Take each color and squeeze on to the paracord from above leaving a little room around the rubber bands for the color-bleeding. Roll it over and be careful not to get color that might be on your gloves spread over the paracord. Open up the paracord slightly with the tip of the bottle to ensure that the color has gone through the middle of the bundle.
Cover the paracord in plastic and let it sit untouched for 6 to 24 hours. I left mine for about 24 hours.
Keep in mind though to follow the instructions for the color dye that you are using as it might be different from what I used. Gently rinse the paracord under running water until there is no longer any color coming out. Place somewhere for it to dry. There you have it! The best looking rainbow paracord in all the land! I love the vintage look of it, what about you guys? Tulip dyes are made for cottons like t-shirts. While you were able to get it to dye part of the reason it is so pastel is that incompatibility.
This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Use an acid dye to get a color that closely matches that of the packet. Because acid dyes don't have other types of dyes mixed into them like an all-purpose dye does , the color you'll get at the end of the dyeing process will closely match the color you chose. Depending on what color of dye you want, you may need to special order it online from a dye company. Each dye has multiple pigments that could mix with pigments from another dye and change the outcome of the color to be different than expected; the results might be slight but it also could be dramatic.
If you want to do this, test the mixed dyes on a piece of scrap nylon first. Choose an all-purpose dye for an easy-to-find dyeing option. All-purpose dyes can be found at most craft and grocery stores, making them great options for times when you don't want to wait for a special order to come in. Only the leveling-acid dye will affect your nylon. Just keep in mind that there might be a slight difference, especially if you're trying to match your nylon to the color of something else like a pair of pantyhose with your favorite red lipstick.
Opt for food coloring for a wide array of colors to choose from. Apart from the basic colors you might get in something like an egg-dyeing kit, there are tons of other colors available at craft stores, grocery stores, and online.
You'll need about 10 drops of food coloring for each item you want to dye unless they exceed 1 pound use fewer drops for a lighter color or more drops for a more vibrant shade. Pick an unsweetened powdered drink mix for an inexpensive option.
Ideally, use a powdered drink mix that is completely free of sugar and sugar-substitutes; otherwise, the nylon will turn into a gunky mess. Plan on using 1 packet of drink mix for each item under 1 pound that you want to dye. Part 2. Use a stockpot that you don't mind retiring from use with food unless you're using food coloring or a powdered drink mix.
Both acid dyes and all-purpose dyes can leave traces of chemicals even after the pot has been washed and rinsed. Put the pot on the stove and turn the burner on to medium-high heat. Before adding anything else to the water, start heating up the water.
If you're not allowed to use the stove, make sure to ask an adult for help. Let it come to a simmer before moving on to the next step. Add 1 cup mL of white vinegar to the stockpot. Nylon needs a small amount of acid in order for it to soak up the dye.
Regardless of what kind of dye you use, don't forget to add the vinegar to the stockpot. If you do, your nylon won't hold the dye and it'll wash out quickly. Check the instructions to see if this is needed. If you're using food coloring or a powdered drink mix, you don't need to add any salt. Pour the dye into the water.
If you're using acid or all-purpose dye, use one packet of powder or 1 bottle of liquid dye for each pound of fabric you are dyeing. If you're using a powdered drink mix, add the entire packet of powder. For food coloring, about 10 drops should create a vibrant shade. Keep in mind that you could use more or less dye depending on how light or dark you want the color to be.
If the little granules spill, they can easily stain clothes, surfaces, and skin. Open them over the pot or over your kitchen sink. At this stage, you may want to put on a pair of rubber gloves just in case any dye gets onto your hands. Part 3. Submerge the nylon item into the stockpot. Use a wooden spoon to push it down to the bottom of the pot until the entire item is saturated. Be careful to not splash the water over the side of the stockpot. For larger items, try to do one at a time to make sure they're not overcrowded, which could make the color uneven.
If there isn't enough room to swish the fabric around with your wooden spoon, the pot is too crowded. Simmer your nylon for 30 minutes, stirring it every 5 minutes. Keep an eye on the pot to make sure the water doesn't start boiling—heat is needed to help the dye set into the nylon, but extreme heat could actually damage the fabric. Plus, boiling water could get onto your stove and stain it. To help remind yourself that you shouldn't use it for food, put a piece of colored tape around the handle or write on it with a permanent marker.
Use tongs to remove the nylon from the pot and transfer it to the sink. Both methods require applying heat so the dye adheres to the nylon so be sure the item you are dyeing can withstand this heat. Microwaving and steaming can be used as another option for heating. If your item is treated with a surface fabric, it may resist the dye so use things that are free of stain resistant or water repellent treatments like Teflon.
Even solid nylon items like frisbees can be dyed with the same types of dye as nylon fabric. Even though nylon is a synthetic fiber, it can be dyed using the same acid dyes used on other fibers like wool. Be aware that mixed colors may not produce the same tint as they do on other materials.
Contacting your dye supplier and asking for recommendations on specific acid dyes can be helpful. Classically, this dye recipe requires the following:. This method is usually used on polyester fabric, but also works for nylon. It is not the preferred method for immersive dying since acid dye is much simpler, but this can be done if necessary.
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