Rit dye techniques

You’ll Need

• 90 lb. watercolor report
• Rit Dye, fluid or dust
• Crafter’s Batik Pick BATIK-EZ Resist Moderate, recommended
• Measuring cup
• Measuring spoons
• Small Spoon
• Pots for dye, 1-to 2-cup dimensions
• Small brushes, foam or bristle
• Spray container, optional
• Rubber stamps or stencils, recommended
• Sea sponge
• Latex or rubberized gloves
• Paper towels
• Vinyl dining table address

Step-by-step

1. Protect work area with plastic table cover.
2. Using latex gloves, shake dye containers. Measure and combine 1 tsp fluid dye or 2 teaspoons powder dye with ½ – 1 cup hot tap water; stir really. Note: fluid dyes may be used straight from bottle to reach more intense colors. Don't include salt or vinegar whenever dyeing paper.
3. During dyeing process, keep dye hot for better consumption. If required, warm the dye by covering it with synthetic wrap and home heating it on high in the microwave for 1 minute.
4. To produce a batik-dyed result, stamp, stencil or clean a resist medium, such Crafter’s choose Batik-EZ™ Resist moderate, onto watercolor report before you apply dye. Let the resist dry.
5. Spray, spill, drizzle or brush the dye solution across entire sheet of paper utilizing a spray bottle or brushes, or even to dip-dye paper, dip an element of the paper in to the dye answer. Additional dye colors could be added for blending or showcasing information areas.
6. Line bottom of microwave with report towels to guard against spills. Position the damp watercolor report inside microwave oven and set on large for 1 moment. (Note: if report includes metal, like a grommet, it will never be heated within the microwave as they can be a fire risk.)
7. Remove colored report through the microwave and, if desired, carefully wash inside sink under running liquid. Make use of a sea sponge to remove resist and extra dyes. Allow paper air-dry or dried out inside microwave oven for 1 min.