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QuestionCan I dye old lace?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIf the old lace is strong, not fraying and in excellent condition, then it may be okay to dye it; indeed old lace is often yellowed or discolored and this can be a good way to improve its appearance. If it shows any signs of aging and fragility though, it would be best not to dye it. Also take into consideration the value of the lace; dyeing may reduce its value as part of a collection or for vintage sales.
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QuestionCan I dye lace with tea?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, you can dye some types of lace using tea––cotton and silk laces, and many synthetic laces can be dyed with tea. For help with dyeing fabric using tea, see How to Dye Fabric with Tea .
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QuestionHow can you tell what lace is made of?Community AnswerRead the tag on the garment carefully to determine what the lace is made of. Dye works best on natural, rather than synthetic, fabrics.
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QuestionCan tulle be dyed with food coloring?Community AnswerNo. But it can easily be dyed with fabric dye that you can most likely find at your local craft store.
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QuestionHi if my lace is dark like brown or close to black and I want to dye it to white or tan will this same method work? Lightening instead of darkening basically?Community AnswerNo, you won't be able to dye dark fabrics a light color. You'll need to bleach the item instead.
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