was missed that could make your design look unfinished, add more dye to ‘touch-up’ the area while elastics are still on. After touching up, allow your project to set with plastic for longer and rinse as usual.
Make sure all elastics are tightly secured. Using thicker string or plastic ties will make wider lines of base colour in the design. The more elastics you use the more base will show through in your design.
Folding and pleating fabric create crisper lines while gathering or loosely scrunching will create more abstract or organic pattern shapes. Decide the look you desire for your DIY project and choose a gathering technique that will compliment your design.
Some designs will be easier & faster to execute when submerged in a dye bath (ex: bowl or sink) instead of using a squirt bottle. Using a bowl is great for single colour designs, but you can also dip different sections of your fabric into other dye colours (turn fabric and dip into colours as needed until all sides are covered in dye).
Sometimes a design will look neater is you leave a small space around elastics un-dyed (for a clearer division between dye colours). If you prefer having colours gently blend together, dyes can bleed into interesting patterns while making new colours. Primary colours red, yellow & blue combine to make secondary colours orange, green & purple. Colour theory can help you if you want to blend new dye colours together.
The 'folded technique' is a method where no ties are used to secure fabric. You can dip all the folded edges of fabric into the prepared dye bath so that even the middle layers are saturated with dye. If you are using a squeeze bottle, always check that all layers of (folded) fabric are saturated before covering in plastic.
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Plan the design by selecting the colours you would like to use (dye colour wheel shows the relation between colours) or use your favourite Tintex dyes in an abstract design.
Plan the order you would like the colours to be placed onto your fabric. Decide how you want to create designs: (roll fabric, swirl fabric or fold fabric). Create un-dyed blank space when you secure additional elastic bands (or string) to your fabric.
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Note: For two colours dip half of lenses into one colour and dip the other half into another colour.
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Stripes look great on everything so you can have fun creating new designs by adjusting the size and location. Horizontal and vertical stripes create different looks.
We dyed our clear lenses: scarlet red, royal blue, tangerine orange and brilliant yellow, but you can try any colour combination.
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Wear rubber or plastic gloves to protect hands from staining and/or protect work area with plastic or newspaper as needed.
The hand dyeing method was used: tap water was heated with a kettle. Add the required amount of Tintex using a measuring cup/measuring spoon and thoroughly mix until it is completely dissolved.
The dye colour guide has more information about mixing custom colours using core Tintex dyes.
The polycarbonate lenses were then placed into the dye solution for 5 minutes (you can adjust the time as needed for deeper or lighter colour).
After the desired colour was achieved they were rinsed and ready-to-wear.
Note: For two colours dip half of lenses into one colour and dip the other half into another colour.
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Make new custom colours by blending a couple dyes together. Start with white or off white/cream fabric and add the blue and green dye colours together. You can use other dyeing techniques like ombre or tie dye too; more colours creates more options for creativity.
Use the hand dyeing method to transform basic white fabric into tropical blue-green; the dye colour guide has more info about blending & mixing new colours.
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We dyed plain brown wood clothespins Scarlet Red to make Valentine's Day place card holders and have listed simple steps to dye wood using 5 different techniques.…Read more
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We used the immersion dyeing technique for the wooden clothespins. Choose a paintbrush, sponge, roller, immersion, spray or stencil dyeing technique. You can protect your work by adding polyurethane or you may choose to sand and leave as is. Each dyeing method will give a totally different personal style.
The rustic look may appeal to a more casual space or even a modern industrial loft. Brushing on dye is easy for a traditional look. A stencil adds character to a plain piece of wood. A spray of dye solution will produce an abstract look that you can rub in to soften. The dipping or immersion method is an easy fast-track to an ombre look; it can also be used for an all-over colour update.
Brush/Sponge/Roller Dyeing Technique
Dipping & Immersion Dyeing Technique
Spray Dyeing Technique
Stencil Dyeing Technique
Rustic Dyeing Technique
Our dye is designed to work on most washable fabrics (suitable for cotton, linen, silk, nylon, acetate, rayon, wool and viscose. Do not use on 100% polyester or 100% acrylic. Tintex works best on clean and damp fabric with the powder dissolved in very hot water (use a kettle or microwave to heat the water). Hot tap water is not ideal. The hand dyeing stovetop method is the preferred technique for brights. You can use double the usual amount of dye for the dry fabric weight to get more vibrant colours. Active dyeing times may vary from 20 or 30 minutes to an hour depending on desired results and the fabric used. For best results, it is helpful to wash freshly dyed items alone or with similar colours.
Here is an ::easy:: DIY to transform plain white laced kicks. Update your shoelaces with purple fabric dye. Of course you can use any colour that you want. Get creative and match an outfit, holiday or school colours. Dyeing shoelaces takes only a little dye (it's a great way to use up extra dye left over from a larger project).
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When you treat cashmere delicately you can easily update the colour with fabric dye. Results may vary for projects depending on the dyeing technique, so we always suggest using the hand dyeing method when possible (If you are nervous, practice the hand dyeing method on a test garment).
Turn a white sweater Tan Beige:
Or try Midnight Blue...
Or mix a custom colour to match your mood...
Reduce shrinkage: make an outline of the garment before dyeing
Mix Dyeing Solution: dissolve required amount of dye in hot water *always check garment care label to know how hot water can be (some garments can only tolerate slightly warm water, Tintex works best with the hottest water a garment can tolerate)
Dyeing: add the clean wet garment to enough water, so it moves freely and is completely covered
Cool Down: allow garment to cool in dye bath until lukewarm, stir constantly (but avoid twisting) for at least 30 minutes
Rinsing: rinse in lukewarm water and cold water, until water is clear (you could drain and then refill with clean water if using a sink)
Squeeze Gently: remove as much water as possible (don't wring or twist). If needed, you could blot garment with a old dark towel: roll garment and towel together while pressing down gently (the towel will help absorb excess water). Repeat if necessary.
Dry: lay garment flat after matching pre-dyeing outline
Clean Up: clean container or sink using an appropriate cleanser, bleach and clean water. There are many tips available to help you wash delicate cashmere garments.
]]>Don't worry if you are new to dyeing, there are tips to help you get the best result. Easily dye old jeans a new darker or brighter colour...Read more
]]>If your jeans have faded evenly you can over-dye the existing colour. To dye denim lighter or a completely different colour use Colour Remover first. It is designed to get most fabrics to a creamy off-white colour. Lighter fabrics will get dyeing results closer to Tintex box colour.
Colour Remover may be used alone to get a darker pair of jeans lighter. You can get creative and experiment with dip dyeing, tie-dyeing, using stencils or even abstract drizzle designs.
Mix equal parts Navy Blue and Black together for the classic deepest blue/black. Adjust the dye formula to be more 'black' or more 'blue' depending on your taste, the dye colour guide has more information on mixing new colours using core Tintex products.
Keep water temperatures at 140°F (you can use a kettle or the microwave to heat the water) for the best absorption. Use one 55g box of dye for a pound of cotton. Double the amount of Tintex for darker colours. Get more fabric dyeing tips.
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If you can see a blue colour on your fabric, you have used too much product. One easy way to lighten the blue colour is to immediately wash your fabric on an extended cycle with your detergent of choice. If after machine washing the blue still persists, you could use Colour Remover to lighten the blue according to the directions. When the blue has lightened enough you can wash the sweater again and dry as usual.
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A knit sweater will look completely different on you depending on the colour. Just check out the ones below: Midnight Blue, Charcoal Grey and our brand new Tangerine Orange on a basic sweater.
As always it is important to wear gloves so you don't stain your hands or ruin your nail art. For the best results, make sure that the dye has completely dissolved before adding your sweater. Try to be extra gentle and do not knot your knit during dyeing or rinsing. Tintex will give a great result on most washable fabrics but is not is not suitable for 100% acrylic or 100% polyester knits.
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Another question that often gets asked is how much dye is needed. As a general rule darker or brighter colours use more dye than pastels. The dye needed varies by fabric weight and fabric content. To get the same colour on cotton, linen, silk, spandex & viscose you can use less Tintex than you need for nylon, acetate, rayon & wool.
For best results with your dyeing projects, do a colour test sample before starting.
New colours are created by mixing 1-3 dyes until the desired shade is obtained. You can use the fabric dye colour wheel to help or simply get creative. If your fabric is not already white or cream, prepare it before dyeing, by using Colour Remover. White cotton will dye closest to package colour, but nylon, silk, rayon, and wool may dye lighter or darker. For best results with any project, test your colour before.
Cut a 12" x 12" swatch of fabric and measure dye with a teaspoon or tablespoon. Dissolve Tintex into 1 or 2 cups of very hot water. Each custom colour recipe may include full or partial measurements of teaspoons or tablespoons (example: 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 tsp and/or Tbsp). Adjust the amount of dye as needed to get your desired custom colour.
Describing how you want your colour to look like can help you know what dyes to use in your new colour formula recipe. Recently, Laurie wanted to now how to make burgundy or wine-red using Tintex. Burgundy is a rich dark red that may have some dark plum undertones. Add a deep neutral dye like: dark brown, charcoal grey or black to any Tintex red to make your colour have more depth. This way the new dye colour look will look much deeper.
To make burgundy, start with cardinal red (scarlet red can be subbed) and add a deep neutral dye like dark brown (charcoal grey or black can be subbed) and then add a little dark plum fabric dye (purple can be subbed). You can also make a purple colour by mixing any Tintex red & any Tintex blue (adjust amounts as needed) if you add a small amount of charcoal grey or black you will deepen the purple to be a dark plum colour. In general, you can darken any dye by adding a small amount of charcoal grey, black, navy or dark brown.
Basic burgundy recipe options are all for 1 cup hot water *adjust dye amounts to be darker/lighter as desired.
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Prepare fabric by washing and leaving damp.
Wear rubber gloves to prevent dye from staining your skin; if needed, protect work area with plastic.
Fill a bucket/stainless steel sink with enough very hot water (do not use hot tap water) so your material will be completely submerged.
Add 2 packages (adjust amount as needed) of Tintex powder to 2 cups (500ml) of very hot water (use water heated in a kettle) stirring gently until completely dissolved.
Add mixed dye solution to the hot water in the sink or bucket and mix carefully.
Add the fabric and carefully move the material around in the water for a minimum of 30 minutes. Darker or brighter colours can stay in dye bath for up to 60 minutes *Dye colour always looks darker while wet.
Remove fabric and gently squeeze the excess dye out. Do not wring fabric. Rinse material with cool water until the water runs clear.
Clean your workstation thoroughly as soon as possible after dyeing.
Wash fabric in warm water with laundry detergent, alone or with similar colours.
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Over-dyeing is a simple way to extend the life of your jeans. You can also use a different colour to over-dye with; the Dye Colour Wheel helps explain colour theory. Existing colour will always impact the results (unless the fabric has been lightened with Colour Remover). You can create a brand new colour or change the undertone of the fabric, depending on the dye that you choose. For example, if your jeans are red and you over-dye blue you could create purple or even fuchsia depending on the blue dye colour and/or amount of dye used.
Blue jeans look like new after over dyeing. We used two 55g packs of black fabric dye (for a few pairs of faded blue jeans). By over-dyeing we achieved a dark blue/black undertone for a classic raw denim look.
For the best results test colour before to be sure that you are happy with the intensity. Tintex is a hot water dye, if possible, keep water temperatures at 140°F for the best absorption. Use more dye per fabric weight for deeper colour, or less dye for lighter colour. Use one standard sized 55g box for a pound of cotton, and double amount for darker or brighter colours (dye colour guide has more info about mixing).
How will you dye your jeans?
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