How To Dye Clothing With Food Coloring

A Source Of Heat (The Heat Is What Fixes The Colour)

Strain out the plant material and return the liquid to. Clear vinegar (this stops the colour washing out) rubber gloves (unless you want to look like you’ve got a twenty a day habit) yarn or fabric; They will turn out a bit.

Make Sure You Use Enough Dye To Saturate.

Put boiling water in a bowl. Start by mixing equal parts water and white vinegar in your bowl. Heat the vinegar, dye and water mixture.

Pouring The Water And Food Coloring Into A Squeeze Bottle And Giving It A Good Shake Is The Best And Easiest Way To Mix Up Your Dye.

Make a mixture of warm water and food coloring, 10 drops of food. Squeeze in 4 tablespoons of food coloring per quart of water that you have added into the stock pot. Fill a large stock pot with water.

In Order To Make Dye With Food Coloring, Fill The Water Bottle With A 1/2 Cup Of Water And Approximately 16 Drops Of Food Coloring.

Food color gels are great to use, in place of regular food coloring. If you are only dyeing a small amount of clothing, fill the pot halfway. Use a different water bottle for each color of tie dye you make.

Use A Different Water Bottle For Each Color Of Tie Dye You Make.

This can be accomplished by boiling on a stovetop or in the microwave for 5 to 10 minutes, or you can leave the mixture in a plastic bag in a sunny place for a day. The longer you leave the eggs in the colored water, the deeper the color will be. Food coloring is food safe but it will stain your table and clothes.