Dying Buttons

hello lovelys :)

who doesn't love buttons?

they're great for crafts, adding color to your clothes & even for making your own jewelry.
but what happens when you can't find buttons in that particular perfect color?

well here's a way to dye your own :)

I recently ordered a ton of Rit Dye (for a few other projects),
and found out about this cool technique.

You will need:
- a measuring cup
- measuring spoons

- liquid or powdered Rit dye (yes, it HAS to be Rit)

- a plastic bottle (1 for each color)

- buttons (duh)

- hot water

- strainer
- paper towels

- garbage bag

- a butter knife (or anything to stir the dye)

Step 1:

Before doing anything,
cover your workspace with the garbage bag.
This dye is permanent, so it WILL stain your shit.


Step 2:

This step is completely optional.
During the dying process,
it's important to check the color of your buttons every few minutes
to ensure that you get the color you desire.
I knew it would be a pain in the ass to stir it with the top if the bottle,
so I cut it off.


Step 3:
 
Time to prepare the dye.
Take your measuring cup and fill it with water.
Microwave it for about 3 minutes.

 
For liquid dye:
1 cup of water + 1 tablespoon of dye

For powdered dye:

1 cup of water + 2 tablespoons of dye

To make sure it's the desired color, dip a piece of paper towel into the dye.
If it's too dark, add more water,
if it's too light, add more dye.


Step 4:

Add the buttons to the dye.
For some colors, it will take only a few minutes,

for others, it will take a little longer.


Step 5:
 
Stir and check the color of the buttons every few minutes.
Don't forget to wipe of the stirrer after each color.


Step 6:
 
Once your buttons have reached the desired color,
pour the dye and buttons into the strainer.
Rinse the buttons with cool water.
Repeat for each color.


TA-DA!

you're done! easy right?
:)

 



can you even imagine the possibilities?
no more searching for that perfect shade, you can make it yourself :)

See you next time loves :)

PS: Like the new signature? ;)