Supplies
- Rit All-Purpose Dye (We Used Royal Blue and Navy Blue)
- Squeeze Bottle for Dye
- Shaving Cream
- Cotton Pillow Case
- Stirring Stick
- Spatula
- Pan Sheet
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cup
- Rubber Gloves
- Plastic Table Cover
- Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative (Recommended)
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Instructions
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Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Gather supplies.
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Prewash pillow cases, rinse and leave damp.
- Wearing rubber gloves, mix four tablespoons of Royal Blue All-Purpose Dye with one cup of very hot water. Pour solution in a small squeeze bottle. Repeat with Navy Blue All-Purpose Dye.
- Fill a baking tray with shaving cream.Â
- Smooth with a spatula.Â
- Drip dye colors all over.Â
- Swirl the drops with a stick.Â
- Place fabric gently on the pan.
- Apply light pressure to smooth.Â
- Let the pillow sit on the pan for one to two minutes.
- Slowly lift the fabric from the pan.
- Scrape off excess foam.Â
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Use Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative after dyeing and before washing to enhance the color, increase color retention and prevent dye from bleeding in to white areas. Follow instructions on package.Â
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Rinse in cool water until water runs clear.
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