Supplies
- Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dyes: Cherry Red, Golden Yellow, Coral, Aquamarine
- Small Unfinished Wooden Beads
- Glass jars for Dyeing
- Thread
- Measuring spoons
- Plastic or metal stirring spoon
- Rubber gloves
- Paper towels
- Plastic table cover
Time
Under 1 HourTotal:
Difficulty
Beginner
Instructions
- Cover table with plastic and gather your supplies.
- Fill a glass jars with very hot water (140F). Wearing rubber gloves, add 2 tbsp of well-shaken liquid All-Purpose dye and stir well.
- Test dye color on one wooden bead. If color is too light, add more dye; if it’s too dark, add more water. The longer the wood beads soak, the more saturated they will become.
- Immerse wood beads into each dyebath. Lightly stir beads to get even coverage. Soak beads for about 5 minutes or until desired color is achieved.
- Remove and place on paper towel to dry.
- String beads onto the thread and knot.
- Add to tree or mantle.
