Get Creative With These RIT DYE Projects!

April 12, 2024

Get Creative and Inspired with these adorable RIT DYE projects! From Dyeing wood, concrete, and even grout! Get most of the supplies you need at wotever inc. and let your creativity flow! 

Project 1: Wooden Mushroom Lamp

What you'll need: 

• Wooden Mushroom Lamp
• Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye in Cherry Red
• Small Container for Dyeing
• Sandpaper
• Paper towels
• Gloves
• Measuring cup and spoons
• Plastic table cover

Instructions:

1. Cover table with plastic and gather your supplies.
2. Add Cherry Red All-Purpose Liquid Dye to hot water in a container safe for dyeing. Stir well.
3. If possible, detach and remove the top wooden portion of the mushroom from the lamp.
4. Lightly sand to remove any finishes that might interfere with dye absorption, wipe clean with a damp paper towel.
5. Put on gloves and placetop of wooden mushroom in the dye bath to soak until desired color is achieved. The longer the wood stays in the dye bath, the darker the color will be.
6. Let wood top dry fully on a stack of paper towels.
7. Once dry, place back onto lamp.

Project 2: Green Grout Tiled Picture Frame

What you'll need:

• Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye in Kelly Green
• Wooden Picture Frame
• Grout mix in bright white
• Small white tiles
• Craft Adhesive
• Gloves
• Mixing bucket
• Grout mixing knife
• Grout float
• Sponge
• Rags or paper towels

Instructions:

1. Cover table with plastic and gather your supplies.
2. Adhere tiles to frame roughly 2-3cm apart and allow to fully set.
3. Use 1:1 ratio of All-Purpose Liquid Dye and grout mix. No additional water needed for mixing the grout.
4. Allow the grout to rest for 5-10 minutes.
5. If grout mix is too thick, add a small amount of additional dye, and mix well.
6. Spread grout onto tiled frame, pushing it into the joints between the tiles.
7. Once done, wait at least 10 minutes before removing the excess grout with a damp sponge.
8. After the grout dries, use a buffing rag or cheesecloth to remove any leftover haze from the tiles.

Project 3: Dyed Concrete Coasters

What you'll need:

• Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye in desired colors
• Concrete Coaster Molds
• Concrete Mix
• Concrete Finish
• Paint brush
• Disposable Plastic Containers for Mixing Concrete
• Wooden Popsicle Sticks
• Sand paper
• Paper towels
• Plastic table cover
• Protective Mask and Goggles
• Gloves

Instructions:

1. Cover work area with plastic table cover and gather supplies.
   
2. Make sure to wear protective mask, goggles and gloves when working with concrete mix.
3. Fill small disposable containers with 1 cup of concrete mix. Follow concrete mix instructions but instead of water, add Rit Dye All-Purpose Liquid Dye in your favorite color. If going for a pastel or lighter color, dilute the dye in water prior to mixing with concrete.
4. Repeat to create multiple concrete mixes in desired colors.
5. Stir well with wooden popsicle stick until it’s fully mixed.
   
6. Using popsicle stick, apply wet concrete mix randomly onto coaster molds to create marbling.
7. Pour contrasting concrete color over the mold, filling it all the way up to the brim.
8. Using popsicle stick, swirl the wet concrete in the mold. This is what will create the marbled look.
9. Gently tap mold to let out any air bubbles.
10. Allow the concrete to set.
11. Once set, carefully remove concrete from mold and gently sand any rough areas.
12. Wipe coaster clean with a damp paper towel and apply the finish with a paintbrush.
13. Optional: apply cork to the bottom of the coasters to prevent scratching on surfaces.

 

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