I am excited to be discovering a new way to paint, using Rit Dye. I painted a decorative block with my new Rit Dye that I received from the Bloggy Con 2013 Conference that I attended a few weekends ago. Rit Dye was one of the sponsors for the conference and we all received black and orange dye in our goody bags from the conference.
I had this decorative block kit on hand from Poppy Seed Projects and decided to use my Rit Dye to paint the block.
I mix the dye using 1/4 cup black dye to 1 cup warm water. I place in an old baking dish. I decided to use the baking dish so I could place the entire block in the dish.
I started to paint the top of the block using a sponge brush, but decided I only needed to turn the block over to soak each side.
I used the same technique and mix using the orange dye for the next layer of the decorative block. Once both blocks were completely dry, I used wood glue to assemble the pieces.
I added my decorative block to my Fall Mantel which I will be sharing with you soon. Stop over to the website for Rit Dye and you can see all types of craft projects you can complete with Rit Dye.
This was the simplest painting project I have completed, and the clean up was a breeze too! I can’t wait to try the other colors I received and create some awesome decorative accessories using my Rit Dye.
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DesignedByBH says
Wow! I never in a million years would have thought about “painting” with the dye! I’ve used it on a Ragedy Anne wig I wore in kindergarten, and I think we used it on a shirt once…but for other types of crafting? That could be interesting… 🙂
Designed Decor says
I will be trying it on different methods too!
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says
I Love Poppy Seed Projects (was a teacher & worked at their warehouse for a while) and I love how you used the Rit Dye on this cute witch block! What a great idea!
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes
Designed Decor says
How cool that you worked for them. They are a great company!
Amy says
Ooh! It looks so easy! I haven’t gotten to play with my RIT Dye yet…it’s definitely time to break it out and get crafty!
Designed Decor says
It was soooo easy! Now I am ready to try some glass projects!
Cindy Eikenberg says
DeDe, this looks so fantastic and I never thought about using dye! Thanks so much for the awesome inspiration! Pinning! Have a great evening and a happy Friday!
Designed Decor says
Cindy, Thanks so much for pinning! It is amazing what we crafty ones won’t like of! LOL Have a great night!
EMily says
perfect !!! I will have to try this as I seem to have an abundance of RIT DYE in the house :o) pinned! Emily
Designed Decor says
Emily, Thanks for pinning!
Laura Kelly says
This is awesome and so spooky fun too! I love it!!!
Designed Decor says
Laura, I am so glad you liked it! Excited to do more!