Creepy Crawly Spider Web Bedsheets

Spider Web Bed Sheets

By Rit Dye

Supplies & Tools

·         Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye in Black

·         Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative

·         Cotton Bed Sheet 

·         Salt

·         Twine

·         Large Plastic Container or Stainless Steel Sink

·         Measuring Cup

·         Rubber Gloves

·         Plastic Wrap

·         Plastic Table Cover

·         Paper Towels 

Directions:

1. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.
2. Pinch the center portion of the clean bed sheet and hold it in the air, letting the 4 corners drop.
3. About ½” from the pinched center, tie a knot with the twine and then begin wrapping it around the bed sheet, down the entire length of the fabric.
4. Patterns will vary based on the spacing and wrapping of the twine. The tighter you wrap it, the more white space there will be.
5. Fill a plastic container or stainless-steel sink with three gallons of hot water. The water should ideally be 140ºF. If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath.
6. To enhance the colour, add one cup of salt.
7. Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.
8. Wearing rubber gloves, add a bottle of well-shaken Rit All-Purpose Dye in Black to the dyebath.
9. Wet the bed sheet until damp and then add it to the dyebath. For a high contrast pattern, keep the fabric in the dyebath for about 3 to 5 minutes to keep the wrapped part dye-free. For more colour and less white areas, leave the tablecloth in the dyebath for 10 to 20 minutes.
10. When desired saturation is achieved, remove wrapped fabric from the dyebath. Do not remove twine.
11. We strongly recommend using Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing. It enhances the colour, increases colour retention and prevents dye from bleeding into white areas. Follow package instructions.
12. Rinse in cool water until rinse water begins to run clear.
13. Carefully remove twine and unravel the bed sheet.
14. Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.

Skill level: Beginner       Approximate Craft Time: 1 hour