Why dye?
To
Update- Ever get bored of the clothes hanging in your closet? Easily and inexpensively dye your used clothing/accessories different colors for a completely updated look.
To
Repurpose- Got faded blue jeans? Use denim RIT dye to make them look brand new! Stain on your favorite white skirt? Dye it black!
To
Create- When you dye something it becomes completely one-of-a-kind, something that no one else has or will ever have.
Dye of choice?
I use
RIT dye, a product that dates back to the early 1900s (You can read the complete history
here).
So why do I use RIT, you may ask? Here's why:
- It's a trusted brand
- It is completely non-toxic
- It works! This is the dye professionals use-we aren't talking about your kids tie-dye birthday party here
- Super easy to use
- Inexpensive
- There are 27 colors in both liquid and powder form-and those colors can be mixed to create hundreds more
- It does not weaken or harm any fabrics it is used on
- It can be found everywhere (many grocery and craft stores)
What can RIT dye?
The following is from RIT's website:
- Washable fabrics containing natural fibers: cotton, linen, wool, silk and ramie
- Synthetic fibers: rayon and nylon
- Fiber blends: fabrics with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber (note: blends will tint
evenly but will not achieve full color)
- Fabric shoes: cotton canvas sneakers and satin shoes made of silk
- Unfinished wood and wicker: furniture, picture frames, moldings, shutters, wicker baskets,
straw, rattan and sisal squares
- Nylon-based plastics: buttons, fasteners, golf balls and lacrosse sticks
- Natural dried plants and pine cones: dried cornhusks, milkweed, goldenrod, thistle, foxtails and
pine cones
- Paper: watercolor paper and newspaper for papercrafts and cardmaking
- Miscellaneous: unfinished clay, cement, cork, feathers, fabric
lampshades, paraffin (powder dye only), cotton and nylon rope, sand and
seashells
- Food for crafts: dried beans, eggshells, seeds and macaroni
That's a pretty extensive list!
So there you have it, get dyeing!
