Easy Dip Dyed Doilies

Learn how to dip dye with this easy tutorial!

Posted by Melody M.

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Love the look of dip dye? It's easy to learn, especially if you use a solution of acrylic paint and water. Dye some vintage mini-doilies to create new craft materials - once dyed, they can be used for garlands (wedding decor, anyone?), mobiles, coasters, or appliques!

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • Doilies
  • Water
  • Plastic Container
  • Acrylic Paint

Steps (5 steps, 15 minutes)

  1. 1

    Squirt about a 2" blob of paint in your container or bowl.

  2. 2

    Pour in about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water and mix well (you want super watery, but still very saturated with color).

  3. 3

    Dip your doilies!

  4. 4

    Tip: Dip your doilies LESS than halfway in the mixture - the 'dye' will soak up farther than you anticipate, so if you only want half your doily dyed, undercompensate for how much you dip.

  5. 5

    Lay 'em out and let 'em dry!