Coloring dried roses is a little tricky, but if you try, you'll get results that are just as amazing as the colors in winter. Actually, all you need is a little boiling water, some dye, and dried roses. This article will teach you the traditional way to dye dried roses, along with a tutorial on how to dye roses using the tie-dye technique. Read on for more information.
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Method 1 of 2: Coloring Roses with One Color
Step 1. First, take the dried roses, make sure they are completely dry
White roses are great for this exercise: Like white canvas, white roses absorb color more easily than colored roses.
Step 2. Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil
Fill the pot with enough water so that you can completely submerge the rose petals once the water boils. How much water you add will depend on the type of pan you are using.
Step 3. Add the dye to the pot after the water boils
Many people prefer Rit's brand of dye, although other dyes or food coloring are easy to use. Add about 8-15 drops of dye, depending on the amount of water in the pan. The more dye you add, the more intense the color will be.
Step 4. Add a little salt to the water
Make sure you have dissolved the salt in the dye. The salt helps the color to stick to the flower. One teaspoon of salt is enough for the water in a medium-sized saucepan.
Step 5. Add the rose petals to the water mixture
The hotter the water when you soak the rose petals, the stronger the color will be. The colder the water is when you soak the rose leaves, the lighter the color will be.
You can get a smooth and beautiful effect by soaking the petals in cold water for a while. Many people prefer this type of color over the strong, uniform color of hot water coloring
Step 6. Hang the flowers to dry on a wire rack or secure location
Step 7. Done
Method 2 of 2: Coloring Roses with the Tie-Dye Technique
Step 1. Cut each rose used to size
You'll need to cut the rose stalks in half or quarters and place each stalk in a separate bowl of dye. Many rose stems will need to be cut a bit short to color, although not all of them need to be cut, especially if you can find a tall glass as a coloring basin.
Step 2. Cut each rosette in half or quarters
If you want a truly impressive tie-dye experience, split the rose stalk into four. Or if not, split the stem in half. Creating two types of stems that are partially split will provide more than just flower power-so don't worry.
You don't need to split the rosette all the way down to the bottom of the flower. Splitting the stalk about halfway will suffice for the coloring process
Step 3. Find a useful dye basin for coloring
A popsicle mold can be an ideal container for coloring, giving you the opportunity to color several flowers at once. If you don't have these prints, consider using two glasses or two vases for each rose.
Step 4. Put a different dye into each bowl of dye
A small amount is needed, as long as the dye can soak the bottom of the rose stem.
Use colors that match or blend well. Red and pink go well together, as does green and yellow; blue and purple; yellow and orange; green and blue
Step 5. Put the rose stalks into the dye basin and let sit until all the stems absorb the dye
After 8 hours, you will start to see a very pretty color on the rose petals. After 24 hours, the color of the rose petals will be completely different.
Step 6. Remove the roses from the dye basin
The roses are now ready to be displayed or dried for posterity!
