Dyed Wood Bead Ornament + Gift Toppers

BEGINNER

1 hour

We’ll never get over how beautifully Rit dyes wood. Because it’s a water-based dye, it allows the natural wood grain to shine through, adding depth, color and texture that you’ll never get with a paint or stain.


Supplies

  • Unfinished Wood Bead Ornaments
  • Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye in Apple Green, Coral and Cherry Red
  • Small containers for dyeing
  • Gloves
  • Paper Towels

Instructions

  1. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Gather supplies.
  2. Fill up a glass bowl using the hottest water from the tap. Pour a small amount of Rit into the water. You can always add more dye so start with a little. Stir well.
  3. Place wood bead ornaments into dyebath and stir for 5-10 minutes or until desired color is achieved. Keep in mind that wood beads will look darker when wet.
  4. Once desired color is achieved, rinse in cool water and allow it to fully dry.

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