Dye Artificial Flowers Black

Decorating By Leahmaria7981 Updated 4 Apr 2007 , 8:27pm by cupcakegirl27

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Leahmaria7981 Posted 25 Mar 2007 , 6:31pm
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I have an event coming up that I need black flowers for. I can't find them anywhere so I decided I would dye them myself. I can't get them to be any darker than a medium grey. i have tried adding double the dye and even using half the water called for and still can't get a good black. Does anyone have any tips or ideas on this? It would be greatly appreciated...

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Doug Posted 25 Mar 2007 , 6:46pm
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black shoe polish (tho' that might have a sheen)

india ink (that'll turn anything black)

possibly even food coloring

tho' exposed to light, high tendency for black dies like this to fade.

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ShirleyW Posted 25 Mar 2007 , 6:47pm
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I would spray paint them with a matte black spray, stick them in straws or something so they aren't actually touching the surface of the cake.

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LanaC Posted 25 Mar 2007 , 6:59pm
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What color flower did you start with before you started coloring them? Try starting with a dark blue or a red first and see where it gets you.

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cupcakegirl27 Posted 4 Apr 2007 , 8:27pm
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Check out the birthday supply part of the store. There is usually alot of black by the over the hill 40th birthday stuff. Hobby Lobby has a great selection of fake flowers. Great price on the flowers.

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