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dyed bullseye tote bag

by Rit Dye |

Item # 092346707P20
Beginner 1-2 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Rit® All-Purpose Liquid Dye, Aquamarine
  • Rit® All-Purpose Liquid Dye, Petal Pink
  • Rit® ColorStay Dye Fixative
  • Cotton Tote Bag
  • Squeeze Bottles
  • Rubber Bands
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Baking Rack
  • Plastic Container to Catch Dye
  • Measuring Cup & Spoon
  • Paper Towels
  • Plastic Gloves
  • Plastic Table Cover

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Prewash bag in warm, soapy water. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption. Leave damp.
  2. Lay bag out flat and determine the center placement of each bullseye pattern. Pinch the center of each bullseye and secure with rubber bands. Place another rubber band roughly 1-2″ inches from the first one to create the rings in the bullseye. Repeat to create more as many bullseye patterns as desired.
  3. Set aside your bound bag to prepare your squeeze bottles.
  4. Wearing rubber gloves, mix 2 tablespoons of well-shaken liquid dye with two cups of hot tap water and pour into squeeze bottle. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and shake well. For this bag, we used Petal Pink and Aquamarine.
  5. Place bound bag on baking rack with a container under it to catch the dye. This keeps the dye from puddling under the fabric.
  6. Squeeze Aquamarine dye onto body of the bag. Then, apply Petal Pink carefully in sections created by rubber bands. Make sure not to overlap edges of colors to keep them separated.
  7. We strongly recommend using Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative on the bag. It enhances the color, increases color retention and prevents dye from bleeding into white areas. Mix 1/4 cup ColorStay Dye Fixative with 2 cups of hot water and pour mixture into the squirt bottle. Then squirt the entire bag with the solution. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  8. To help set the dye, we recommend using your microwave. Wrap the dyed bag in plastic wrap and seal the edges. Place the wrapped fabric on a paper towel in the microwave and heat for 1 to 2 minutes. This will create a heat chamber that helps bond the dye with the fabric. Once the microwave is done, remove the bag and open the plastic, letting it cool down.
  9. Rinse bag thoroughly in cold water until rinse water begins to run clear.
  10. Carefully remove rubber bands with a scissors and unfold the fabric. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.

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