Felted Pet Hair Beads

Step 6 Dyeing the beads

I prefer the natural colour of the beads, but I wanted to show how you can take this a step further and dye them. Obviously if you a have a dark coloured pet, there is no point in trying to dye it, but if it is whitish or if it is like my cat it sheds only white hair, you can do this.

• For the amount of beads that I had, I used a 6oz microwave safe dish and added ~1/2 teaspoon of Kool-Aid and filled it ~1/3 full (2oz) with boiling water. Stir until dissolved.
• Use one bead first to test the colour. Throw the bead into the Kool-Aid, press it down so that it is immersed.
• Microwave on high for 1 minute (you may need to adjust the time if you are using a larger quantity).
• Scoop the bead out of the Kool-Aid with a spoon, place in a sieve and rinse under the tap with cold water.
• If you are happy with the colour, dye the rest.
• Put them on a paper towel and place in a warm spot to dry.

Comments

[NaturalCrafter]

Thanks for sharing all those options. I was wondering when you put the hole in the middle of the bead. After dying but before they are dry?

[ChrysN]

I usually add the hole after it has dried.