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J-E-L-L-O, I may be crazy - for dying phone cords

Started by MagicMo, June 12, 2013, 11:03:02 PM

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MagicMo

I got this crazy idea to use jello to dye my faded pink cord. This is my first try and I got decent results. I will change a few things next go around.
I didn't take my time, I just winged it and added some cake frosting dye to the mixture. I think I made it too pink, I will try and perfect it. It's stained for good, I tried to lighten it up a bit and it is not coming off!
Just sharing,
Mo
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MagicMo

I bet the berry blue raspberry would work for turquoise!
Now I'm hungry.  ;D
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LarryInMichigan


MagicMo

Quote from: LarryInMichigan on June 12, 2013, 11:08:19 PM
How does it taste :D?

Larry

Very refreshing with a hint of Raspberry and old phone.
LOL 
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MagicMo

I saw how Dan/Panther dyed his pink cord beautifully. I wanted to try doing it "naturally" without chemicals, although jello might very well be a chemical. lol
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LarryInMichigan


WesternElectricBen

You could just wrap it in pink duck tape and call it good..

Hahaha..

MagicMo

Quote from: WesternElectricBen on June 12, 2013, 11:54:20 PM
You could just wrap it in pink duck tape and call it good..

Hahaha..


I seriously don't need any other bright ideas! lol
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twocvbloke

If it dyes plastic that easily, just think of what colour it turns your insides when you eat it!!! :D

MagicMo

Quote from: LarryInMichigan on June 12, 2013, 11:30:55 PM
Peroxide might bleach the color.

Larry

Good idea. I'm going to try that today. I'll update you tomorrow.
Thanks,
Mo
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Dennis Markham

I have heard collectors mention Rit dye for changing the colors of cords.  I've never tried it.

Doug Rose

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AE40FAN

Who knew!  So the JELLO worked at dying the cord and it is not rubbing off on your hands?   

MagicMo

Quote from: AE40FAN on June 13, 2013, 11:21:38 PM
Who knew!  So the JELLO worked at dying the cord and it is not rubbing off on your hands?   

Yes, it's dyed for good unless I use the peroxide (as Larry suggested) to lighten it. I think I went too pink. Tomorrow I may try kool aid!
Mo
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