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Dyeing Yarn With Koolaid and a Crockpot!

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I imagine you could do this with Jello too. Take a couple different colors/flavors of Koolaid and a crockpot and of course a hank of yarn and have fun!

The link to the tutorial is HERE, at the Crafty Mini Meg Blog.  Have fun!!

Looking for more DIY projects with Koolaid? Check these out Kool-Aid Crafts 

Did you know the powder form of Koolaid was created by Edwin Perkins in 1927 based upon a liquid concentrate called Fruit Smack. Obviously, it was first created for eating and not crafting but how could we help ourselves with all that dye and possibilities.

The longer you dip in the dye the stronger the colors become. Try leaving your tongue in a glass of koolaid and see what happens?

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Comments

  1. If you dye with jello you will end up with gelatine coated yarn. Not recommended. Kool Aid on its own doesn’t have any sugar or anything so it works for dyeing.

  2. I agree with Lori, Jello is nasty stuff to put on yarn. But liquid food coloring is another good option. Thanks for linking to my blog 🙂

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