Dyeing Eggs with Silk Ties!

At the end of my last posting I said I was going to try dyeing some eggs with silk neckties.  Well, today was the day.  I'm pleased with the outcome and it was so easy.  You should give this a try!!

Things You'll Need: Raw eggs, glass or enamel saucepan, silk ties cut in square to wrap around the egg, muslin or white cotton to wrap over silk tie and egg, twist ties, 3TBS white vinegar, warm water, paper towels, tongs or spoon, scissors, vegetable oil, soft cloth.

I used white eggs in my project. 

How To: Cut silk ties into squares large enough to wrap around a raw egg. (I blew out one egg to see if it would work with this process, but the egg shell cracked.)  Cut white cotton or muslin into squares to wrap around the egg.  Use a piece of silk, with the printed side facing the egg and gently wrap a raw egg with it.  Hold the silk in place on the egg and wrap it up in the white cotton or muslin.  Use a twist tie to hold the ends of the muslin tight against the egg and silk.

Place the eggs into the saucepan and cover them completely with water.  Add 3 Tablespoons of white vinegar to the saucepan.  Bring the water with eggs to a boil, turn down to simmer and allow to simmer for at least 20 minutes.  Remove the eggs from the water with the tongs.  Let the eggs cool completely on paper towels.

Carefully remove the twist ties and white cotton fabric from the eggs, now remove the silk. Let dry.  For shiny eggs, use a soft cloth to wipe the eggs with a bit of vegetable oil.

 

Happy Spring!

Remember to Play a Little Each Day!
Peace,
Diane

Dyeing with Silk Neckties

Silk Tie Transfer Dyeing, Fun, Fun, Fun!
I learned about this technique from the Bloom, Bake and Create blog I follow.  I had read about the process years ago in Quilting Arts Magazine, Nov. Dec. 2010 issue, but I'd forgotten about it until I saw Lynda's post.  I got out my issue and along with Lynda's tutorial I gave it a try!

My 100% silk ties.

Silk Ties Cut Up and Placed on one half of a 100% white silk scarf.

Fold over the scarf on top of the silk ties.

 With Muslin under the plain scarf, fold the muslin over too.

Then roll the scarf with the muslin up tight and fasten with string and or elastics. Fill a pan with enough water to cover the bundle.  Bring to a boil and add 2-3 TBS. of white distilled vinegar. Place the bundle in the pan. Place a small plate or some other object to keep the bundle from floating to the top.   Let it "cook" for 20 minutes.  Take the bundle out of the water with tongs and place on an old towel.  Let cool a bit then take off string/elastics.  Open up the scarf and delight in your creation.

My results.

  Hang the scarf to dry, iron to set the dye.  Wash and Dry again to be sure the vinegar odor is gone.  Recommendation: Use dark ties, 100% silk only, ties may be reused but will be lighter each time.

(As always when you dye, do not use any of your utensils/pans for cooking. Keep them just for dyeing.)

Now I will be dyeing some Easter Eggs with ties!!!  It looks like great fun!  Here's a link to that process I found on line.

http://mommyknows.com/silk-tie-dye-easter-eggs-tutorial/


Remember to Play A Little Each Day! :)
Peace,
Diane

Dyeing with Silk Neckties

Silk Tie Transfer Dyeing, Fun, Fun, Fun!
I learned about this technique from the Bloom, Bake and Create blog I follow.  I had read about the process years ago in Quilting Arts Magazine, Nov. Dec. 2010 issue, but I'd forgotten about it until I saw Lynda's post.  I got out my issue and along with Lynda's tutorial I gave it a try!

My 100% silk ties.

Silk Ties Cut Up and Placed on one half of a 100% white silk scarf.

Fold over the scarf on top of the silk ties.

 With Muslin under the plain scarf, fold the muslin over too.

Then roll the scarf with the muslin up tight and fasten with string and or elastics. Fill a pan with enough water to cover the bundle.  Bring to a boil and add 2-3 TBS. of white distilled vinegar. Place the bundle in the pan. Place a small plate or some other object to keep the bundle from floating to the top.   Let it "cook" for 20 minutes.  Take the bundle out of the water with tongs and place on an old towel.  Let cool a bit then take off string/elastics.  Open up the scarf and delight in your creation.

My results.

  Hang the scarf to dry, iron to set the dye.  Wash and Dry again to be sure the vinegar odor is gone.  Recommendation: Use dark ties, 100% silk only, ties may be reused but will be lighter each time.

(As always when you dye, do not use any of your utensils/pans for cooking. Keep them just for dyeing.)

Now I will be dyeing some Easter Eggs with ties!!!  It looks like great fun!  Here's a link to that process I found on line.

http://mommyknows.com/silk-tie-dye-easter-eggs-tutorial/


Remember to Play A Little Each Day! :)
Peace,
Diane

Lovely, Messy March!

It felt wonderful to turn the calendar over to MARCH!  Spring is surely on its way to us. All this snow has to melt soon.             Daylight Savings time Sunday too!  

Newfound Lake, NH  taken a week ago.  So much snow!!!


Busy Quilting and Playing:
My brother Sidney celebrated his 75th birthday on February 28th.  I mailed him a lap quilt I had finally finished for him.  He's an avid angler so for his quilt I transferred some of his fishing adventures to the center of each block.  He and his family lived in London for 12 years and he was happy to fish the waters of England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, Norway, Russia and more through the years.  Raised in New England he had his favorite fishing spots in the US too.  Errol, NH,  Newfound Lake, Merrymeeting, the Pemi River, Merrimack River etc.  My oldest brother, Dickie often fished along side him when they were youngsters and into adulthood.  Sadly Dickie has passed away  a few years ago and we all miss him dearly.  Sidney is a fly fishermen and usually catch and release.  Here are a few pictures of the quilt I made for him.

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Today I went to some thrift shops with my friend Kathleen.  We went searching for silk neckties to use in dyeing some silk scarves. I learned from a blog I follow that you can use the ties to transfer the dye from the ties on to the silk scarves!!  I bought a few ties and I'm anxious to give it a try.  You can see the process on the blog Bloom, Bake, Create with Lynda.  Thanks for the inspiration Lynda!

Play a Little Each Day :)

Peace,

Diane