Comments on: “Tie Dyed” Christmas Ornaments with Sharpies and Rubbing Alcohol

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 19:42:00 +0000

Has anyone tried this with Yupo paper?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 22:24:52 +0000

In reply to colei. They might, as long as they're alcohol-based, and not water-based.

By: colei

colei — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 04:52:13 +0000

Does other permanent mrkers wprk just the same?….eg. .Bic permanent markers.. there all I have

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:28:31 +0000

In reply to Melissa shepard. We cut our shapes out of plastic containers, Melissa, and then coloured them. The instructions are all in the post if you're interested in doing this.

By: Melissa shepard

Melissa shepard — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:21:20 +0000

Where did you get your paper?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 05:14:07 +0000

In reply to Cathy. Yes, I would think CVS would have it, Cathy. Most pharmacies carry it. Walmart even carries it in their pharmaceutical aisle.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:15:46 +0000

Where do you buy 99% alcohol? I have 70%. Can I buy this at a store Ike CVS???

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 05:15:01 +0000

In reply to Noel Busby. Only a minute or so. The alcohol evaporates quickly.

By: Noel Busby

Noel Busby — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 02:29:10 +0000

How long do they take to dry?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 03:19:27 +0000

In reply to Sarah m.

Yes! You have to set the ink with the heat of an iron. Here’s a tutorial, Sarah: http://www.marthastewart.com/892787/sharpie-tie-dye-t-shirt

By: Sarah m

Sarah m — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 12:59:01 +0000

Have you tried this on fabric? Or, would it just wash out?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 03:07:11 +0000

In reply to Jenn. It might, Jenn. I really can't say for sure, as I've never used one.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 01:46:25 +0000

Do you think using a pouch laminator would work, or would the heat do funny things to it? Seems like it would be more durable in the long run.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 04:16:50 +0000

Clinton Kelly, who is on The Chew, used this same process to make coasters. He used ceramic tiles instead of the plastic. They came out beautifully.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 01:37:44 +0000

In reply to Melissa Chatten. I would imagine you could, Melissa!

By: Melissa Chatten

Melissa Chatten — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 19:16:05 +0000

I’m just wondering if you could use the cheap, thin, plastic cutting boards you can get at the dollar store?

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:51:08 +0000

In reply to Brenna. No, once it's dry, any new ink will not smudge, as long as you don't add more alcohol. You'd want to varnish to protect the black from scratching off though, and that could cause it to run so I'd go with a very, very light spritz of varnish.

By: Brenna

Brenna — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:11:08 +0000

If you write on them with a black sharpie after it’s completely dry will that ink get smudged?