Supplies Needed:
- undyed silk scarves (I got the 35″x 35″ size)
- Kool-Aid (1-3 packets per color–I used varying amounts for mine–on sale for 5 cents per pkg!)
- white, distilled vinegar
- large pot
- mixing bowls or other container to dye the scarves in
Dye Playsilks with Kool-Aid
Here’s how to dye playsilks with Kool-Aid.
1. Â Fill a large pot with water about halfway.
2. Â Add about 2 cups of vinegar.
3. Â Put the silks in the pot with the water and vinegar.
Let them soak for about 30 minutes.
4. Â Prepare the bowls or other container you’re planning to dye the scarves in.
- For pink, I used 3 packages of Pink Lemonade.
- For orange, I used 1 package of Orange and 1/2 package Lemonade.
- For green, 1 package Lemon-Lime with 1/2 package Lemonade.
- For blue, 2 packages Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade.
5. Â Heat water for the dye baths.
6. Â Add the vinegar.
7. Â Add silks to the dye bath.
8. Remove from dye bath.
9. Rinse.
10. Dry.
Enjoy your beautiful new playsilks!
**This post was originally published in August 2012.
Holly says
Hi! I’m hoping to do this today but I have a question! In the first step, do you keep the water and vinegar on the heat while the silks are soaking for the 30 minutes?
Joy Kincaid says
Sorry I’m just now seeing this, I’ve been away due to the holidays and illness. I believe I turned off the heat and just left it on the stovetop so that the water was still hot but not boiling. If you made them already, I hope they turned out well!
DavetteB says
The colors came out really beautiful! My son
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks! I love how vibrant the Kool-Aid makes them!
Katie says
This is a fun idea!! Will do this with my kiddos!
Joy Kincaid says
Enjoy! 🙂
Donna Reidland says
What a beautiful idea. I had never heard of playsilks.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Donna! We love them!
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Donna!
Ashley says
Very pretty! I featured you on Mom's Library as well!
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Ashley!
iGameMom says
Love those bright colors. Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library. I am featuring it on iGameMom http://igamemom.com/2013/08/07/fun-activities-with-colors-moms-library/
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks so much for featuring my post!
Anonymous says
Just purchased three from Dharma to dye for my 9 month old for Christmas. I don't know of he is to young for them but I'm excited about them. 🙂 I am going to attempt a tie dye, a ombre, and maybe just the pretty green you have here. Thanks for the tutorial. Also, thanks for the link to your supplier. It is crazy how many bloggers leave out that vital tidbit.
Joy Kincaid says
Great–I hope you have fun making them! Babies usually love play silks, since they love to play peek-a-boo and they're so colorful and soft. 🙂
Ellen says
My girls have silks and they adore playing with them. They have been blankets, royal clothing and everything in between. ♥
Joy Kincaid says
They're so fun, aren't they? I'd love to do some larger ones. 🙂
Nabila Grace says
I have been thinking about doing this! Thanks for the tutorial :o) I think my kids would love the process of creating the color silks! ;o)
Joy Kincaid says
I'm sure your kids would love it! 🙂
Jennifer says
Great idea~
I love the 'twirly' picture 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks, Jennifer!
Sandra J says
What a great idea. They are so pretty that it makes me want to wear them :0)
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks! My girls think they're fun to wear!