Dip-Dye Bangles

Step 1:

The secret to achieving equal bands of color is to first dip the bracelet in a small amount of plain water to determine how deep the dye bath needs to be. So simple you can make 'em for all your friends. Grab some DIY Bangles (my personal faves) and go crazy. OK, let's start!

- Protect work surface with a plastic cover.

- If necessary, sand wood lightly to remove any rough spots. Remove dust with tack cloth.

Dye Preparation for Base Color – Golden Yellow

- Shake liquid dye before measuring. Wearing rubber gloves, measure and mix 4 Tablespoons Golden Yellow with 2 cups hot water (140º F). Stir well. If tap water does not reach that temperature, heat in the microwave or boil water. (Do not add salt when dyeing wood.)

Tip: Test dye color on a scrap of wood or inside of bangle. If color is too light, add more dye; if color is too light, add more water. Dye will appear lighter when dry.

- Immerse bangle in dye bath for 1 – 2 minutes. Make sure dye completely covers the bangle. Wood will float so turn and rotate bangle to be sure it takes the dye evenly. Remove bangle and dry overnight on paper towels.

Dye Preparation for Dipping – Scarlet n' Evening Blue

- Wearing rubber gloves, measure and mix 1 Tablespoon Scarlet with 1 cup hot water. Stir well and pour into a shallow container. Then measure and mix 1 Tablespoon Evening Blue with 1 cup hot water. Stir well and pour into a shallow container.