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Kool-Aid Dyed Playsilks
Published: 07/21/2010 by V. Brady
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
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