Coffee, not just a pick-me-up.

[Kitsaria]

So, as I stated in my post in the "newest projects" thread I'm trying out over-dyeing some cotton yarn hats with coffee. x3 I'm hoping they keep the nice dark caramel color they have now.

Hey look at that.... pictures! XD

Supplies
Go Power!
numnumnum coffee.
time to hang out in the hot tub.

I'll take more photos after the hour of soak time is up. x3

 

[knitting_needle_ninja]

Looks fun. ^^ Do you use anything to set the color to keep it from running?

I don't even like coffee, but your drink looks really yummy. ^^  

[Kitsaria]

Nina
This is my first go. so I'm running them through the dryer on high to set the "stain". I did rinse them with plain 'ole water until the water ran clear through them. I'll let you know how that works. 3nodding

It was very good. xd

 

[Lee Kushrenada]

I've been wanting to try coffee dyeing for a wile now, but I have yet to dye anything.  

[knitting_needle_ninja]

I don't know much about dying, but if it does happen to run, try a vinegar bath.  

[Silver Mist]

It looks really neat. I'd love to see some "after" shots when its all said and done. ^^  

[Kitsaria]

Picture time! These are post-dye, pre-dryer
Yes it's upside down, and yes, I am a Longhorns fan, it's why I took it upside down, so the logo would be right side up. XD *makes longhorns hand sign* Hook 'Em Horns! XD Closeup. Are those mushrooms? More to come once they make a run in the dryer and have test run in the wash for colorfastness.

 

[kochi~mochi]

Very nice! Coffee dyes come out so pretty....  

[xFairytale]

♥-♥-♥
&& IF THERE IS NO LIGHT TO SPARE
I SHALL LOVE HIM AT THE SPEED OF DARK


hehhehheh. xd
oddly,
the numnumnum coffee. picture looks kinda of like weiiird teriyaki ramen.
doesn't it? O-o;

 

[kochi~mochi]

It does... looks yummy  

[Kitsaria]

Azure
Thank you. I'm really happy with how they came out, despite the acrylic not taking the dye. xd

Kochi
Thanks! Not only does it look nice, they still smell like coffee. Which is a total plus for me. I love the smell of coffee. xd

Fairytale
It does look like ramen! xd *highly amused* Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "yarn ramen". xd

Kochi (again)
rofl 3nodding