Thinking of breathing new life into an old t-shirt, vintage dress, or a plain set of curtains? Curious about the tools you’ll need to pull off your first dyeing project? Here’s everything you need to know to confidently embark on your dyeing adventures
No matter what you plan to dye, whether it’s a pair of jeans or set of curtains, the first step is to choose the right dye for your fabric or material. Always check the care label for the fiber content of the item you plan to dye. ...
Mix liquid Rit DyeMore according to instructions on bottle, or pour directly into your plastic dyeing containers for deeper colors. Submerge plastic items into the dye bath checking every 10 minutes until desired color is reached. Rinse under cold water and sit aside to dry. If you find your ...
Rit Dye is a super cheap option to customize your vehicle without the need for paint or custom parts that cost big $$. You can usually find Rit in the laundry aisle of your local supermarket. The powder (like I’m using here) is around 90 cents. The liqu
6. Set the paint After the painting process, it’s time to set the paint using Rit Dye. Follow the instructions on the Rit Dye packaging to ensure the longevity of your painted designs. After the dye process, rinse your pillow cover carefully and allow it to dry. Find out more about ...
Here’s a simple tutorial to make a totally non-aggressive tie-dye tee perfect for these final days of summer. To make these kid-friendly (tie-dye is a blast to do with little ones, just make sure you put down extra plastic to account for, well, kids), this guide calls for RIT Al...
A set of teaspoons you’re not going to use for any food in the future. Dust mask. A small plastic cup and stirring stick (I like a plastic knife) to mix dye solution. Tongs, a stirring spoon, or something similar to stir your dye bath. ...
Craft your stunning statement piece with this DIY hand necklace tutorial. If you've been curious about soldering, this project is a perfect introduction. You'll learn how to shape and bend the wire to make a hand pendant using a soldering iron set, brass wire, flux soldering paste, and ot...
With that in mind, I set out to thrift something that I could update into a spring trend using Rit. I found a plain white top and knew right away that it would be perfect to recolor for the “ultra-violet” trend. (which just happens to be the Pantone Color of the Year for 2018!
I have seen several cute sweatsuits online but in keeping with trying to shop secondhand as much as possible, I decided to DIY a matching set instead! This was a fun afternoon project that left me with a unique, cheap comfy set to lounge around in (or let’s be real, run errands in...