Comments on: Hand-dyed Playsilks Tutorial http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/ Large Family Homeschooling Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:01:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Merrilee http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-90881 Merrilee Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:33:11 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-90881 I am having the same problem. I keep rinsing & rinsing the red and it will run clear. But then I go back a couple minutes later & rinse again & it is still pink! I am having the same problem. I keep rinsing & rinsing the red and it will run clear. But then I go back a couple minutes later & rinse again & it is still pink!

]]> By: Ashly http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-74218 Ashly Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:49:08 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-74218 Just did this today with my daughter. They turned out evenly colored and awesome!! I must say that I was never able to was the red until it ran clear. I don't think it is possible.. I was rinsing it for at least 30 minutes until I finally gave up. I think it will be okay though. Just did this today with my daughter. They turned out evenly colored and awesome!! I must say that I was never able to was the red until it ran clear. I don’t think it is possible.. I was rinsing it for at least 30 minutes until I finally gave up. I think it will be okay though.

]]> By: Lisa C http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-43570 Lisa C Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:50:26 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-43570 I spent almost $15 to buy my son ONE play silk for Christmas. I'm so going to do this! Thank you! I spent almost $15 to buy my son ONE play silk for Christmas. I’m so going to do this! Thank you!

]]> By: Marni http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-38483 Marni Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:09:03 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-38483 What a simple and great idea! I love it!! I will have to use it and link you! What would you do with a $75 gift card?  I have a <a href="http://ht.ly/3mFsL" rel="nofollow"> giveaway</a> on my blog right now for just that!   Come on over and enter!   What a simple and great idea! I love it!! I will have to use it and link you!

What would you do with a $75 gift card?  I have a  giveaway on my blog right now for just that!  

Come on over and enter!  

]]> By: Angie @ Many Little Blessings http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-38075 Angie @ Many Little Blessings Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:14:29 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-38075 Gorgeous play silks! I really love your tutorial. It makes me want to go dye some right now. ;) Gorgeous play silks! I really love your tutorial. It makes me want to go dye some right now. ;)

]]> By: Preschool, toddler, and baby gift guide: Play silks, the ultimate gift. : 365 Ways: Do Something New & Cool, Every Day http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-37766 Preschool, toddler, and baby gift guide: Play silks, the ultimate gift. : 365 Ways: Do Something New & Cool, Every Day Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:43:33 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-37766 [...] http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/ [...] [...] http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/ [...]

]]> By: JenK http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-29015 JenK Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:04:41 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-29015 Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I've been looking at play silks for my girls, but they're just so pricey. I made a few of these today with the plain white ones from Dharma Trading Company. They were SO easy, and they turned out beautifully! What a wonderful project! Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I’ve been looking at play silks for my girls, but they’re just so pricey. I made a few of these today with the plain white ones from Dharma Trading Company. They were SO easy, and they turned out beautifully! What a wonderful project!

]]> By: Amy http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-6734 Amy Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:54:27 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-6734 Which flavor of the KoolAid made the peachy pink color pictured? Which flavor of the KoolAid made the peachy pink color pictured?

]]> By: Jama http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-6374 Jama Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:11:12 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-6374 I decided to make some for Kathryn for Christmas. Thanks for sharing! I decided to make some for Kathryn for Christmas. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Tristan from the Crew http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-4214 Tristan from the Crew Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:11:38 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-4214 Just ordered some of these to try with my crew - I'll let you know how it goes! Just ordered some of these to try with my crew – I’ll let you know how it goes!

]]> By: Suzanne http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-3897 Suzanne Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:59:37 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-3897 These look really neat. I had never heard of these. My kids use their baby blankets--swaddling blankets that I made them that are about 35x35", for all of these uses as well as little picnic blankets and table cloths, but it looks like the silks would store in an even smaller place than our double layer flannel blankies. Thanks for sharing such a great idea! These look really neat. I had never heard of these. My kids use their baby blankets–swaddling blankets that I made them that are about 35×35″, for all of these uses as well as little picnic blankets and table cloths, but it looks like the silks would store in an even smaller place than our double layer flannel blankies. Thanks for sharing such a great idea!

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-3691 Raising Olives Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:51:04 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-3691 Kristy, Yes, these should be washable. I hand wash ours, although you could probably put them in the washer on a delicate setting. As far as the fabric bleeding, when you rinse out the silks in cold water you are supposed to rinse until the water runs clear. If you do that then the colors shouldn't bleed. Red (cherry) takes a very long time for the water to run clear, so those may still bleed a bit in the wash. If you do rinse those red ones until it runs clear then you should not have any problems, but I would hand wash one first to double check. Kristy,

Yes, these should be washable. I hand wash ours, although you could probably put them in the washer on a delicate setting. As far as the fabric bleeding, when you rinse out the silks in cold water you are supposed to rinse until the water runs clear. If you do that then the colors shouldn’t bleed. Red (cherry) takes a very long time for the water to run clear, so those may still bleed a bit in the wash. If you do rinse those red ones until it runs clear then you should not have any problems, but I would hand wash one first to double check.

]]> By: Kristy http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-3536 Kristy Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:15:31 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-3536 I'm wondering if these are washable? Do I have to worry about the fabric bleeding if I throw them in the washer? I’m wondering if these are washable? Do I have to worry about the fabric bleeding if I throw them in the washer?

]]> By: Angela http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-3513 Angela Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:58:48 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-3513 Thank you, I will try this. I just ordered some silk from the Dharma Trading Co. Thank you, I will try this. I just ordered some silk from the Dharma Trading Co.

]]> By: Shelly http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-3493 Shelly Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:50:50 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-3493 How neat. Katelyn loves to worship with banners and things like this. I wanted to get her a silk to use, but they are expensive....what a neat idea to make our own. Never thought about that... Thanks. How neat. Katelyn loves to worship with banners and things like this. I wanted to get her a silk to use, but they are expensive….what a neat idea to make our own. Never thought about that… Thanks.

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-2578 Raising Olives Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:18:03 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-2578 Alison, Yes, they keep their color fine. The acid in the Kool Aid sets the dye nicely. Alison,
Yes, they keep their color fine. The acid in the Kool Aid sets the dye nicely.

]]> By: Alison http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-2575 Alison Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:35:05 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-2575 I was wondering if the playsilks keep their color when they are washed. Thanks! I was wondering if the playsilks keep their color when they are washed. Thanks!

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-2512 Raising Olives Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:08:03 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-2512 April E. These were Christmas gifts last year and yes, they take up much less space! April E.

These were Christmas gifts last year and yes, they take up much less space!

]]> By: April E. http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-2453 April E. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:43:15 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-2453 I see a Christmas gift idea here, and it would take less space than the poor quality dress-up clothes we already own. (posting on an old post, I know.) I see a Christmas gift idea here, and it would take less space than the poor quality dress-up clothes we already own. (posting on an old post, I know.)

]]> By: Raising Olives http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-1552 Raising Olives Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:38:19 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-1552 LongTribe, We have 4 veils, 12 scarves and 4-6 smaller silks to use as hand cuffs, belts and hair accessories. My wish list includes more veils and some more of the smaller size silks. Our children still supplement with traditional dress-ups so one scarf per child works, but our linen closet still gets raided occasionally. Hence the desire for more of the veils. :) If money were not an option, I would have 3 scarves and 2 veils per child in addition to a nice array of smaller sizes. See how they use what you ordered and then please let us know your recommendations. I would love to hear what others have to say about amounts and unique uses! Blessings, Kimberly LongTribe,

We have 4 veils, 12 scarves and 4-6 smaller silks to use as hand cuffs, belts and hair accessories.

My wish list includes more veils and some more of the smaller size silks. Our children still supplement with traditional dress-ups so one scarf per child works, but our linen closet still gets raided occasionally. Hence the desire for more of the veils. :)

If money were not an option, I would have 3 scarves and 2 veils per child in addition to a nice array of smaller sizes.

See how they use what you ordered and then please let us know your recommendations. I would love to hear what others have to say about amounts and unique uses!

Blessings,
Kimberly

]]> By: LongTribe http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-1548 LongTribe Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:33:19 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-1548 I *love* this idea, and I know my crew of 7 will enjoy the dyeing process when the scarves and veil that I just ordered arrive [although I don't think that the 1 yo will be participating as much as she might like! ;)] But I do have a question; how many scarves and veils do you have for your crew? I ordered 8 scarves (one per child with an extra) and 2 veils, but wondered what you had, since you said that these had replaced all the sheets and blankets they used to use. I *love* this idea, and I know my crew of 7 will enjoy the dyeing process when the scarves and veil that I just ordered arrive [although I don't think that the 1 yo will be participating as much as she might like! ;) ] But I do have a question; how many scarves and veils do you have for your crew? I ordered 8 scarves (one per child with an extra) and 2 veils, but wondered what you had, since you said that these had replaced all the sheets and blankets they used to use.

]]> By: Mama Bear http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-1241 Mama Bear Sat, 30 May 2009 05:29:28 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-1241 I just received my silks in the mail today. The kids and I can't wait to do this project! I had bought silk in the past at the fabric store to do some silk painting. I was in a dilemma though with how to finish the edges. It is great to see you can purchase hemmed pieces of silk to do crafts with, and at a good price! Thanks. I'll post some pictures on my blog when we're done. I just received my silks in the mail today. The kids and I can’t wait to do this project! I had bought silk in the past at the fabric store to do some silk painting. I was in a dilemma though with how to finish the edges. It is great to see you can purchase hemmed pieces of silk to do crafts with, and at a good price! Thanks. I’ll post some pictures on my blog when we’re done.

]]> By: Roan http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-1220 Roan Thu, 28 May 2009 04:39:51 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-1220 I had no idea these things even existed! What a wonderful idea! I plan to buy some ASAP and let my children dye them! Thank you so much for the detailed instructions, the photos, and the link for purchasing the playsilks. Joyfully, Roan I had no idea these things even existed! What a wonderful idea! I plan to buy some ASAP and let my children dye them! Thank you so much for the detailed instructions, the photos, and the link for purchasing the playsilks.
Joyfully,
Roan

]]> By: Courtney http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-1219 Courtney Wed, 27 May 2009 19:58:36 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-1219 i love this and have never even heard of it! i love this and have never even heard of it!

]]> By: Nikki http://raisingolives.com/2009/05/make-your-own-playsilks/comment-page-1/#comment-1202 Nikki Wed, 27 May 2009 11:49:55 +0000 http://raisingolives.com/?p=1882#comment-1202 My daughter would love these playsilks, but I have never seen them before. What a great idea! Thanks for dropping by my blog. My daughter would love these playsilks, but I have never seen them before. What a great idea! Thanks for dropping by my blog.

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