Dying drapery tieback tassels!
by Ellie
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Has anyone dyed tie back tassels? The ones I want to dye are very thick and I don't know the fabric content. If anyone has any advice I'd appreciate it.
5 answers
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Your answer lies with the fiber type of your tassels, absolutely. You can clip one of the inner strands (add a drop of glue if it looks like the end will fray) and either test different dyes or google how to find out what the fibre is. If your tassels have a slinky sort of drape and feel, it is very possible they are polyester, in which case dying is not an option as no dye will take. You can also go to one of those guys who dye shoes to match your dress (if they still exist), and they will tell you if they are dyeable by determining the fiber. My other advice: contact dharma trading compamy on the internet, and ask them what to do. They sell extensive dyes, fibres that are dyable, and offer help on dyeing.
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Duv310660
on Jul 22, 2015
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I don't have all the answers for you but just a few suggestions. I would only consider dying them if you intend to go for a darker colour. If you do go ahead I would place the dye in a bucket and then put a rod across the top of the bucket and then suspend the tassels (put the rod through the centre of the tassels) into the dying liquid. You could also set up the bucket handle to assist in holding the tassel in position.
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Valerie
on Jul 23, 2015
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be sure to use plastic gloves or you will dye more than the tassels. lolol Once you dye them let them air dry first. Then when dry put them in a cloth type bag and place in your dryer for a few minutes this will fluff them back up and set the dye. Just don't throw them in the dryer without placing them in a bag first. or they will end up fuzz. lol
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Brenda Coleman
on Jul 26, 2015
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I would think that the tassles are made of either 100% polyester or a mixture of poly/cotton. In either case you will need a dye that can adhere to polyester. Regular fabric dyes will not take to poly. Check your local JoAnns or other craft store for a polyester dye.
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Andrea Briscoe McGinley
on Mar 24, 2016
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Thank You Andrea, I have not done this yet. Still trying t get up my nerve, I think.
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Ellie
on Mar 24, 2016
Duv310660
on Jul 22, 2015
Valerie
on Jul 23, 2015
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