Dying with tea, coffee or cocoa
Raising the Sepia Tone
- of whats underneath : the contents of your drawers
An Aid to the Steampunk Ladies [or gents] seeking a more desirable tint for their delicates
au natural , skin tone , linen , military drab, flesh tone
Whether converting chaste white chemise & lingerie or reconditioning a weathered uniform, this natural time honoured method is simple and money saving
Ensure garment is clean
Fill large pot with water
Add tea [coffee,cocoa ]
Bring water to boil
Add 2 tbl sp salt and 1/4 cup white vinegar as a fixative
Turn off heat
Immerse garment and leave at least 1 hour [ longer the time , stronger the tint]
Thoroughly rinse garment , & leave to dry naturally
For larger articles, pants , jackets, cloth etc
Fill bath tub with hot water.
Add 1/2 cup salt , 1 cup white vinegar
**Woolen & Silk articles should only ever be treated in luke warm water.
Synthetic fabrics will only take on a lighter hue
Parts of garment in made in other fabrics will vary in tone
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