Difficulty
Beginner
Supplies
- Rit Dye All-Purpose Scarlet Liquid Dye
- Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative
- Cotton Table Cover
- Food Thickener
- Squeeze Bottle
- Spray Bottle
- Pipette
- Jar for Mixing
- Measuring Cup and Spoon
- Plastic Table Cover
- Gloves
- Paper Towels
Time
Total: 1 Hour
Instructions
- Prewash table cover in the washing machine before dyeing and dry. This removes any manufacturer’s finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
- Wearing gloves, mix 2 tablespoons of well-shaken Scarlet All-Purpose liquid dye with two cups of tap water. Add food thickener following directions on package and shake well. Allow dye to sit and thicken for 30 minutes.
- Pour half of the thickened dye solution into squeeze bottle and leave remaining in the jar.
- Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills
- Lay tablecloth flat on covered work surface.
- To apply dyes, hold the squeeze bottle upside down and shake to create splatter effect.
- Use remaining dye solution and pipette to fill in empty spaces on the table cloth.
- To set the dye, spray ColorStay Dye Fixative over the entire tablecloth.
- Allow dyes to set and dry for up to 1 hour.
- Rinse in cold water until rinse water runs clear. This is important to prevent unabsorbed dye from bleeding into the white areas.
- Wash in cold water with a mild detergent and dry.
