Paint Your Shawl
Finished
no date set
March 10, 2013

Paint Your Shawl

Project info
Knitting
Needles & yarn
US 7 - 4.5 mm
Superwash Chunky
Natural
White
Newton's Yarn Country
February 23, 2013
Notes

Have you ever knit a garment and at the time the colors seemed ok but you never wear it? Maybe the color is just not right. After spending hours and hours of knitting it’s a shame to “frog” it or give it away hoping somebody else might like it. I have the solution!

Paint Your Project!
No need to worry about toxic dyes that you may have to wear your mask and dedicated utensils etc. You can easily dye or paint your yarn or project right in your kitchen. Food Coloring!

Not toxic yet it’s a permanent pigment that tints animal fibers. It is a PERMANENT dye! That is the number one question I am asked, will it wash right out? NO it’s permanent.
Will it fade fast? Not any different than other acid dyes, some colors fade faster than others and it depends on the “wear and tear” and soaps, sun exposure and such. Some wool breeds hold color better than others and the technique you use may differ as well.

It will not work on cotton, rayon or acrylics. Only protein fibers but boy does it work on those! Come and attend this class let your inner child come out and play. It’s easy as finger painting.

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Finished
no date set
March 10, 2013
 
About this pattern
Personal pattern (not in Ravelry)
  • Project created: March 21, 2013
  • Updated: March 21, 2013