Dyeing Clothes with Food Coloring
Adding a touch of color to clothing is a great way to spruce up an outfit and give it a unique look. To add color to clothing, you can use food coloring as an alternative to traditional fabric dyes. Here is how to dye clothes with food coloring.
Things you need
- Clothing Item
- White Vinegar
- Salt
- Food Coloring
- Stainless Steel Pot
Instructions
- Fill the pot with 6 cups of hot water, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Bring the pot to a boil and gently place the clothing item in the liquid.
- Reduce the heat and let the clothing simmer in the pot until the water turns a light gray color.
- Remove the clothing from the pot, drain the liquid and rinse the item with cold water
- Take the clothing and dip it in the food coloring for five minutes.
- Rinse the item with cold water.
- Wash the garment in cold water alone.
- Dry the item in a dryer or out in the sun.
Conclusion
Using food coloring to dye clothes is an easy and effective way to add a unique touch to your wardrobe. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to bring a splash of color to your clothing. Just remember to take extra caution as food colorings can sometimes stain fabric so it’s best to only use it on light-colored clothing items to prevent any unwanted stains or damage.