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Dyeing wood can be useful for craft projects, building work or other reasons. Dyeing wood can be done in a number of ways, often with materials that you may have lying around the house. If you have an afternoon free, you can turn those blocks, beads, or that table into an eye-popping piece of art. | Dyeing wood can be useful for craft projects, building work or other reasons. Dyeing wood can be done in a number of ways, often with materials that you may have lying around the house. If you have an afternoon free, you can turn those blocks, beads, or that table into an eye-popping piece of art. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#Shake all the dye bottles and pour them each into a container. Mix the dye according to the package instructions – you’ll probably need ½ cup liquid dye or 1 box of powder dye with 2 cups of very hot water. Use a glass or ceramic bowl to avoid reactions with the dye colors in the microwave and stir well. | #Shake all the dye bottles and pour them each into a container. Mix the dye according to the package instructions – you’ll probably need ½ cup liquid dye or 1 box of powder dye with 2 cups of very hot water. Use a glass or ceramic bowl to avoid reactions with the dye colors in the microwave and stir well. | ||
#*If you’re using the immersion method, you’ll need the same amount of dye with 2 ‘’quarts’’ of water (depending on the size of your product). | #*If you’re using the immersion method, you’ll need the same amount of dye with 2 ‘’quarts’’ of water (depending on the size of your product). | ||
| − | #*There are many different types of wood dyes out there, and some are just wood stains. Rit dye, like the kind you'd buy for fabric, makes a great, easy-to-use, cheap dye for woods that's widely available in craft supply stores.<ref>https://www.ritstudio.com/techniques/materials/wood-and-wicker-technique/</ref> | + | #*There are many different types of wood dyes out there, and some are just wood stains. Rit dye, like the kind you'd buy for fabric, makes a great, easy-to-use, cheap dye for woods that's widely available in craft supply stores.<ref name="rf1">https://www.ritstudio.com/techniques/materials/wood-and-wicker-technique/</ref> |
#Test a piece of scrap wood. Dip a piece of scrap wood (or use an area of the wood you’re using that can’t be seen) into the bowl of dye. Give it a minute or two to dry as it’s darker when wet. If you don’t like it, add more dye or more water as needed. | #Test a piece of scrap wood. Dip a piece of scrap wood (or use an area of the wood you’re using that can’t be seen) into the bowl of dye. Give it a minute or two to dry as it’s darker when wet. If you don’t like it, add more dye or more water as needed. | ||
#*This won't give you the exact final hue, but it'll be close. It'll also show you how the dye spreads and how you have to apply the dye to get the look you want. | #*This won't give you the exact final hue, but it'll be close. It'll also show you how the dye spreads and how you have to apply the dye to get the look you want. | ||
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#*''Weather-beaten look''. Chose two dye colors to apply one after the other. Start with the lighter shade and let dry. Then apply the darker shade and let dry. Once it is dry, lightly sand the entire piece, exposing the lighter shade underneath. Repeat applications as necessary. Rub with sandpaper or steel wool to create shaded areas when finished. | #*''Weather-beaten look''. Chose two dye colors to apply one after the other. Start with the lighter shade and let dry. Then apply the darker shade and let dry. Once it is dry, lightly sand the entire piece, exposing the lighter shade underneath. Repeat applications as necessary. Rub with sandpaper or steel wool to create shaded areas when finished. | ||
#Allow it to completely dry. Remove the wood from the dye when you're satisfied it is ready. Lay it out to dry on paper towels or some other suitable surface that it won’t stick to. Then, leave it overnight for best results. | #Allow it to completely dry. Remove the wood from the dye when you're satisfied it is ready. Lay it out to dry on paper towels or some other suitable surface that it won’t stick to. Then, leave it overnight for best results. | ||
| − | #If desired, spray with polyurethane to preserve the dye color. Polyurethane can also be applied with a new bristle or foam brush. This can be useful if the wood object is to undergo wear and tear through frequent usage, such as for beads in jewelry.<ref | + | #If desired, spray with polyurethane to preserve the dye color. Polyurethane can also be applied with a new bristle or foam brush. This can be useful if the wood object is to undergo wear and tear through frequent usage, such as for beads in jewelry.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Keep in mind that this method is not safe to use with baby's toys or other objects that may get placed in the mouth. | #*Keep in mind that this method is not safe to use with baby's toys or other objects that may get placed in the mouth. | ||
===Using Liquid Watercolors=== | ===Using Liquid Watercolors=== | ||
