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FutureMrsArmstrong
Beginner October 2015

Dying Tulle...

FutureMrsArmstrong, on May 12, 2015 at 9:11 AM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 4

I am trying to dye white tulle a wine/burgundy color...it isn't working out very well! lol. I have tried the RIT dye kit, which tinged the tulle a light pink.

Any suggestions? Thx!!!

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Latest activity by JamieLynn, on May 12, 2015 at 10:16 AM
  • Brigit
    Master October 2015
    Brigit ·
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    I believe tulle isn't a natural fiber so its not going to absorb the dye as well as cotton would. you can try letting it soak for 24 hours / over night but it might be worth your while to just buy some already that color.

    here is some i found at efavormart but i am sure Joanne's has some too

    http://www.efavormart.com/12x25yd-tulle-rolls-burgundy.aspx?dvdit=1&gclid=CjwKEAjwycaqBRCSorjE7ZewsmUSJABWzM54djVxLHbqiy_UqqRbvJLmcQ4RglUWj_l-GhWcEw1COxoC5Xrw_wcB

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  • OGJessieJV
    Master July 1867
    OGJessieJV ·
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    You either need Dylon, or just buy coloured Tulle.

    Dylon is made to dye synthetics. Remember when working with anything with a purple dye base that you will need a stabiliser.

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  • Cricket Catering
    Cricket Catering ·
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    It depends on what the tulle you have is made from. It apparently can be done, but there are a lot of steps. http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/dye-tulle-27626.html

    Honestly, it would be way easier to order tulle in the color you want.

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  • JamieLynn
    Master June 2016
    JamieLynn ·
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    A friend tried to dye some for a recent dance at the school. It didn't work. tulle is typically a synthetic material, and doesn't take on color well. if you can, purchase it in the color you need.

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