For this project we went to our local Hobby Lobby and picked up a canvas bag. We were studying our Little House on the Prairie Unit Study and did a few projects as we learned different things about Laura Ingalls Wilder and how she lived.
What you will need:
canvas bag/shirt/etc
blueberries
candle
pan
Directions:
1-Bring the berries to a slow boil and let it simmer for about 30 minutes
2-Let cool
3-while you are waiting it to cool, take a long stick candle and light it so that the wax starts to run. drip it over your material to form a design and take a toothpick or cheap tiny paint brush and smooth it out to the desired design
4-Let the wax cool
5-After the dye has cooled, drain the berries
6-Dip your material into the liquid dye and let it sit for 15 minutes to an hour. The longer you leave it in there, the darker the color will be
7-Set aside on newspaper so it won't dye your counter tops and let sit until it is fully dry
8-wash inside out in cold water before using and/or washing with other clothes
Very informative... thank you
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