Dip Dyed Slip-On Sneakers

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye, Coral
• Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative
• White Cotton or Canvas Shoes
• Plastic Container
• Electrical Tape
• Measuring Cup and Spoon
• Paper Towels
• Rubber Gloves
• Spray Bottle
• Plastic Table Cover
• Dish Detergent
• Salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Gather supplies.
2. For best results, prewash shoes to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption. Leave damp.
3. To protect the soles of your shoes from getting dyed, cover the soles with electrical tape.
4. Wearing rubber gloves, fill a large container or stainless-steel sink with 1.5 gallons of very hot water. The water should ideally be 140F. If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath. Pour 2 ounces of well-shaken Coral dye into the dyebath.
5. To enhance the color, add one cup of salt. Add 1 teaspoon of liquid dish detergent to help promote level dyeing. Stir well.
6. Test color by dipping a paper towel into the dyebath. If color is too light, add more dye. If color is too dark, add more water.
7. Dip the front end of the shoes into the dyebath. Hold them in the dyebath for approximately 5 minutes. Remove when desired color is achieved.
8. Recommended: Use Rit ColorStay Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing to enhance color, increase color retention and prevent dye from bleeding into white areas. Pour fixative into a spray bottle and spray the shoes. Let set for 20 minutes.
9. Rinse shoes in cool water and hang to dry.