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Coffee Dye Fabric - Before and After

Old 08-26-2011, 12:20 PM
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Not much of a tute, but I wanted this white fabric to be beige so I poured hot coffee into a bowl and soaked it for about a half hour.

I like it better than the tea dye method, I think it lasts longer (through washing) and stains darker.

Plus I love the coffee smell!!! :)

Coffee Dyed, Before and After
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Old 08-26-2011, 12:21 PM
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Very clever ;-). Thank you for sharing that hint.
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Old 08-26-2011, 12:26 PM
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nice look:)
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Old 08-26-2011, 12:27 PM
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great idea, thanks for sharing
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Old 08-26-2011, 12:32 PM
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Thanks for the idea. Looks good! Will try it. Tea dying took 3 or 4 times & then just looked dingy :(
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Old 08-26-2011, 12:33 PM
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And maybe it was just this particular fabric, but it looks great! I kept if fully submerged and used HOT coffee.

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Thanks for the idea. Looks good! Will try it. Tea dying took 3 or 4 times & then just looked dingy :(
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Old 08-26-2011, 12:38 PM
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I always use coffee, I save what is left on the pot in the am for a few days when I know I am going to dye something.
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Great idea. Thanks for sharing. WIll try it soon.
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I will try this also, thanks for the info.
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Thanks for the tint hint!!!!
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