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Kool-Aid Dyed Playsilks

Kool-Aid Dyed Playsilks

Published: 07/21/2010 by V. Brady

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Instructions 1. Presoak silks in hot water and 2 TBS of vinegar for 30 min. (I used my washing machine with the door open and then a spin cycle) 2. Mix 2 C water with 1/2 C vinegar in a glass bowl. 3. Following Kool-Aid combinations below, pour powders into bowl. 4. Submerge silk and cover with plastic wrap. 5. Microwave for three minutes and let sit for three additional minutes. Repeat if desired. 6. Allow to cool, wring out excess liquid and then hang to dry. 7. After drying completely, wash playsilk in cold water with some dish soap. Rinse until water runs clear. Hang to dry. 8. Admire your beautiful and colorful playsilks! Color combinations: Pink - 3 Pink Lemonade Red - 2 Chery/2 Jamaica Maroon - 2 Cherry/1 Blue Berry Orange - 3 Orange Dk Orange - 3 Orange/1 Cherry Yellow - 3 Lemonade Dk Yelow - 3 Lemonade/1 Orange Green - 4 Lemon Lime/1 Blue Berry Lime Green - 3 Lemon Lime Blue - 4 Blue Berry/1 Grape Sky Blue - 3 Blue Berry Purple - 3 Grape Brown - 2 Lemonade/1 Grape/1 Orange Dk Brown - 1 Lemonade/1 Grape/1 Orange Vanessa Brady is a mother, business owner and crafter extraordinaire. Check out her website at www.gerberadesigns.com