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Easy Dip Dyed Doilies

Learn how to dip dye with this easy tutorial!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easy-dip-dyed-doilies • Posted by Melody M.

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!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 15

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

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!

Instructions

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

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

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    Dip your doilies!

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    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.

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    Lay 'em out and let 'em dry!