I like to use at least two different colors. Or two blues, etc...Then I pat them down with my fingers. You could use a inking tool to keep your hands cleaner...Rinse in hot water after you get the colors you like. Repeat inking if you don't like what you see.
Or you can press them on a paper towel with a iron until dry. Still be wary of them bleeding. I would wash them at least another time. I'll wind them on cardboard and add to my gift stash.
Or you can kill, waste all dayprint out some fancy bobbins and wind your special dyed threads on it. Happy Stitching, Kathy
Looks positively messy ~ which I am sure is why it looks so fun!! Beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is, but fun...I forgot to say the distress inks are alcohol based.
DeleteLooks like a lovely idea, I'm not so sure I would be brave to try it...
ReplyDeleteThe result looks great. And these bobbins are fantastic.
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