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    How long does it stay in the salt water?
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    Let it soak in the salt water for 10 minutes, then rinse it out.
  • Question
    Is there a substitute for vinegar?
    Community Answer
    You can use lemon juice to make the mixture stronger. It works better, actually.
  • Question
    Can I tie dye a plain white bandana?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. Simply follow the tie dye procedure.
  • Question
    Can I use any thing other than white vinegar?
    Sahara
    Community Answer
    You can use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar, it works the same way.
  • Question
    Can I tie-dye a plain white scarf?
    Cherryowl
    Community Answer
    Yes, just follow the tie dye procedure and check the fabric so you know how to set the dye.
  • Question
    I am dyeing a hat. Will it still work ?
    Cherryowl
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    As long as the cap's/hat's material can absorb the food colouring, then it will work.
  • Question
    Can you dye cotton in this way?
    Cherryowl
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. However, it may fade over time as food colouring isn't permanent like clothing dye.
  • Question
    Will it work the same even if I do not put the food coloring in the 1/2 cup of water?
    Cherryowl
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    The water dilutes the food colouring, so the colour is less dark. If you just use food colouring, then it may come out as a very dark colour. However, it would still work.
  • Question
    Will the food colouring come off onto my body while I wear it? Will it run if I'm wearing it in the rain?
    Cherryowl
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    Putting the clothing into the dryer and washing it out will get the food colouring set, so no it would not come off onto your body.
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