Some people say that blod has more fun, but I beg to differ. In a world where yellow is the norm, vibrant red heads stand out in the crowd. And while I’m not a top dater, I know the secrets to keeping that beautiful red color all year round. Because, well, let’s face it: most […]
Tag Archives: Dyeing
Dear God… This is the last time I die this month’s hair. I know I promised to stop last week, and I went ahead and dyed my hair again. I swear this is the last time though. If you promise to keep your hair from falling out… I swear I won’t dye for the rest […]
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May
May
Do you dye the top of your hair with black, purple, red, or pink hair dye? Hair dye removal products cannot be applied to the skin in the same material. Why? Because some harsher products can be harsher on the hair. For example: You can use WD-40 on your hands to remove black hair dye, […]
Suede is leather’s softer cousin. Its napped surface feels like nothing else while its breathability makes it beautifully wearable. With the proper care, a suede garment can see years of wear, but this delicate hide is notoriously difficult to maintain. You can make the job easier, though, by knowing how to keep your suede in […]
Different fabrics may take dye differently. For example, in England my friends and I gathered Elderberries that grew along a garden path. Cooking the berries smelled fantastic. We added mordant to our hand spun yarns and placed them in the dyepot. The wool came out a burgundy color, which we expected. The silk placed in […]
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Jan
Jan
Dyeing your own fabric can give you the unique color and style you want, at a fraction of the cost of purchasing custom material and clothing. Although dyeing fabric is a relatively straightforward and simple process, setting the dye is the key to obtaining the desired results. Skipping this application can result in faded and […]
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Oct
Oct
Upcycling, or repurposing, is where you can take something that you would normally throw away (or find in a thrift shop) and turn it into something else. Ever hear the adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure?” That phrase could have been the tagline for upcycling. Upcycled clothing and jewelry takes on a new […]
This Sunday I got bored with my hair. About a month ago I dyed it jet black, and after messing around with some Halloween wigs, I wanted a new look. I liked my black hair, but wanted to lighten things up a tad. Spring is around the corner, and it’s out with the dark and […]