How to Dye Photos

Modern photographs are simply treasured scrapbook keepsakes for many people. For others, photographs are an art form, unique images meant to be hung and admired. Indeed, whether you are a novice or an expert, photography is a hobby that allows for great creative flexibility. There are innumerable subjects to be captured, and different sizes, shapes and finishes allow you to make each completed print one-of-a-kind. If you are looking for a natural way to add vintage flair to your photographs, tea dying the light-colored backgrounds and highlights of the images can give them an aged, timeless look.

Instructions

Scan original photographs into your computer; never dye original photographs just in case something goes awry. Print out the photographs using high-quality matte or semi-matte paper. Do not use any other paper finish, as the tea will not adhere to the paper, and the paper color will not change.

Brew a pot of strong black tea. Use five to ten teabags, depending on how dark you wish the color to be. Experiment with pieces of blank paper to find the perfect shade.

Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Lay the first photograph in the bottom of a shallow dish large enough to hold the picture without bending any of the edges, such as a casserole dish. Cover the photograph with the tea.

Let the picture sit under the tea for one minute as you gently rock the dish back and forth to keep the tea moving. It is very important to use heavy paper and not standard printer paper, as regular paper will not stand up to exposure to liquid. Lift the image out with your fingers and dunk it in and out of the tea for four to five minutes until you are pleased with the color.

Hang the picture on a clothesline to dry completely. Clip the photograph at the very edge to avoid marring the image. If you do not have a clothesline, stretch twine across a room with an easy-to-clean floor and secure both ends to create a place for hanging your pictures.

Frame your tea-dyed photographs once they are dry. Select neutral-colored frames and mats to highlight the antique feel of the images. Hang or store your pictures out of direct sunlight.

tie dye tutorial: the official, hhr how-to guide to tie dye ...
happyhippierose.com/2011/03/30/tie-dye-tutorial-the-official-hhr...
THE HAPPY HIPPIE ROSE TIE DYE TUTORIAL! Yes, the much anticipated post is here. My how-to tie dye guide. Im so flattered by the requests for such a post, and of ...
How to Dye Noodles--the Crafting and Edible Version!!!
www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Dye-Dry-Noodles
Dyeing dry noodles for art collages, stringing awesome necklaces, or sorting by color is a breeze! Go back to kindergarten with this easy project. *N...
How to Tie-Dye: The Easy Way Fashion Design
fashion-design.wonderhowto.com/how-to/tie-dye-easy-way-0145882
Hello there, hippies! In this article, I will show you the simple process that I and my friends use to create our own tie-dyed clothing with a minimum of time and ...
How to tie dye an old white shirt!
www.instructables.com/id/How-to-tie-dye-an-old-white-shirt-or-a...
The shirts that work best are 100% cotton, although you can use 50% cotton/50% polyester (although the results will not be so vibrant. I once tried to dye a 100% ...
How to Tie Dye Shirt Designs : Double Spiral Pattern for Tie Dye ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLx7Lu9tkv4
Learn how to make a double spiral pattern or design on a tie dye t-shirt in this free instructional video clip. Expert: Alvaro Fernandez Bio: Alvaro ...
How to Dye Your Bleached Hair Back to Natural Style and Error
styleanderror.org/hair/how-to-dye-your-bleached-hair
After spending the summer with bleached hair, I got tired of the (painful) maintenance and was ready to go back to my natural light brown. My hair stylist told me not ...
Learn How To Tie Dye
howtotiedye.net
Learn How To Tie Dye by following our easy instructions with photos and videos.
How To: Dip Dye/Ombre Hair Two Colors - YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy5X-7bwCv8
I saw a lot of pictures on Tumblr of this ombre hair and decided to go ahead and Dip Dye my own. I looked up tutorials on YouTube, but I couldn't find any ...
How to Make homemade fabric dye Fashion Design
fashion-design.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-homemade-fabric-dye-160175
This video shows you how to make fabric dye using ingredients you can find in your kitchen. Perfect for an arts and crafts project or a handmade fashion statement!
Learn How To Tie Dye Videos
www.phatdyes.com
Learn How to Tie Dye up to 17 amazing patterns including basic through very advanced by watching exactly how to make incredible tie dye apparel.