would i be able to dye a gray shirt black or would it turn out wierd?
i have i light gray cotton t shirt that i want black. could i just go to a craft store and buy black fabric dye? would it turn out strangely? what about a light green shirt because i would like to do that as well. i just don’t know if you can only dye white shirts or not. thank you!
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it should be fine
The question is impossible to answer without knowing what kind of fabric the t shirt is made of. It it’s 100% cotton, it should be fine, just be sure to follow the instructions on the package of dye.
A cotton shirt should dye very well to black and you can do it in your wash machine. Just follow the instructions on the fabric dye. Rit brand dye instructions recommend using extra dye for dark colors, so buy extra for black. You may need to add salt as per the directions. It is also a good idea to add a tablespoon of mild laundry detergent. If the shirt is new, wash it without softener before starting the dying process. During the dye process, make sure to agitate the shirt the entire time it is in the dye bath to make sure the color comes out evenly.
Some Cautionary Tips: The thread will probably not “take” the dye, so it may look lighter than the rest of the shirt. This may look okay, or it may look weird.
Also, your washer will have dye all over the inside after wards. To clean it, wash an extra large load of dark towels on the hottest setting.
If you are using powdered dye, make sure that _all_ of the powder is dissolved before adding your shirt.
Wet your shirt before adding to the dye bath.
Pour your dye carefully and splash as little as possible.
Wear old clothes or an apron when you do dyeing.
Wear rubber gloves.
Remember that items will dry lighter than they look when they are wet.