Debbie Stapley uses rubber bands and dye to create a tie-dyed wooden tissue box. Materials Unfinished wooden box
Fine sandpaper
6-12 large, strong rubber bands
2 or more boxes of dye
Small brushes or sponge brushes
2-cup jars with lids
Craft knife
- Sand the box until smooth and wipe clean.
- Tie rubber bands around box to create desired pattern.
- Mix dye according to manufacturer's instructions. Put lid on jar and shake until dye is fully dissolved.
- Dip brush into dye, remove excess, and paint areas (figure A) not covered by rubber bands. (To create a more defined pattern, score along edges of rubber band with craft knife before dye application.)
- Allow dye to dry thoroughly before removing rubber bands.
RESOURCES :
Color by Design: Paint and Print with Dye
Model: 0965677613
Author: Ann Johnsto
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