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Dyeing Techniques and Crafting

	Craft ideas are no longer passé, in fact the ‘craft’ trend is more popular than ever before. Bring your clothes alive with Dylon, you don’t have to be a fashion designer or an artist to get great results. Dylon Fabric Painting Pens are ideal for outlines, writing slogans, drawing, just let your imagination run wild! To create your own images on fabric Dylon Image Maker allows you to transfer favourite pictures to T-shirts or any washable item. All sorts of different tie dye and batik techniques are used to create an individual look for items around the home as well as in the wardrobe. Here are a couple of techniques for you to try: 1. Tie & Dye 2. Batik

		Dyeing craft items and accessories How to use Cold Water Dye on wood Rub down and clean the wooden item thoroughly. Ensure there is no varnish or other special finish. Wearing rubber gloves, dissolve dye in 500ml/1 pint of hot water. Apply the solution evenly to the wood, using a sponge, brush or cloth. Always work with the grain of the wood. Allow to dry. To achieve a darker colour, apply further coats, ensuring that each one dries before applying the next. Apply a clear varnish to seal the dyed areas. How to use Multi-Purpose Dye on feathers Fill a container with enough boiling water to cover feathers. Wearing rubber gloves, dissolve dye in 500ml/1 pint of boiling water. Add the dye solution to the container along with 500ml/ 1 pint of vinegar. Stir well. Put feathers into the container and agitate gently until they are a shade darker than required – a few seconds for light shades, a few minutes for darker shades. Rinse and shake gently. Place on a paper towel to dry. Gently reshape feathers during the drying time. top