DIY Variegated Thread

by Diamonds_OnTheInside in Craft > Art

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DIY Variegated Thread

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Materials:

-Plain white embroidery thread

-Sharpies

-Rubbing alcohol

-Dropper

-Something to color on

-Iron and something to iron on

Prepare the Thread

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Grab your thread and remove the paper thingies. Place it on a plastic bag or something else to protect your work surface.

Color

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Color segments of it until you reach the end.

Add Alcohol

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Carefully drip rubbing alcohol on your thread so the colors blend and let it dry.

Heat Set

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Grab the iron and something to iron on (I use an old T-shirt). Place the thread on whatever you're ironing and iron. I leave it for about 5 minutes so the color is set. Flip it over and repeat on the other side. Then wind it on a bobbin and you're done! Enjoy! ;)