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Tie-Dyed Shoelaces
by Jodi Picoult
- Total Time Needed:
- 1 Hour
One-of-a-kind laces turn ordinary sneakers into psychedelic streetwear.
- Materials
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- White shoelaces
- Bowls or plastic yogurt containers
- Warm water
- Fabric paint
- Stick or paintbrush
- Plastic bag
- Hair elastics, optional
- Instructions
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Tie knots in the shoelaces about one inch apart or cinch one-inch loops with the hair elastics.
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Prepare each color of dye in its own bowl by mixing equal parts fabric paint and water (start with a tablespoon of each). If needed, add a few drops of paint (to deepen) or water (to lighten) the color. Mix with a paintbrush or stick.
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Dip each knot or loop into a different color. Remove the lace from the dye after a few seconds unless you want a very dark color. Keep in mind that the colors will bleed slightly. Or you may want to bleed them on purpose so that, say, red and yellow mix into orange.
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Dry the laces flat on a plastic bag. Do not undo the knots until the laces are dry.
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