How to Dye Paper Lanterns
Select a bowl that is big enough to hold the lantern you wish to dye.. Choose a colored fabric dye to use in the bowl.. Cover your table with a plastic sheet before mixing the dye.
Steps
Select a bowl that is big enough to hold the lantern you wish to dye.
Select a bowl that is big enough to hold the lantern you wish to dye.
Choose a colored fabric dye to use in the bowl.
Choose a colored fabric dye to use in the bowl.
Cover your table with a plastic sheet before mixing the dye.
Cover your table with a plastic sheet before mixing the dye.
Put on protective gloves to keep your hands clean.
Put on protective gloves to keep your hands clean.
Pour 1 L (0.26 US gal) of cold water in a bowl.
Pour 1 L (0.26 US gal) of cold water in a bowl.
Mix lukewarm water and dye in a separate container.
Mix lukewarm water and dye in a separate container.
Pour the dye into the bowl and mix it all together.
Pour the dye into the bowl and mix it all together.
Dip a paper towel into the dye to test it.
Dip a paper towel into the dye to test it.
Mix more dye into the water if you need to darken its coloring.
Mix more dye into the water if you need to darken its coloring.
Lighten the dye as needed by adding more water to it.
Lighten the dye as needed by adding more water to it.
Place a lantern in the bowl and tip it slightly.
Place a lantern in the bowl and tip it slightly.
Rotate the lantern slowly if you wish to dye it a solid color.
Rotate the lantern slowly if you wish to dye it a solid color.
Dip the lantern into different colors if you're making a pattern.
Dip the lantern into different colors if you're making a pattern.
Use multiple colors in order if you wish to make an ombre pattern.
Use multiple colors in order if you wish to make an ombre pattern.
Hang the lantern for about 30 minutes to dry.
Hang the lantern for about 30 minutes to dry.
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