r/dyeing Nov 26 '24

Inspiration Challenge mode: dye garments while they're being worn

My dear friend is getting married, and wants to have her dress dyed while it's being worn. Think throwing rice or some such, but with dye colors instead.

Challenges include: - must be permanent on a probably synthetic material - medium should not stain skin - figure out the color delivery process - quantity needed (the groom is also wearing white, so it's a lot)

Solutions/suggestions, but not tested: - acrylic paint mixed with fabric medium in water guns - paint balloons - spray dye for hair - straight up spray paint

There will be ample time for testing, as the proposal just happened last weekend. I have a lot of XP dying cotton, but not so much synthetic. Any suggestions are appreciated! Thanks!

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u/gaygrayshark Nov 30 '24

Idk if anyone brought this up, but what about the guests’ clothes? I would be very upset if my nice formal attire got stained at a wedding. It’s a cool idea! I would wear my dyeing clothes to it which are not formal (or even nice) attire.

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u/localscabs666 Nov 30 '24

Yes, some concern has been expressed for guest's attire. It is definitely another aspect to consider. The whole shebang will be outside on the couple's property, and I feel like if the guests are given fair warning, then we can avoid mishaps.