How to Make Dye from Ribbons
Have you ever wanted to make dye for material out of ribbons? Well, here is how to make it!
Steps
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Place the ribbons into a deep dish.
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In a kettle, boil the water.
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Pour the boiled water over the ribbons.
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Carefully pummel the ribbons with a potato masher. This will help the dye to escape.
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Once you can see a faint colouring to the water, pour the water and ribbons into a pan.
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Turn your hob onto a high temperature.
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Place the pan onto the hob.
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Stir the ribbons and water constantly.
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After 10 or so minutes, remove the pan from the hob.
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Turn the hob off.
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Continue stirring the water and ribbons until they cool down.
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Once cool, drain the water into a dish.
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Throw away the ribbons.
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Store the dye in a clean sterilised jar or bottle.
- This dye can be used by placing white or grey material into a large bowl or barrel, and pour a whole bottle of dye over the material and warm.
Tips
- Add a few drops of food dye for a slightly stronger, more reliable dye.
Warnings
- The dye may not work if the ribbons are too old or too faded.
Things You'll Need
- About 10 - 20 hair ribbons (red and deep blue work especially well)
- 1 liter (0.3 US gal) of water
- 1 Pan
- 1 Hob
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