Dyed Wood Bead Holiday Garland

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Wood Beads with Holes, Unfinished
• Thread
• Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye: Kelly Green or Your Favorite Color(s)
• Container for Dyeing
• Rubber Gloves
• Paper Towels
• Plastic Table Cover
• Measuring Spoon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cover table with plastic and gather your supplies.
2. Fill a large plastic container with 3 gallons of very hot water (140F). Wearing rubber gloves, add 1/2 cup of well-shaken Kelly Green dye into dyebath; stir well.
3. Test dye color on one wooden bead. If color is too light, add more dye; if it's too dark; add more water. The longer the wood beads soak, the more saturated they will become.
4. Immerse wood beads into dyebath. Lightly stir beads to get even coverage. Soak beads for about 5 minutes or until desired color is achieved and let dry on paper towels.
5. Remove and place on paper towel to dry.
6. String beads onto the thread and knot.
7. Add to tree.