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    Can I use these for cake decorating?
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    Yes, but only if you used food coloring. Dip-dyed roses are not recommended, because the dye may come off of the petals. Trim the stem down to a couple of inches/centimeters. If you want to, you can stick it into a bud vase before inserting it into the cake.
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    If I put white roses in black dye, will they be black?
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    Yes. The white flowers will absorb the black-dyed water and would turn out black.
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    Can I dye live roses that are still in potting soil and not cut flowers?
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    Of course. Just put some of the dye in the water you give the flowers every day.
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    Can I make rainbow roses?
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    Yes. Split into four sections and experiment with many colors. They can mix in the rose. If you cut the stem too many times, it will break too easily.
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    What is the result if I dye red roses black?
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    You will have faded areas of darker red, and you will have black areas. To get the black to show vividly, leave them in the dye water longer.
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    What color combinations make dark plum?
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    You can use red and blue, with more blue than red. If you use more blue, it will become a darker purple.
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    Is it okay if I use water colors to dye roses?
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    No. It won't work. You need food coloring.
  • Question
    Can I dye a rose with marker ink and water color?
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    No, it won't work.
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    Does it matter what food coloring I use when I dye my roses?
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    No, you can use any food dye you want.
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    What primary colors do I need to use to achieve black?
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    Try using yellow, red and blue paint, or simply blue and brown.
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    What is the lifespan of dyed roses?
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    They should last anywhere from a few days to a week.
  • Question
    Can I dye a white rose bush?
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    Short answer: no. There are lot of factors that can affect the colors of a rose bush, from the pH levels in the soil to the temperature of the environment. While these can cause a rose to change color, it's not really something you can control.
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    What happens if I do it for more than 24 hours?
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    The color will deepen.
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    What if I want to wear the rose - will the dye run onto my dress?
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    As long as you dry the flower properly, the dye will not run.
  • Question
    What do I do if my roses die after dying them?
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    Do it again or put hairspray on them and hang them upside down for 24 hours.
  • Question
    What happens to roses if you leave them in dye all day?
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    The color you wanted will be darker than if you put it for 4 hours. 4 hours results in pastel coloration, while one day will be darker than pastel.
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    Can I use watercolors instead of food coloring?
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    No, it won’t work. You can’t use watercolors. Just buy food coloring, it should be available at a local store.
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    What can I use to dye a rose black?
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    Use black food coloring. If you don’t have that, then try blue and brown or yellow red and blue food coloring.
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    How do I dye roses to have individually colored petals?
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    You could use the dip dyeing from method number three to dye the individual petals. Be very careful when dip dyeing the petals, for they may fall off.
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